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Windows 8.1 standalone updater hangs searching for updates on computer
There are some similar threads but I am quite certain this is not quite a duplicate of any of them.
I have a machine at home with dual boot openSuse Linux and Windows 8.1. I don’t use Windows that ...
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Can't install an update KB4284863. Reverting changes on reboot
The system: Windows Server 2012 R2.
When I try to install KB4284863 it install successfully, but on reboot it says something like "Failure to configure updates. Reverting changes" The exact error ...
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Windows 8.1 failing to install updates and unable to install Windows 10 (not sure if related)
My computer is currently running Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center, and for several months has been failing to install a number of important Windows updates, shown in the screenshot below. After ...
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Can I safely abort a Windows 8 update-restart?
My Windows 8.1 laptop is stuck in a bout of 50 updates. These are horrendously slow and are delaying my work. Can I safely interrupt the update process, i.e. issue an ACPI power off?
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Permanently prevent an update from being installed on Windows
Is there a way to permanently bar the following update from being installed whenever I install updates?
Update for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (KB2975719)
I have my settings on "Download ...
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Windows 8.1 update keeps failing
I know this has been covered a little in previous questions, but I still can't pinpoint what is wrong or what is preventing the 8.1 update. First time on the forum, so please correct me if I'm in the ...
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