Windows 8.1 upgrade error: "We can't connect right now...Check your Internet connection and try again".

[david23]

I downloaded the Windows Setup Box file from this site and opened up the 8.1 Setup. I entered in a TechNet 8.1 key when it asked for my product key. It said key checks out and proceeded to Getting a few things ready then says We can't connect right now...Check your Internet connection and try again.

 

[Slavic]

Using the standard media creation tool to download Windows installation is only one possible option. If you have a problem with it, try others. Windows can be downloaded on the Microsoft website or using the third-party tool Windows ISO Downloader.

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