Can't DL 16188 as just says retry again and again?? - Microsoft Community

as can see have tried lots of times , can read there lots of others same problem.

suggestions please

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in order eliminate in-use files, boot windows 10 install media, use shift-f10 command prompt, , use rd /s /q c:\$windows.~bt and rd /s /q c:\windows\softwaredistribution to rid of traces of incoming build. first check if c: still windows volume in mode.

also, running disk cleanup administrator command prompt might clear more files help. use cleanmgr /sageset and check options, followed cleanmgr /sagerun to delete of them.

it's worth checking if sfc /scannow completes , doing dism restorehealth fix things if sfc fails fix issues.

then run windows update troubleshooter , upgrade now.

i assuming no standard issues, such non-microsoft antivirus, sd cards inserted, usb devices, etc.

edit: standard fix use msconfig to clean boot, eliminates non-microsoft services , all  startup items task manager.

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