Can't update Windows 8.0

kingoffighters

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Hello,

I am trying to update to W8.1 but unable t W8.0 not updating important files. I have checked the forums here but I have no luck.

I get no error messages, it just tries to download and bar moves, but ends prematurely(?) with 0%. I also noticed that Windows Update hangs (like over a minute) sometimes when I go out and go back into Windows Update and similar.

I've tried Trouble Shooting (Control Panel)
I've tried http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821
I've tried deleting folders and files from the Downloads (which quickly writes new folders and files soon as I move it out)

What else can I try...or what is everything else I can try? I do have W8.0 on a Flash Drive...does it have some sort of Repair function I can try using?

Of course, W8 is legit, I bought it long time ago on release for something like 19.95.

****I couldn't update on my HDD, I am trying this on my new SSD but still, Windows Update is not installing everything so I can't update to W8.1 nor get new security features because of the old update not installing.
 
I had update issues with Windows 8 and the same type of thing you're seeing.

I went through the steps you linked in the knowledge-base article and it worked only for one update. Then I turned off my 3rd-party anti-virus (Avast), turned on Windows Defender and tried the updates and they all started working.

If you're using a 3rd-party anti-virus, disable it and turn on Windows Defender (this is built-in Anti-virus/anti-malware in Windows 8). Try the update after disabling the 3rd-party anti-virus. This is how I was able to get past the update issue.

I ended up just removing Avast from my Windows 8 machine altogether, but I still use it on all of my Windows 7 machines. I'll likely try it again at some point with Windows 8, but things are working good now.
 

kingoffighters

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I don't have third party AV installed and pretty sure Defender is on cause i didn't touch is since i installed yeseterday....ill check when I get home but if there are any other methods, would like to know
 

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