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title: "Fix: Windows Installation Stuck at 0%, 64%, or 100% – How to Proceed"
description: "This issue is common during both clean installs and upgrades, and it's often caused by corrupted files, outdated BIOS/firmware, or a compatibility issue."
url: https://help.thesoftwarekings.com/en/articles/46-fix-windows-installation-stuck-at-0percent-64percent-or-100percent-how-to-proceed
collection: "Windows Troubleshooting"
updated: 2026-03-06
language: en
---

# Fix: Windows Installation Stuck at 0%, 64%, or 100% – How to Proceed

This issue is common during both clean installs and upgrades, and it's often caused by corrupted files, outdated BIOS/firmware, or a compatibility issue.

If your Windows installation is **frozen at a specific percentage**, such as 0%, 64%, or 100%, it may feel like the process is broken — but in most cases, it’s either a fixable glitch or a temporary delay.

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### 🔍 Common Causes

-   Incomplete or damaged installation media (USB or ISO)
    
-   Conflicts with external hardware (USB hubs, printers, etc.)
    
-   Faulty RAM or disk errors
    
-   The system is actually working in the background (especially at 100%)
    
-   Outdated BIOS or Secure Boot/TPM misconfiguration
    

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### ✅ How to Fix It

#### 1\. **Be Patient — Especially at 100%**

Sometimes the installer appears stuck, but Windows is working in the background (especially applying drivers or updates). If you're stuck at **100%**, wait at least **30–45 minutes** before assuming it's frozen.

#### 2\. **Disconnect Unnecessary Devices**

Unplug:

-   External hard drives
    
-   Printers
    
-   USB hubs or wireless receivers  
    Then restart the install process.
    

#### 3\. **Recreate the Bootable USB Installer**

If you haven’t already:

-   Use Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool:  
    [Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10)  
    [Windows 11](https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11)
    
-   Use a **different USB drive** if possible
    
-   Connect via a **USB 2.0 port**, not USB 3.0
    

#### 4\. **Update BIOS (Optional, Advanced)**

On older systems, outdated BIOS or incompatible Secure Boot/TPM settings can cause freezes. Check the manufacturer’s site for updates or reset BIOS settings to default.

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### 💡 Still Stuck?

If none of the above steps work:

1.  Take a photo or video of the screen where it’s frozen
    
2.  Email us at 📧 [**help@thesoftwarekings.com**](mailto:help@thesoftwarekings.com)
    
3.  Let us know your PC model and Windows version
    

We’ll help you troubleshoot the installation and guide you to a successful setup.

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### 💬 Get Help Fast

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