We couldn’t install Windows 11/10, Error 0x8007002C - 0x400D

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When trying to install Windows 11/10 or upgrade Windows 11/10, y'all may go an error which says 'We couldn't install Windows 10, 0x8007002C-0x400D' with a detailed mistake message as 'The installation failed in the SECOND_BOOT phase with an mistake during MIGRATE-Information operation'. This message means that some of the files are locked out considering of some reason, and Windows is not able to migrate them to the new version. The reason could also be insufficient disk infinite. So no matter how many time you try to upgrade, it will always issue in a rollback to previous Windows.

0x8007002C – 0x400D, The installation failed in the SECOND_BOOT phase with an mistake during Migrate-Information functioning

i] Disable antivirus

Sometimes Anti-virus software blocks file access or even disk access. Information technology is better that you disable the Anti-Virus and Security software before initiating the upgrade. You can either disable such software or completely uninstall them till you fix the Update issues. If you are using Windows Defender, it is easy to disable it for troubleshooting.

two] Costless up disk space

Run Disk Cleanup Utility to delete junk files.

3] Remove any file protection software

When upgrading, Windows Setup migrates folders from one version to another. However, if your folders are protected using some file protection software, it will neglect to motility them, and you will face up this fault. You can either unlock all those files or uninstall the software afterward removing all the locked files. Post, this endeavour to install again.

Read: How It administrators tin troubleshoot Windows upgrade errors.

four] Rename SoftwareDistribution folder

To solve this, it is advisable to rename the SoftwareDistribution folder. Before renaming, you lot will need to stop the Windows Update Service and BITS Update service. Open up an elevated control prompt windows, type the post-obit commands ane later on the other, and hit Enter:

cyberspace stop wuauserv net stop $.25 rename c:\windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak net start wuauserv net first $.25

In instance this simple rename control doesn't work, make sure to follow the detailed guide to rename SoftwareDistribution binder.

5] Run DISM Tool to repair corrupted files

When you run DISM tool information technology will repair Windows Organization Prototype and Windows Component Store in Windows eleven/10. The files which are corrupted could have been blocked when Windows checks for its consistency.

6] Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Run this inbuilt Windows Update troubleshooter to fix the most common Update problems on Windows 11/ten.

7] Run Microsoft's online troubleshooter

You tin also ready Windows Update Errors using Microsoft's online troubleshooter. It will scan your PC for bug, and prepare the problems.

8] Contact Microsoft

If nothing seems to piece of work, you can e'er contact Microsoft Support Squad by following this link.

Related errors:

0x8007002C-0x4001E, The installation failed in the SECOND_BOOT phase with an error during PRE_OOBE performance
0x8007042B – 0x4000D, The installation failed in the SECOND_BOOT phase with an error during MIGRATE_DATA operation.

Allow us know if whatever of these solutions worked for you.

Anand Khanse is the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, a 10-year Microsoft MVP (2006-16) & a Windows Insider MVP. Delight read the entire post & the comments showtime, create a Organisation Restore Point before making any changes to your system & be conscientious about any 3rd-party offers while installing freeware.