Windows 11 24H2 Build 26052 faces installation challenges with GSOD and Sysprep failures

There is no resolution so far

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Updated onFebruary 16, 2024

updated onFebruary 16, 2024

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This week, Microsoft released a significant update to the Canary and Dev channels with build 26052. This update introduces various enhancements, including improvements inRegistry Editor, Hearing Aid Support, and the addition ofSudo for Windows.

According to reports, we will get another feature update for Windows 11 within the next month.

Talks about theWindows 11 24H2initially surfaced within a DMSA Group Policy at the end of last year, and then recently, official Microsoft documentation also confirmed it.

This news excited the Insiders as they are eager to explore the first preview of 24H2 and the latest new features it will bring to Windows 11.

However, with the new build, we are bound to have issues. With this build, users have encountered installation issues.

Neowin noticedthat their long-time forum member,theXfilecommented, that they were facing installation issues with the build. They were not alone; other forum members, Xab and Tantawi, also faced similar issues.

Several Insiders also reported the same problem on Feedback Hub. One of the complaints was:

Trying to upgrade to Build 26052 on my PC failed and rolled back with error code 0XC1900101

According to the comments on the thread, the additional information that came to light was that the installation is failing with error code 0XC1900101, and some are encountering Green Screen of Death (GSOD) with an error message GSOD SYSTEM_PTE_MISUSE.

Some comments also indicated potential Sysprep compatibility issues with an error code 0xC1900101 – 0x30018, and The installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during the SYSPREP_SPECIALIZE operation message.

As of now, there is no resolution for this issue, and we are yet to get official confirmation from Microsoft about a resolution of the installation issue.

Have you faced the same issue? If yes, then mention your experience in the comments section below.

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Windows 11 24H2 Build 26052 faces installation challenges with GSOD and Sysprep failures