Error code 8000FFFF

[Stryker]

I have five Win 8 64 bit files from Windows Update with the error code 8000FFFF - tried almost everything with no luck. I think these errors are stopping me from downloading the 8.1 upgrade. Can't even access Windows Store. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated

 

[archer]

Hi, Welcome to 8 forums.

If you receive Windows Update error 8000FFFF, it means that there are Windows*registry values that are blocking the update from being downloaded and installed.

• Open the Registry Editor by clicking the Start button, typing regedit into the Search box, and then pressing ENTER.* If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  
• In the left pane, find and double-click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, and then click COMPONENTS.
  
• Right-click COMPONENTS, and then click Export. By default, this file is saved to your desktop, but you can choose any folder.
  
• In the File Name text box, type COMPONENTS. You have now created a back up copy of the registry values you're going to be removing.
  
• In the right pane, search for PendingXmlIdentifier, right-click it, and then click Delete. PendingXmlIdentifier might not be listed.
  
• In the right pane, search for NextQueueEntryIndex, right-click it, and then click Delete. NextQueueEntryIndex might not be listed.
  
• In the right pane, search for AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving, right-click it, and then click Delete.AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving might not be listed.
  
• Restart your computer and then run Windows Update again.
  
  Keep us posted.

 

[Stryker]

Archer, I don't seem to have COMPONENTS listed under HKEY_LOCAL MACHINE