Method 1: Try using Windows Media Creation Tool@ www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10/ Method 2: Stop Windows Update Service temporarily Method 3: Install those pending updates on your Windows 7 Method 4: Review your hardware specs - make sure your PC meet Windows 10's system requirements, disable the Sleep option and wait Method 5: Download the standalone install disc: extract that disc using 7-zip, run the Setup as the admin user.