Windows 8: Tool helps in the case of failed Updates
The Problem is with Windows itself, you can eliminate it to troubleshoot the problem:
- Open the following website of Microsoft and click on the top right on the Button "run Now".
- Then a small diagnostic downloaded Tool for Windows. You start this then.
- Click on the "Next" Button Windows will search the problems in their Updates, and fixes this automatically.
- You will then receive a report, whether the Problem has been detected and eliminated.
Windows 8 Update failed-Other reasons
- Restart: As simple as it sounds, a reboot and a second attempt can often lead to miracles.
- Internet connection and storage space: for the Updates To be stored, you need a stable Internet connection without any dropouts. In addition, enough disk space must be available.
- Programs: Turn off all unnecessary programs in the Background. Especially Tuning Tools or Anti-virus programs interfere with the Updates. Anti-virus programs should you for safety reasons, however, only temporarily disable it.
- Updates individually install: to install Try only an Update and not all at once.
- NET Framework: Install the latest Version of Microsoft .NET Framework, so the Updates are properly installed.
- Error during Upgrade: the error Occurs when updating from Windows 8 to Version 8.1, a Patch is the solution. The Patch and further information can be found in our special Update article.
- Other solutions: if a specific error is also the solution will be something special. On the following website of Microsoft you will find any error message with a solution.
Read also, how to use the automatic restart after a Windows Update disable.
