Windows Update doesn't work on Window 8.1 - Super User
Jul 22, 2016 · To update the Windows Update Agent: Open an elevated command prompt. Stop the Windows Update Agent by typing net stop wuauserv and hit Enter. Run the installer you downloaded …
Windows 8.1 stuck on "Checking for updates..." - Super User
Jun 1, 2015 · 13 In my case, manually downloading and installing the "Windows Update Client" Update for Windows 8.1 (KB3138615) fixed the issue. All you need to do is download the update (see this …
How to fix Windows 8.1 Update Hanging - Super User
My Windows 8.1 laptop has not been updated for a long time. I am trying to run Windows Update > Check for updates but it keeps showing the Checking for updates... progress bar forever (more than …
Windows update problems after fresh Windows 8.1 install
Jan 19, 2019 · Ran Windows Update tool again, it installed an update, which I think is an update to the Windows Update software. Computer was now able to find updates. The status bar said that the …
Cannot install Windows 8.1 Update Kb2919355. Windows Update Error ...
Apr 13, 2014 · I tried updating Kb2919355 manually using the standalone update utility and downloading the bunch of updates listed on the microsoft download center under this kb for Windows Update 8.1 …
How do I upgrade from Windows 8.1 to 10 using my key?
Dec 27, 2019 · I have spent an hour trying to find an answer to this, but I can only find "UPGRADE FREE HERES HOW"-guides. I actually bought a key, and now I want to activate Windows 10 from …
Will Windows 10 erase all my files if I upgrade from Windows 8.1?
The second one creates a "windows.old" folder on your hard disk drive. It will contain all your user files, program files, etc. Furthermore, if you simply upgrade, Windows 10 will try reinstall your softwares' …
How to stop Microsoft from gathering telemetry data from Windows 7, …
Sep 14, 2015 · Some of the update patches pushed to Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 during this year seem to be solely for the purpose of gather data from a user's system. Is there a way to disable the …
Can't update Surface Pro to Windows 8.1 - Microsoft Community
Apr 16, 2020 · Can't update Surface Pro to Windows 8.1 I have an older Surface Pro running Windows 8. I'd like to eventually update to Windows 10, but am starting with Windows 8.1. I've reset the …
Upgrading Windows 8.1 to 8.1 Pro fails with "This key won't work.
Aug 10, 2014 · To enter the key, I go to Control Panel - System, I see Windows Edition as 8.1. I click on "Get more features with a new edition of Windows" link, and in the popup "Add features to Windows …