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Start 10 is preventing windows 11 installation

September 28, 2024 12:14 PM from

Hi,

I have uninstalled start 10 but it is still preventing me from installing windows 11. I have read through similar topics and am still having no luck trying those fixes. I went in and deleted the start 8 registry files but still no luck.

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Reply #1 September 28, 2024 3:52 PM from

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You could download and ISO and reinstall Windows, making sure to keep Apps and Files.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

Reply #2 September 28, 2024 5:34 PM from

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Thanks for the reply it's still giving me this error.

Reply #3 September 28, 2024 6:31 PM from

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Try purge and reinstall using the instructions found here.

https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1349320730/Start+Menu+purging+and+re-installing

Reply #4 September 28, 2024 8:46 PM from

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Just figured it out. I think it was a combo of needing to use purge, but also since I had installed Start 10 through steam it was also on my two SSD gaming drives once I deleted those folders and after using purge it is now working. I appreciate the help.

Reply #5 September 28, 2024 8:58 PM from

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Great! Glad you got it.

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