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09-03-2016, 04:27 PM
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Hey! Just set up Win8 on my spare laptop to test it out. I checked the app store for a Win8.1 update, but when I tried to install it, the updates didn’t appear and some failed during installation. The MS website mentions a few issues, but I’m not sure what to do next. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jem
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09-03-2016, 04:27 PM #1

Hey! Just set up Win8 on my spare laptop to test it out. I checked the app store for a Win8.1 update, but when I tried to install it, the updates didn’t appear and some failed during installation. The MS website mentions a few issues, but I’m not sure what to do next. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jem

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09-09-2016, 02:11 PM
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All Windows updates must be applied to view Windows 8.1. You’re encountering an error? Try the Windows Update troubleshooter: press Win+W, type “troubleshooting,” select it, and follow the instructions. If updates are installed but not visible, assume your Windows 8 is genuine, activated, and drivers are up-to-date. Ensure the Device Manager shows no issues. Launch Task Manager, confirm the Windows 8 App Store isn’t active. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32 and run WSReset.exe. If the store reappears, proceed. Restart your PC, verify all updates are present, and reinstall the Windows 8 App Store. Before upgrading to Windows 8.1, remove any security software you’ve installed, as some programs may block updates or interfere during the process.
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09-09-2016, 02:11 PM #2

All Windows updates must be applied to view Windows 8.1. You’re encountering an error? Try the Windows Update troubleshooter: press Win+W, type “troubleshooting,” select it, and follow the instructions. If updates are installed but not visible, assume your Windows 8 is genuine, activated, and drivers are up-to-date. Ensure the Device Manager shows no issues. Launch Task Manager, confirm the Windows 8 App Store isn’t active. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32 and run WSReset.exe. If the store reappears, proceed. Restart your PC, verify all updates are present, and reinstall the Windows 8 App Store. Before upgrading to Windows 8.1, remove any security software you’ve installed, as some programs may block updates or interfere during the process.

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