Here are some steps you can follow to fix Windows installation timeouts:
Method 1: Restart Your PC
- The first step is usually the simplest one. Press and hold the Power button until your computer shuts down completely.
- Unplug all cables from the back of your computer, including the power cord.
- Wait for 30 seconds to ensure that all peripherals are turned off.
- Press and hold the Power button again until your computer starts up.
- The installation process should begin automatically.
Method 2: Check Boot Order
- Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender (or Windows Update).
- Click on “Change advanced startup” and then click on “Troubleshoot”.
- In the Troubleshoot window, click on “Advanced options”.
- In the Advanced Options window, scroll down and click on “Command Prompt (Admin)”.
- Type the following commands in the Command Prompt:
– powercfg /df
– wmiquery /all
– tasklist /FI "IMAGENAME eq w3svc.exe"
– tasklist /FI "IMAGENAME eq w32comserver.exe"
Method 3: Disable the Automatic Boot
- Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender (or Windows Update).
- Click on “Change advanced startup” and then click on “Troubleshoot”.
- In the Troubleshoot window, click on “Advanced options”.
- Scroll down and click on “Command Prompt (Admin)”.
- Type the following commands in the Command Prompt:
– powercfg /df
– wmiquery /all
– tasklist /FI "IMAGENAME eq w3svc.exe"
– tasklist /FI "IMAGENAME eq w32comserver.exe"
Method 4: Disable Automatic Windows Update
- Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender (or Windows Update).
- Click on “Change advanced startup” and then click on “Troubleshoot”.
- In the Troubleshoot window, click on “Advanced options”.
- Scroll down and click on “Command Prompt (Admin)”.
- Type the following commands in the Command Prompt:
– powerset /autounload
– wuauserv /load
– microsoft-wusa /enable
Method 5: Reinstall Windows
- If none of the above steps work, you can try to reinstall Windows.
- Go to your computer manufacturer’s website and download a fresh copy of Windows.
- Insert the installation media into your computer and follow the on-screen instructions.
Remember that some of these methods may require administrative privileges or additional steps, so be careful when trying them.