Windows update fails

kingturbofox

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I recently re-installed windows 8 regular on my ASUS X450LC laptop using the recovery media. I tried to upgrade to 8.1. It wont let me install 8.1 unless I do windows update. After running windows update, it says there are 100+ updates and takes close to 2 hours to download and update. At 98% it gives an error saying it is reverting updates, but then sticks there for hours on end, (the longest I waited was 4 hours then i re-installed with the recovery usb). Rebooting solves nothing and it sticks again. Is there a way to use my ASUS embedded windows 8 license to install 8.1 straight without going through 100+ pointless updates?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro with Media Center/ 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built - Republic Of Gamers
    CPU
    i7 3770k
    Motherboard
    Maximus V Formula
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Radeon HD 7870
    Sound Card
    ROG SupremeFX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony 46" 3D LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Seagate 2 TB
    1x Seagate 4 TB
    Samsung EVO 256GB SSD
    PSU
    Corsair AX860i
    Case
    Zalman Z11
    Cooling
    Corsair H80i
    Keyboard
    Logitech Illuminated Keyboard K800
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless Trackball M570
    Internet Speed
    Bell Fibe 50/10
    Browser
    Torch
In one of the more head-scratching moves, Microsoft never made an 8.1 ISO image or any other kind of download like they did with service packs before. So you're stuck going through all the updates needed for 8.1 to install.

Microsoft has a couple of tools you can run that may fix the problem. It's at least worth a shot before taking more drastic measures. Troubleshoot problems with installing updates - Windows Help That link covers Windows Update in a generic sense for 8/8.1.

If that doesn't solve it, I'd run memtest86+ overnight on the unit, because you may well have some bad RAM. The Windows memory test is useless, so don't trust that.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
After you have ran the Windows Update Troubleshooter install your updates 5 at a time. Saves wear and tear on your computer. That way you will isolate the update that is causing the problem.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
I solved it :) on my 4th try (system recovery with asus USB image) it rebooted normally. And I was able to eventually get 8.1 installed. Took 2 days and 4 re-images to get it. Tyvm for your time
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro with Media Center/ 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built - Republic Of Gamers
    CPU
    i7 3770k
    Motherboard
    Maximus V Formula
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Radeon HD 7870
    Sound Card
    ROG SupremeFX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony 46" 3D LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Seagate 2 TB
    1x Seagate 4 TB
    Samsung EVO 256GB SSD
    PSU
    Corsair AX860i
    Case
    Zalman Z11
    Cooling
    Corsair H80i
    Keyboard
    Logitech Illuminated Keyboard K800
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless Trackball M570
    Internet Speed
    Bell Fibe 50/10
    Browser
    Torch
Your welcome, and away we go!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
Another solution is to use a Windows 8.1 DVD-ROM to upgrade Windows 8 to 8.1, much like you would upgrade from 7 to 8. Just start the setup from within Windows 8.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10/11 Pro 64-bit (was Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 full ATX s1155
    Memory
    2x Kingston 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Hyper X Blu
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus GT 620 1GB DDR3 PCI-E
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony 19" TV (VGA connection)
    Screen Resolution
    1440X900 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    480GB SSD (one for 10 one for 11), 4GB HDD for data
    PSU
    600W
    Case
    Old white case (to hide I actually have a modern PC)
    Cooling
    Intel CPU fan
    Keyboard
    OEM PS/2 keyboard (to save USB ports)
    Mouse
    OEM PS/2 mouse (to save USB ports)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50MBps
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Dual boot Windows 10 and 11 (change boot priority). Windows 11 installed with compatibility check bypass hack in Legacy BIOS mode, no TPM, no Secure Boot. For details visit Elevenforum
I solved it :) on my 4th try (system recovery with asus USB image) it rebooted normally. And I was able to eventually get 8.1 installed. Took 2 days and 4 re-images to get it. Tyvm for your time

Now be sure to get a disk image of the system with 8.1 installed so you can bypass this step in the future.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
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