Installation and Upgrade Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade

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This tutorial will show you how to do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything.

If you need to repair or create a new recovery partition or having problems with the Windows 11 operating system on your PC, and the usual solutions will not fix it, you can do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything.

You will keep all accounts, apps, files, settings, and personal data.

You must be signed in as an administrator to perform a repair install of Windows 11.

You will only be able to perform a repair install of Windows 11 from within Windows 11. You will not be able to perform a repair install at boot or in Safe Mode.

You will need at least 20 GB of free space on the Windows drive to perform an in-place upgrade.


When you perform a repair install (in-place upgrade), the previous version of Windows in the Windows.old folder (up to 10 days after upgrade) will automatically get replaced by the current Windows. It is recommended to create a system image first if you would like to be able to go back to current previous Windows before it gets replaced.


To perform a repair install on a system that doesn't meet Windows 11 system requirements, you will need to download and merge the REG file below or perform option three here first, then do the steps in an option in this tutorial below.

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  • Option One: Repair Install Windows 11 using Windows Update
  • Option Two: Repair Install Windows 11 using ISO or USB Installation Media


EXAMPLE: How to perform a Windows 11 In-place upgrade | Microsoft





Option One

Repair Install Windows 11 using Windows Update


This will download and install a repair version of the OS. This operation reinstalls the OS that you have and will not remove any files, settings, or apps.


Fix issues by reinstalling the current version of Windows | Microsoft Support

Learn how to reinstall Windows using Windows Update.
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1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Recovery on the right side. (see screenshot below)


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3 Click/tap on the Reinstall now button for "Fix problems using Windows Update". (see screenshot below)

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4 Click/tap on OK to confirm. (see screenshot below)

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5 Windows Update will now open and automatically start downloading and installing the repair version of your Windows 11. (see screenshot below)

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6 When Windows Update has finished, click/tap on Restart now when prompted to perform the repair install. (see screenshot below)

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7 When the repair install of Windows 11 has finished, you can dismiss the lock screen and sign in to Windows 11. (see screenshots below)

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8 You will now be on your desktop in Windows 11. (see screenshot below)

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Option Two

Repair Install Windows 11 using ISO or USB Installation Media


1 Disable or uninstall any 3rd party AV or security program you have installed first to prevent it from interfering with the repair install of Windows 11. You can enable or reinstall it again after Windows 11 has finished installing.

It may be required to use the removal tool from the AV program developer to fully remove it.


2 If the Windows drive is encrypted by BitLocker or Device Encryption, then you will need to either suspend or turn off Device Encryption or BitLocker for the Windows drive before doing a repair install. Once installation has finished, you can resume or turn on BitLocker or Device Encryption again.

If a device doesn't initially qualify for device encryption, but then a change is made that causes the device to qualify (for example, by turning on Secure Boot), device encryption enables BitLocker automatically as soon as it detects it.


3 Do the step below depending on how you want to install Windows 11.
  • step 4: To Repair Install Windows 11 with an ISO file
  • step 5: To Repair Install Windows 11 with USB Installation Media

The Windows 11 installation media (ISO or USB) must be the same edition, same version, and same or higher build as the currently installed Windows 11.

The Windows 11 installation media (ISO or USB) must be for the same language as your currently installed Windows 11.


4 To Repair Install Windows 11 with an ISO file

A) If you have not already, you will need to download a Windows 11 ISO file.​

B) Mount the ISO file, and go to step 6 below.​

5 To Repair Install Windows 11 with USB Installation Media

This does not have to be a bootable USB.


A) Connect and open the Windows 11 USB, and go to step 6 below. (see screenshot below)​

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6 Run the setup.exe file to start Windows 11 Setup. (see screenshot below)

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7 If prompted by UAC, click/tap on Yes. (see screenshot below)

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8 Windows 11 Setup will now start preparing. (see screenshot below)

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9 Click/tap on the Change how Setup downloads updates link. (see screenshot below)

You can check or uncheck (default) I want to help make the installation better depending on what you want. This will send setup info to Microsoft to help improve.


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10 Select (dot) Not right now for "Get updates, drivers and optional features". (see screenshot below)

Choosing to "download updates, drivers and optional features" will only add unnecessary overhead during the repair install, and could cause the repair install to stall if there was an issue.

You can check for updates via Windows Update after the repair install has finished to avoid this.


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11 Windows 11 Setup will now start getting things ready. (see screenshots below)

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12 Click/tap on Accept for the license terms. (see screenshot below)

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13 Windows 11 Setup will now check to make sure you're ready to install and have enough space. (see screenshots below)

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14 Click/tap on the Change what to keep link. (see left screenshot below)

After doing step 15, click/tap on Install when ready to start the repair install of Windows 11. (see right screenshot below)


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15 Select (dot) Keep personal files and apps, and click/tap on Next. (see left screenshot below)

If you only have Nothing available to select, then the installation media is not the same version or language as what you currently have installed.

When you click/tap on Next, you will go back to step 13. When you get to step 14 again, click/tap on Install when ready to start the repair install of Windows 11. (see right screenshot below)


If wanted, you can close the Windows 11 Setup window at this point to safely cancel the repair install before it starts. It will be too late after this step.


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16 Windows 11 Setup will now start the repair install of Windows 11. (see screenshot below)

Your PC will restart several times. This might take a while.


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17 When the repair install of Windows 11 has finished, you can dismiss the lock screen and sign in to Windows 11. (see screenshots below)

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18 You will now be on your desktop in Windows 11. (see screenshot below)

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That's it,
Shawn Brink


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I am attempting to download Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft.
My current language stated in "Time and language" is English (United Kingdom).
In order to download I must select a language.
The only English options are English (United States) and English International.
So do I choose English International?
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@WXC is correct. There are only minor differences in the two versions, such as Everyone is Y'all and biscuits are crackers. Or is it cookies................ ;-):giggle:
 

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f14tomcat said:
@WXC is correct. There are only minor differences in the two versions, such as Everyone is Y'all and biscuits are crackers. Or is it cookies................ ;-):giggle:
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:lmao: actually in the UK we can call both 'biscuits'. Your cookies are our sweet biscuits, and crackers are the savoury biscuits.

More relevant is that in the 'English International' build the Personalization settings are 'Personalisation' and the 'Movies & TV' app is called 'Films & TV'. ;)
 

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@WXC is correct. There are only minor differences in the two versions, such as Everyone is Y'all and biscuits are crackers. Or is it cookies................ ;-):giggle:
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LOL :-)

But seriously, here are the differences in the File Explorer properties:

en-USen-GB
colorcolour
cellmobile
postal codepostcode
E-mailEmail
StateCounty
OrganizerOrganiser
PeriodFull stop
WebpageWeb page
CallbackCall-back
Last NameSurname

Also, although the OS provides human-friendly English variant selectors for Canada, Australia, etc. they all use the en-GB (English International) language pack. Trickier differences such "tire" (Canada) vs "tyre" (UK) or "trunk" (Canada) vs "boot" (UK) are not used in the OS, so they're only applicable to the language one selects in applications such as Office. However, choosing a specific English language variant does affect region settings, such as date format.
 

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Thanks for all of your replies.
Clearly I do not want the English (United States) version here in the UK, but given that the only remaining option is English International, I still don't know how to end up with English (United Kingdom) which is what I curently have.
Can anybody help to clarify?
(Reason for wanting the ISO is to carry out a Repair Install by the way.)
 

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Bree said:
:lmao: actually in the UK we can call both 'biscuits'. Your cookies are our sweet biscuits, and crackers are the savoury biscuits.
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Our biscuits over here are called dumplings in the UK I believe?
 

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Noggin the Nog said:
Clearly I do not want the English (United States) version here in the UK, but given that the only remaining option is English International, I still don't know how to end up with English (United Kingdom) which is what I curently have.
Can anybody help to clarify?
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Don't worry, 'English International' IS the UK English one.
 

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Interesting that the US version says postal code when we all use zip codes.
 

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Noggin the Nog said:
Clearly I do not want the English (United States) version here in the UK, but given that the only remaining option is English International, I still don't know how to end up with English (United Kingdom) which is what I curently have.
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Select "English International" (there really are only two English language packs) and, when the build is all done, go into Settings and check the selected language. It should be set to "English (United Kingdom)". If for some reason it picks something else (unlikely) you can change it there.
 

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Manufacturer/Model
Acer
Hi Guys the original steps work once my device has to restart the new windows doesnt install, it restarts and return to the state it was @Brink or anyone can u help
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 9 3900 12-Core Processor, 3700 Mhz,Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 32,0 GBAMD Radeon RX 6600
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 3900 12-Core Processor, 3700 Mhz,
Motherboard
X470 GAMING PLUS MAX (MS-7B79)
Memory
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 32,0 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon RX 6600
Sound Card
AMD High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 32 and 27 inch
Please open a new thread for in place upgrade repair failure troubleshooting.
 

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Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
so, this procedure, does this mean installed programs are retained as well? or is it just apps?
 

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windows 11amd ryzen 5 7600xCORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600M...XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600
OS
windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
user built custom
CPU
amd ryzen 5 7600x
Motherboard
gigabyte aorus elite ax rev 1.0
Memory
CORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600MHz DDR5 C36
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600
Sound Card
n/a
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC Gaming 24G2S 24” Frameless Gaming Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2x wd black sn770 1tb m.2 drives, one 2tb crucial bx500 ssd
PSU
corsair rmx850x
Case
corsair airflow 4000d
Cooling
4 noctua 120mm case fans, one DeepCool AK400 ZERO DARK PLUS CPU Air Cooler
Keyboard
razor black widow v3
Mouse
razor basilisk v3
Internet Speed
1gb
Browser
firefox
Antivirus
windows defender
Other Info
windows 11: 22h2 os build 22621.3007
Yes, installed programs are retained as well
 

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Windows 11 Enterprisentel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz8 GBIntel HD Graphics 3000 / nVidia GeForce GT 540M
OS
Windows 11 Enterprise
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Asus K73SV
CPU
ntel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz
Motherboard
Asus K73SV Series Notebook
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 / nVidia GeForce GT 540M
Sound Card
Realtek
Screen Resolution
1600*900
Hard Drives
2 SSD Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB
Other Info
This is a Windows 11 no-compliant PC
so, say an update goes in wrong, I run this procedure, I'm not having to redo my entire setup, eg firefox, games and crap?
 

My Computer My Computer

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windows 11amd ryzen 5 7600xCORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600M...XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600
OS
windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
user built custom
CPU
amd ryzen 5 7600x
Motherboard
gigabyte aorus elite ax rev 1.0
Memory
CORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600MHz DDR5 C36
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600
Sound Card
n/a
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC Gaming 24G2S 24” Frameless Gaming Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2x wd black sn770 1tb m.2 drives, one 2tb crucial bx500 ssd
PSU
corsair rmx850x
Case
corsair airflow 4000d
Cooling
4 noctua 120mm case fans, one DeepCool AK400 ZERO DARK PLUS CPU Air Cooler
Keyboard
razor black widow v3
Mouse
razor basilisk v3
Internet Speed
1gb
Browser
firefox
Antivirus
windows defender
Other Info
windows 11: 22h2 os build 22621.3007
xraiderv1 said:
so, say an update goes in wrong, I run this procedure, I'm not having to redo my entire setup, eg firefox, games and crap?
Click to expand...

If the repair install fixes the issue, then yes. You still will not lose anything even if not though.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro for WorkstationsIntel i7-8700K 5 GHz64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600...ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GD...
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Amazon Basics Wired Full Keyboard MD005
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 4
    Internet Speed
    2 Gbps Download and 100 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone

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    Windows 11 ProSnapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
well thats automatically a far better state of affairs than windows 10 XD
 

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windows 11amd ryzen 5 7600xCORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600M...XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600
OS
windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
user built custom
CPU
amd ryzen 5 7600x
Motherboard
gigabyte aorus elite ax rev 1.0
Memory
CORSAIR - VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2PK 16GB) 5600MHz DDR5 C36
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600
Sound Card
n/a
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC Gaming 24G2S 24” Frameless Gaming Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2x wd black sn770 1tb m.2 drives, one 2tb crucial bx500 ssd
PSU
corsair rmx850x
Case
corsair airflow 4000d
Cooling
4 noctua 120mm case fans, one DeepCool AK400 ZERO DARK PLUS CPU Air Cooler
Keyboard
razor black widow v3
Mouse
razor basilisk v3
Internet Speed
1gb
Browser
firefox
Antivirus
windows defender
Other Info
windows 11: 22h2 os build 22621.3007
Shawn,
Many thanks for your tutorial. The half year old PC of my wife suddenly had great problems (very long time delays when switching off and on, each around 3-5 minutes, bit much when you are used to 15-20 secs). This happened about 2 weeks ago, probably after an update. I tried everything I could find on the web. Even a clean install which caused me to lose the Office that was installed. But that was fixed with the seller.
I was ready to bring the PC to a shop to fix when I found your tutorial. With some trepidation I followed the cookbook and used the option with a USB-flash stick.
There was one restart. This took over 6 minutes but then it came back on.
And since then the PC works perfect again. You are brilliant and I will treasure the bookmark of your link!!:-)
Hans
 

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Windows11
OS
Windows11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Acer
Hard Drives
SSD 256Gb, HD 1 Tb, external HD Toshiba 500Gb
Internet Speed
100Mbs
Browser
Brave, Firefox
Antivirus
F-secure
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