How to Repair Automatic Updates for Windows 8 (Still works in 2024)

This guided walk-through provides steps to fix problems with Windows Updates, such as taking a long time to scan, or error codes while installing updates.

I am trying to upgrade it to Windows 10 using Media Creation tool but the upgrade is stuck at Making sure you are ready to install for more than 12 hrs.

In my case, manually downloading and installing the Windows Update Client Update for Windows 8.1 (KB3138615) fixed the issue.

Do a reboot and check again for new updates. Now Windows Update should work and show new updates in a few minutes. If not, stop Windows Update ...

Try disconnecting your PC from the internet>close Windows Update>reopen windows update and see if an install (not download) button is showing and click it.

If You've opened Task Manager and made sure it's not actually downloading updates, Turn off updates in Control panel, restart Your PC and Run ...

The remedy is to turn off the computer at the main power switch. Turn it back on and re-start the computer. It would then boot up, momentarily ...

Just restart your PC by unplugging charger and battery. Then Restore your PC to its prior point. you will loose all the updates and software ...

start the windows update service. check / wait for updates for a bit. sometimes it takes a bit to 'kick in' i have noticed.

Hey what's going on guys my name is Alex and welcome back to another video today i'm going to show you How To Fix Windows 8, 8.1 Stuck On ...