How to fix Windows 8.1 Update Hanging - Super User
My Windows 8.1 laptop has not been updated for a long time. I am trying to run Windows Update > Check for updates but it keeps showing the Checking for updates... progress bar forever (more than …
Windows 8.1 stuck on "Checking for updates..." - Super User
Jun 1, 2015 · 13 In my case, manually downloading and installing the "Windows Update Client" Update for Windows 8.1 (KB3138615) fixed the issue. All you need to do is download the update (see this …
Windows Update doesn't work on Window 8.1 - Super User
Jul 22, 2016 · To update the Windows Update Agent: Open an elevated command prompt. Stop the Windows Update Agent by typing net stop wuauserv and hit Enter. Run the installer you downloaded …
Windows update problems after fresh Windows 8.1 install
Jan 19, 2019 · Ran Windows Update tool again, it installed an update, which I think is an update to the Windows Update software. Computer was now able to find updates. The status bar said that the …
Cannot install Windows 8.1 Update Kb2919355. Windows Update Error ...
Apr 13, 2014 · I tried updating Kb2919355 manually using the standalone update utility and downloading the bunch of updates listed on the microsoft download center under this kb for Windows Update 8.1 …
Will Windows 10 erase all my files if I upgrade from Windows 8.1?
The second one creates a "windows.old" folder on your hard disk drive. It will contain all your user files, program files, etc. Furthermore, if you simply upgrade, Windows 10 will try reinstall your softwares' …
How do I upgrade from Windows 8.1 to 10 using my key?
Dec 27, 2019 · I have spent an hour trying to find an answer to this, but I can only find "UPGRADE FREE HERES HOW"-guides. I actually bought a key, and now I want to activate Windows 10 from …
Is there a workaround to get Chrome updates after version 109 on ...
Dec 1, 2025 · The problem is this absolutely vital web app has started warning to upgrade my Chrome browser but Chrome won't update after v.109 on Windows 8.1. I'd be so appreciated if you could help …
Can't update Surface Pro to Windows 8.1 - Microsoft Community
Apr 16, 2020 · Can't update Surface Pro to Windows 8.1 I have an older Surface Pro running Windows 8. I'd like to eventually update to Windows 10, but am starting with Windows 8.1. I've reset the …
Upgrading Windows 8.1 to 8.1 Pro fails with "This key won't work.
Aug 10, 2014 · To enter the key, I go to Control Panel - System, I see Windows Edition as 8.1. I click on "Get more features with a new edition of Windows" link, and in the popup "Add features to Windows …