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Windows 11 Upgrade Tool Crashes, Microsoft Seeks Fix

10/13/2025

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The Windows 11 Media Creation Tool crashes when upgrading from Windows 10, producing no error messages, ahead of October 14, 2025 end-of-life.
The latest MCT version released on September 29, 2025 is affected and not compatible with Arm64 systems.
Microsoft is working on a fix with no timeline, and users must decide between upgrading now or enrolling in Extended Security Updates to maintain support.

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Story summary

The Windows 11 Media Creation Tool crashes when upgrading from Windows 10, producing no error messages, ahead of October 14, 2025 end-of-life.
The latest MCT version released on September 29, 2025 is affected and not compatible with Arm64 systems.
Microsoft is working on a fix with no timeline, and users must decide between upgrading now or enrolling in Extended Security Updates to maintain support.