The Installation Failed In The Second Boot Phase [PATCHED]

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How to Fix \"The Installation Failed In The Second Boot Phase\" Error on Windows 10

If you are trying to upgrade your Windows 10 to a newer version, you may encounter an error message that says \"The installation failed in the second boot phase with an error during MIGRATE_DATA operation\". This error usually happens when the upgrade process fails to transfer some data or settings from the old system to the new one. There are several possible causes for this error, such as bad installation files, hard drive issues, hardware failures, driver-related issues, or viruses. In this article, we will show you some solutions that may help you fix this error and complete the upgrade successfully.

Solution 1: Run hard drive scans

One of the common reasons for this error is a corrupted or damaged hard drive. To check and repair your hard drive, you can use the built-in tools in Windows 10: chkdsk and DISM/SFC.

Open Command Prompt as administrator by pressing Windows + R, typing CMD and hitting Ctrl + Shift + Enter.

Type the command below and hit Enter (make sure to use the drive letter of your installation drive in place of C):

chkdsk C: /f

This command will scan and fix any errors on your drive. You may need to restart your computer to complete the process.

After running chkdsk, type the command below and hit Enter:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

This command will scan and restore the health of your system image.

When DISM completes, type the command below and hit Enter:

sfc /scannow

This command will scan and repair any corrupted system files.

After running these commands, try to upgrade your Windows 10 again and see if the error is resolved.

Solution 2: Update Windows

Another possible cause for this error is an outdated or incompatible Windows version. To avoid this issue, you should always update your Windows 10 before attempting an upgrade. To check for updates, follow these steps:

Press Windows + I to open the system Settings.

Click on Update & Security.

Select Windows update from the left pane and choose Check for updates.

If there are any available updates, download and install them.

Restart your computer and try to upgrade your Windows 10 again.

Updating your Windows 10 can also fix some bugs and improve your system performance and security.

Solution 3: Remove external devices

Sometimes, external devices such as USB drives, printers, scanners, or docks can interfere with the upgrade process and cause this error. To prevent this from happening, you should disconnect any unnecessary devices from your computer before starting the upgrade. You can also disable any non-essential programs or services that may be running in the background. To do this, follow these steps:

Press Windows + R, type msconfig and hit Enter.

Select the Services tab and check the box that says Hide all Microsoft services.

Click on Disable all to disable all non-Microsoft services.

Select the Startup tab and click on Open Task Manager.

Right-click on each startup item and choose Disable.

Close Task Manager and click on OK in the System Configuration window.

Restart your computer and try to upgrade your Windows 10 again.

If the upgrade succeeds, you can enable the services and programs that you disabled after completing the process.

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