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It Looks Like You Started an Upgrade: How to Fix This Error
Give a try to these solutions that have already been confirmed
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Facing a boot loop issue can be pretty frustrating as it prevents you from accessing your PC. Windows PC is known to throw up multiple errors from time to time, one of which is theIt looks like you started an upgrade and booted from installation mediaerror.
If you are also experiencing this boot loop issue on your Windows PC, then this guide is here to help you out. Here we will give you a bunch of solutions that will help you resolve the error. Let us get right into it.
What causes the It looks like you started an upgrade and booted from installation media error?
This error could pop up because of multiple reasons. Some of the reasons are listed below.
How can I fix It looks like you started an upgrade and booted from installation media error?
Here are a few solutions that you can apply before you go ahead with the advanced ones:
Now let us move on to the advanced troubleshooting methods.
1. Perform a System Restore
Since you are stuck in a boot loop and aren’t able to access your PC, you can perform the system restore by entering the advanced troubleshooting mode.
The process is quick and easy if you follow the steps mentioned above. We have a guide that explains how you cancreate a system restore point on your PC.
2. Cancel the pending Windows update
3. Perform a clean install
Installing a fresh copy of Windows 11 on your PC will definitely resolve all the problems including theIt looks like you started an upgrade and booted from installation mediaerror as well.
That is it from us in this guide. We also have a guide that mentions a bunch of solutions to resolve theWindows update not working or loading issue.
Also, if your PC is stuck in aboot loop after performing a reset, then you can refer to our guide which will help you resolve the problem.
Let us know in the comments below, which one of the above solutions helped you resolve theIt looks like you started an upgrade and booted from installation mediaerror.
More about the topics:boot errors,Windows Update
Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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