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What to do if USB device blocks Windows 10 v1903 install
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft made it clear it wouldblock upgradesto theWindows 10May 2019 Update if external media such as aUSB deviceorSD cardis attached to the computer.
This happens because the OS may assign the wrong letters to yourSD cardsorUSBdevices.
Microsoft says thatWindows 10users who try to install the update may experience the followingerror:
This PC can’t be upgraded toWindows 10. Your PC has hardware that isn’t ready for this version ofWindows 10. No action is needed. Windows Update will offer this version ofWindows 10automatically once the issue has been resolved.
How to fix Windows 10 May 2019 Update install errors
Here is a quick solution that you can use to unblock theWindows 10May Update. You should unplug all external media attached to your device such asSD cardsorUSBdevices.
The solution is pretty simple but you should have physical access to the computer.
However, you may also experience the same issue on a remote computer but there is a workaround to resolve it as well.
Make sure that theUSBdevice is not detectable on the system. Only then can you begin the installation process of theWindows 10May 2019 Update.
You need to follow the complete procedure mentioned below.
Now you can installWindows 10May 2019 Update again and this time the process should complete without any issues.
Additionally, you can enable your devices through the Device Manager.Right-clickyour device and clickEnable Device.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
