

This volume will be checked the next time the system restarts. Would you like to schedule this volume to beĬhecked the next time the system restarts? (Y/N) Y C:\WINDOWS\system32>chkdsk /FĬhkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another When you're prompted to schedule a check the next time the system restarts, type Y. Right-click Command Prompt and then select Run as administrator. To check and repair errors on the system drive: The system drive is the drive that contains the system partition. Unplug nonessential external hardware devices from the computer, such as:įor more information about disconnecting external devices, see Safely remove hardware in Windows 10 Repair the system drive If the computer is portable and it's currently in a docking station, undock the computer. Verify at least 16 GB of free space is available to upgrade a 32-bit OS, or 20 GB for a 64-bit OS.Ensure that "Download and install updates (recommended)" is accepted at the start of the upgrade process.Temporarily uninstall non-Microsoft antivirus software.Update Windows so that all available recommended updates are installed, and ensure the computer is rebooted if it is necessary to complete installation of an update.Attempt to restore and repair system files.Check the system drive for errors and attempt repairs.

Remove nonessential external hardware, such as docks and USB devices.Double-click the tool in the folder and wait until it finishes running (it might take a few minutes), then double-click the SetupDiagResults.log file and open it using Notepad to see the results of the analysis. By default when you click Save, the tool is saved in your Downloads folder. However, you can now just download and then double-click the tool to run it. The topic is more advanced (300 level) because several advanced options are available for using the tool. For more information and to download this tool, see SetupDiag. You might also wish to try a new tool available from Microsoft that helps to diagnose many Windows upgrade errors.
