Two days ago I unwisely run Update of my second, backup Windows 8. Windows update was always serious crap for me, 9 of 10 times it would fail or make trouble, so I tend to disconnect other drive when Updating Windows.

So I tried to diagnose the situation using my other OS Explanation: I don't own Windows 8. Since I didn't want to loose hours for another risky updates I thought I could just download Win 8. So I found this mediacreatortool on Ms site and created Windows 8.

And then used that to refres my main, screwed, Operating System. I decided to restore Windows 8. So I did Widnows 8. I also risked Update of that other Windows 8 I installed previous, and it works, so it is not Ms's server issue. Any ideas? Windows 8. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. So, to clean install Windows 8.

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OK, so I did clean install -even uber clean as I wiped whole SSD content leaving only unallocated free space- all by the book, with generic key and then activation with my Windows 8 retail key: - Windows Update is still faking his work, it searches for updates and searches and searches It doesn't show when I'm utilizing my backup OS Windows 8 upgraded to 8.

This system defnitely goes to dumpster, and so does the installation DVD - I'm not risking any future complications. I don't think I understand to which part of my post this "generic download" applies, but I don't expect Windows Update to download drivers for my hardware which it is capable of btw.

I'm installing drivers provided by an appropriate hardware manufacturers. But not on this new OS. So, either it is freshly burned Windows 8. For whatever the cause Windows Update is not working and as I know "api-ms-win-crt-locale-l I wasn't able to install it manually, with Windows8.

I wasn't disabling anything myself but I'd like to check that anyway. On my backup OS -Windows 8 upgraded to 8. I suddenly got a reminder that there are some Windows 8. As I've written earlier I was searching for updates for hours now since new system's installation on 21st, and there was nothing - I should add that this concerned both of my systems, main and Backup, during Holiday season there were no Updates detected.

On Dec 27th, suddenly, there has been detected, wait for it, updates and 20 more afterwards by Windows Update on my backup system. I have no idea what was that, but that definitely was Microsoft's side a holiday break? To change the sitiation, up till now, I:. I have 2 failed Updates records in Update history after first run of newly installed Windows 8.

No other Updates were detected up till now. Windows Update is set to Auto download and installation of updates, I already used Windows Troubleshooting tool to solve any potential issues it says those are being solved, but I see no change after that whatsoever.

Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 8. First, here's my story Two days ago I unwisely run Update of my second, backup Windows 8.

This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question 6. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Bill Smithers Volunteer Moderator. Hi, I have no problems with the 8. There is no updated ISO for it other than what Microsoft offers. English — en-us if you're in the United States. For that, see this tutorial below instead. Thanks for your feedback. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.

In reply to Bill Smithers's post on December 21, I'll check that out. In reply to zadymek's post on December 22, I gave you that link for how to clean install. If it does not activate, follow these steps: " How to Activate Windows 8 and 8. In reply to Bill Smithers's post on December 22, OK, here's some Update from me. My idea: Windows 8. This site in other languages x.

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Restart your PC. Since I didn't want to loose hours for another risky updates I thought I could just download Win 8. So I found this mediacreatortool on Ms site and created Windows 8. And then used that to refres my main, screwed, Operating System. I decided to restore Windows 8. So I did Widnows 8. I also risked Update of that other Windows 8 I installed previous, and it works, so it is not Ms's server issue.

Any ideas? Windows 8. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. So, to clean install Windows 8. That's weird.

I wonder where are those generic keys from, I've never heard about these before. Threats include any threat of suicide, violence, or harm to another. Any content of an adult theme or inappropriate to a community web site. Any image, link, or discussion of nudity. Any behavior that is insulting, rude, vulgar, desecrating, or showing disrespect.

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