Threats to the security of a computer when working with the Internet, incorrect operation, failures of drivers and software are just a few possible problems when canceling Windows system updates. However, those who deliberately take such a step as disabling Windows updates probably know what and why they are doing. In cases where system updates are not installed due to unwanted and beyond the control of the user reasons, of course, you need to look for ways to troubleshoot. Below we will consider those for the operating system. Windows 8.1.
Finding the causes and ways to eliminate them in case of any malfunction in the operating system is in any case a risk. And, of course, this applies to cases when updates are not installed on Windows 8.1. Even having found the right solution, on the way to a successful result, we can accidentally make unwanted changes in system settings... Therefore, it will not be superfluous to worry about the possibility of a rollback before performing troubleshooting operations with updates. Windows changes... For these purposes, you can create:
Any of the above options for system rollback, or it will be creating a backup not using AOMEI Backupper Standard, but using any other third-party backup programs for Windows - this is also the prevention of problems with system updates in future. Such, however, as well as in general instability Windows work, may be the result of malware activity. Viruses, network worms and other malware can damage the integrity system files... The antivirus cannot always cope with the recovery of infected files, therefore, if the cause of problems with Windows 8.1 updates is the activity of malware, the easiest way is to roll back the operating system - to the state of the restore point or backup... Ideally, it is advisable to add the presence in the system to the prevention of problems with Windows 8.1 updates. good antivirus with regularly updated databases.
Well, now let's get down to looking directly at the causes of problems with Windows 8.1 updates and how to fix them.
1. Enabling the update service
The risk of getting problems with system updates is especially high when using 8.1. These are often preinstalled, at best, simply with the Update Center disabled, at worst - even with the Center system service stopped. In such cases, accordingly, the Update Center must be enabled, and the system service must be started.
Let's check that Windows Update is enabled. Press the keys Win + X and in the menu that appears in the lower left corner of the screen, select "Control Panel".
In the search box on the right upper corner we register control panel windows key request"Update Center" and launch it.
The update center must be enabled - that is, configured to automatically download and install, download only, or at least just search for updates. If the only problem is that the system is preinstalled with the "Do not check for updates" option, there is nothing easier than changing this. We press "Parameter settings".
And we install the appropriate option.
If the Update Center is enabled, while the update search cannot be performed due to the disabled service, accordingly, the latter must be started. Press the Win + R keys to start the Run service and enter in its window:
services.msc
We press "Ok" or Enter.
The system services section window will open. At the very bottom of the list, we find a service called Windows Update. Double click to open its properties window.
Using the "Start" button, respectively, we start the service.
2. Troubleshooting using the standard recovery tool of the Update Center
Disabled Update Service, along with other potential sources of problems with updates, can be identified as part of the standard Windows 8.1 Update recovery tool. This tool diagnoses the system and fixes problems automatically. To start it, go back to the control panel (keys Win + X and the selection of the menu item "Control Panel") and in the search field we write the key query "Troubleshooting". In the search results, click on the "Troubleshooting" section.
In the window that opens, in the "System and Security" section, click on the link option "Troubleshooting using Windows Update".
In the welcome window of the troubleshooting wizard that starts, click "Next".
Run as administrator.
After that, it will begin automatic process detecting problems with the Update Center.
Upon completion of the work, the troubleshooting wizard will show a progress report. The identified problems, if any, will be corrected automatically. Which of the problems of the Update Center, possibly, interfered with its full-fledged work, we will see in the column "Found problems".
Now all that remains is to manually start the search and install updates again. You may need to restart your computer.
3. Windows Update Troubleshooter at Microsoft
If the standard update recovery tool did not solve the problems with Windows updates, you need to resort to another troubleshooter - an additional utility downloaded from the Microsoft website. The software giant for Windows 8.1 has developed something like a universal solution to problems with system updates, in particular, if errors 0x80240016 and 0x80240016 are indicated when trying to install them. The utility checks all possible causes at startup and in automatic order fixes problems.
We launch it.
We are waiting for the completion of the process of detecting problems.
As with the regular troubleshooter, at the end of the problem detection process, we will see a final window, where the found problems will be indicated and a mark about their automatic fixing.
That's it - now we manually start the search and installation of updates. If problems arise again, we repeat the search and installation of updates after restarting the computer.
4. Solving problems with updates when a computer is infected with viruses
Problems with system updates can be the result of viruses, network worms and other malicious programs. In particular, Windows Update errors such as 0x80240016, WindowsUpdate_8024401C, 0x8024401C, 0x80070490 occur in most cases precisely because of damage to the integrity of system files caused by the tricks of malware. If malware has been detected on your computer and it is after this that updates are not installed on Windows 8.1, the first step is, of course, to neutralize the source of the problem. It is possible that malware entered the system due to the expiration of the antivirus license. In this case, the license must be renewed and a global computer scan run. A proven and reliable virus removal tool is free. It can be used in parallel with the work of the anti-virus installed in the system.
After neutralizing the malware, the next step is to restart your computer and find out if important system files are damaged (or even completely destroyed). To diagnose and restore system files, we will use the help launched in command line staff Windows utilities"Sfc.exe". The process of its work is described in detail in the article. The process of restoring the integrity of system files is also possible if Windows 8.1 does not boot after a virus trick. In that case, it will help.
If the problems with Windows 8.1 updates persist after restoring the integrity of your system files, you can try running the Windows Update troubleshooter that you download from Microsoft, as described in step 3 of this article.
5. Restarting the update service and removing the update distribution
If none of the above methods for solving problems with Windows 8.1 updates helped, perhaps restarting the update service and removing the update distribution will fix the situation. The installation files of updates downloaded with errors are not overwritten when they are downloaded again, and in order for the installation files to be downloaded again, their storage folder must be cleared. But first, let's stop the update service.
Press the keys Win + R and in the "Run" service field, enter:
services.msc
We press "Ok" or Enter. In the window of the system services section, as in the first paragraph of the article, we find the "Windows Update" service and double-click to open its properties window. But if in the first paragraph of the article we started the service, now it must, on the contrary, be stopped.
Without closing the service properties window, let's start cleaning the storage folder installation files updates. This is the folder located along the pathC: Windows / SoftwareDistribution / Download... The easiest way to get to it is to press the Win + R keys and write the folder path in the Run command field.
We delete the contents of the folder.
That's all - we can reboot and try to start searching and installing updates.
6. Lack of free space on the system disk
An infrequent cause of problems with Windows 8.1 updates, however, and it can take place is the clutter of the C drive. To surely exclude this reason from the number of possible ones, it is necessary that at least 5 GB of free space remain on the C drive.
7. Blocking access to Microsoft web resources by an antivirus or firewall
One more possible reason why updates are not installed on Windows 8.1, in particular, the endlessly long and fruitless process of searching for updates - the work of the antivirus or firewall (firewall). Those, with certain settings, can block access to Microsoft web resources. The easiest way to get ahead of this moment is to disable your antivirus or firewall while searching and downloading updates.
8. Troubleshoot update problems in Windows clean boot mode
If you have checked all of the above methods to eliminate the causes of problems with Windows 8.1 updates, and none of the solutions have yielded positive results, you can use something like a fallback in the form of a clean mode Windows boot 8.1. You need to perform a clean boot of the operating system as described in the article.
While in clean boot mode, you need to run the Windows Update troubleshooter downloadable from Microsoft and follow the same steps as in step 3 of this article.
9. Also keep in mind that often the reason for the incorrect operation of Windows 8.1 Update is damage to the store of system components
It is very easy to restore a damaged component store using the DISM.exe / Online / Cleanup-image / RestoreHealth,.
Hello to all! Today at work it took one computer to upgrade to Windows 8.1, this is done using Windows Store 8 ... It would seem that everything is easy, but! Store won't open in Windows 8! And without dancing with a tambourine, as always, it was not done ... Oh, this 8ka ...
Store won't open in Windows 8, what should I do?
So I'm telling you what you need to do to get into this sinister store!
1. Windows 8 must be activated.
2. Install all updates.
By the way, there is also a cant at 8ki! I installed updates, the first ones were installed, I click to find new errors. Only the reboot helps, and so with the 10th reboot, the updates are probably over. Horror!
3. Now the funniest thing!
To get to this fucking store, you need to go to:
C: \ ProgramData \ Microsoft \ Windows \ AppRepository
And also to enter the AppRepository folder, you need to take ownership. This is done like this:
Push right click by this folder - property - security - optional
Above we see the owner, click change.
In the window that appears, write the name of your user and click to check the name, then ok.
After these manipulations, we will go to the folder. In the folder, you need to delete all files with the .log extension. I had these files:
We delete and immediately restart the computer. After rebooting, go to the store. I immediately started downloading Windows 8.1.
These are the manipulations I restored the store to work on Windows 8.
In order to operating system served well, all components must be installed in it. But since nothing stands still, much less development computer technology, constant updating of the system is necessary. When installing the OS, the settings are immediately installed that allow you to do this automatically. In addition, you can independently choose which drivers or utilities to add to your computer. However, there are situations when Windows 8 does not download updates. What, then, should be done?
First steps
The easiest way to troubleshoot is to use the built-in system tools. To do this, click on the Control Panel. In it, go to the Troubleshooting tab. The window that opens in Windows 8 suggests a fix various problems... But we are interested in the link "Troubleshooting with the Center ...". Click on this inscription and click Next. After that, try running the updates that should start installing.
In addition, if you have a similar problem in Windows 8, you can start by checking that Update is working. To do this, press the combination Win + R. In the window that appears, write msdt / id. After that you need to enter Windows command Update Diagnostic.
How to fix the problem
In some cases, it is recommended to install not all updates at the same time, but in turn. In this case, you will need to remove the selection in front of the rest. If problems arise, look at the error number that appears.
For example, 80073712 might mean that the component store is corrupted. For older versions of the operating system, special utility Check SUR, which aims to fix this and other errors. Windows 8 does not need this program, since everything that is needed is already built into the system. One way to work around the problem is to use the Power Shell cmdlet. Moreover, the actions are done as without installation disk, so it is with him.
If you don't have a bootable Windows disk 8, you will need to use the storage files located on local disk... Run Power Shell on behalf of the administrator. In it, you need to enter the Repair-WindowsImage command, and after this inscription, add Online -Restore Health. The procedure itself can last for different times, from several minutes to several hours. It all depends on how damaged the storage is, as well as what the configuration of the computer is. Pay attention to the status next to Image Health State. If it says Healthy, in other words, healthy, then you should proceed to assessing the damage of system files.
If the above method did not work to fix the damage to the storage in Windows 8, then you will need to do another procedure, but here you will need boot disk... Read how to create a bootable disk yourself. To do this, you will need the same PowerShell, but the command will be different. The fact that the operation was effective in Windows system 8, you should make sure that Healthy should be displayed next to the “health” status of the storage.
Situations when updates are not installed in Windows 8 can be caused by various reasons, which also affect how to fix a similar problem. For example, try emptying a folder called Software Distribution. Also, take a look. Try to exclude from it programs or services you are unfamiliar with that Windows 8 does not really need. Do not forget about the possibility of infecting your computer. malware to exclude this option,. As you can see, there are quite a few options, so do it, look for ways, and you will definitely cope with the problem.
As you know, developers are constantly working to improve their applications, and regularly publish updates to them. However, in practice, it often happens that, for some reason, programs automatically stop updating. Therefore, we will devote this article to an analysis of the issue of why Windows 8 updates are not downloading, and what can be done to fix a similar problem.
For PC software updates, all necessary information can be found in Windows Update.
You can view his log as follows:
- Pressing Win + C on the desktop, go to the "Settings" tab, and then successively: "Change computer settings" - "Update and recovery".
- Clicking on the link "View update log" will open the required window.
First of all, in case of detecting problems of this kind, it is necessary to resort to the help of the troubleshooter, namely the Update Center, which performs the check in automatic mode. Often such actions lead to the desired result.
What to do if apps are not updated
If you still cannot update any individual or several programs automatically, you should:
- try to do it manually. In practice, it happens that errors occur due to an unsuccessfully chosen execution time, caused by the congestion of Internet sites, low network connection, or a number of other factors;
- if the conditions were not initially accepted license agreement for the use of the software- reinstall it, read and accept the license terms;
- check if there is enough free space on the device to download the change package for a particular program. May need from temporary Internet files, unused files, unnecessary programs etc., and then repeat the installation. You can check the amount of space available on your disk drive using the Disk Cleanup tool that comes with Windows;
- check the Internet connection, and whether the process of downloading changes has not been stopped on its own;
- analyze what Windows applications 8 are not updated. Quite often, updates to device drivers, for example, video adapters, cause errors because the files being installed either do not correspond to the OS installed on the user's computer, or are damaged. List of all latest versions Drivers for the OS installed on the computer in question should be generated automatically by Windows Update, so if you have any difficulties, you should contact the device manufacturer.
Windows 8 Updates Not Installing: Video
Computer freezes while searching and installing updates
Windows 8 has a wide variety of application update problems, and PC freezes are among the most common.
Therefore, if the computer stops responding to user requests while searching for updates, you must:
- re-check for suitable updates;
- if this step does not work, try to troubleshoot the problem through Windows Update;
- look for the answer in the documentation for the device or on the developer's websites.
If the computer stops responding after rebooting the system as a result of installing updates, you must use the "" function and roll back the OS to a previously saved state.
Windows 8 Apps Not Updating: Video
Good afternoon, dear readers and subscribers of the blog and channel, remember not so long ago I told you how I solved the problem that windows 7 is looking for updates for a long time, and so I caught something like this in the eight. As you know, every quarter I try to rebuild my assemblies with operating Microsoft systems, stitching new updates into them so that you can keep a fresh image at hand at any time and not waste time on updates. So in the eight before there was no glitch with an endless update, but apparently the insidious hands of Microsoft came there, and today I will show you how I decided endless update windows 8.1, I will try to cover this topic in as much detail as possible so that everyone can install the latest security patches.
Why is the infinite update of windows 8.1 happening
And so let's see why the windows 8.1 update makes an endless search for updates, which does not lead to anything other than a waste of your time and nerves. There are several reasons, which we will consider in detail below:
- Updates in the C: \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution folder are corrupted
- Microsoft servers not available
- The problem with Windows Update 8.1
- Glitchy update
- Fresh Windows Update Agent not installed
I'll tell you my story before. As I wrote above, I began to collect fresh Windows assembly 8.1. I did a clean install of Windows 8.1 and naturally the first thing I did was to go to System Update. Until that moment, I had never had any problems with downloading and installing them, but now I saw a picture familiar to Bole, in the form of an ever-running green slider, I even waited a day for the purity of the experiment, but the picture did not change.
For the sake of the purity of the experiment, I looked at the network activity, it was zero and I did not find any requests or downloads from Microsoft servers.
Let's now figure out what you need to do to make your windows 8.1 update stop endlessly searching for updates.
We clean the SoftwareDistribution folder
Endless search windows updates 8.1 may be due to corrupted updates that have downloaded in the background or may have been downloaded before. To get rid of them, I advise you to delete the contents of the C: \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution folder.
Update for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (KB3065988) - https://www.microsoft.com/en-RU/download/details.aspx?id=47738
Update for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (KB3138615) - https://www.microsoft.com/en-RU/download/details.aspx?id=51209
I want to note that you should install these stand-alone update packages only with the Windows Update service turned off.
To do this, press Win + R and enter services.msc and press Enter.
As a result, the Services snap-in will open, at the very bottom find the Windows Update service, right-click on it and select Stop.
And to avoid glitches with an endless search for additional updates themselves, set the "Do not check for updates" item in the parameter settings
As soon as the service finishes its work, you can start installing the updates that fix the endless search for updates in the windows 8.1 update center. Install KB2999226 first, then KB317342 and only then KB3172614.
The installation wizard for offline updates does not require anything from you.
When finished, you will see that the installation is complete.
We do the same with KB3173424.
and KB3172614, but unlike the others, this is a cumulative July 2016 hotfix.
As soon as KB3172614 is installed, you will see a prompt to reboot, to apply the fixes, please do so.
After rebooting, go back to Windows 8.1 Update and try to search for updates, in my case it was a victory, after a minute I was able to find 189 important updates.
If, when installing updates, you have a download window for a very long time and you are worried that nothing is happening, then in order to understand whether Windows 8.1 updates are being downloaded or not, you can check the following things.
Open resource monitoring, go to the Disk tab and make sure that the WinSxS folder is being accessed, and you can also check if new files have appeared in the C: \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution \ downloads folder.
By the way, when looking for updates, you can see error 80244019, as I already told you how to solve it, but before trying the methods described there, check this.
Go to Parameter Settings.
And make sure you have Install updates automatically (recommended)
If you already have these updates or their installation has not yielded results, then you will be helped by installing a monthly set of security quality fixes for Windows 8.1 systems under the code KB4048958, you can download it from the link http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com /Search.aspx?q=KB4048958 and KB4057401 http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4057401
Troubleshoot Windows Update
As we know from the latest Windows 10 Redstone operating system, they are far from ideal. The number of glitches in the system has grown a lot over the past year, plus Microsoft threw all its forces into ten and thereby worsened Windows support 7 and Windows 8.1. If the described methods with installing KB did not help you and your search for an update is spinning endlessly in Windows 8.1, then try using the system troubleshooter.
To do this, go to Control Panel> Troubleshoot
Under System and Security, click on Troubleshoot with Windows Update.
Your operating system will try to detect problems that can cause you an endless search for updates in windows 8.1, in parallel it may find something else. In general, the tool is very good, and in some cases it can help out a lot.
To complete the task, the troubleshooter may ask you to run it as an administrator, do so.
When this remedy will work, you will get the result that was fixed or not fixed, for example, I had an error 0x80070052 and it went away after this system scan.
After that, the endless search in Windows 8.1 should go away.
Another method to fix the problem may be to reset the windows network settings, since when installing, for example, the same antivirus solutions or hypervisors, the TCP / IP stack may be affected,
I also advise you to try disabling your antivirus, at the time of trying to install updates, perhaps it prevents access to Microsoft servers
I hope the methods described above can help you in eliminating the endless search for windows 8.1 updates and you can close all security loopholes in it, in general, this is another stone in Microsoft's garden, it's a shame comrades throw their old products with official support.
