Unable to download windows 8 update

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by paresh, Dec 7, 2012.

  1. paresh

    paresh MDL Novice

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    I've been trying to download windows update on a fresh install of windows 8 pro with different dvds like Windows 8 Pro With media center & without media center{With & without activating it}. But every time I tried downloading it I get "Code 8024402F Windows update ran into a problem". I've checked my internet connection which is ok, I've tried downloading it with Windows defender, Windows firewall and Windows smart screen off but to of no avail, I'm literally at my wit's end, if anyone could get me out of this predicament I'd be really grateful to him.Please help me guys. Thanks.
     
  2. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    which kind of activation did you choose? You only get updates when really activated either by legit key or KMS
     
  3. paresh

    paresh MDL Novice

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    I've tried kms,pirate activator,win activator v1.4 & p8 v2.5 every time on fresh installs.
     
  4. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    I could smell it through my screen that there was such crab around ... ROFL
     
  5. paresh

    paresh MDL Novice

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    Did that, installed fresh Windows 8 pro 64 bit without running any crack, Tried to download windows update but failed. Then tried downloading after running pirate activator but with no result. Please help
     
  6. free1975yuly

    free1975yuly MDL Expert

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    Mybe that ISO from where is Windows is NOT untouched????:confused:
     
  7. free1975yuly

    free1975yuly MDL Expert

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    Maybe he does not format that system partition?:confused:
     
  8. paresh

    paresh MDL Novice

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    Guys I did format the partitioned drive before installing from different sources of windows 8 pro dvds.
     
  9. paresh

    paresh MDL Novice

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    No I used the KMs Activator this time but with the same result.
     
  10. coleoptere2007

    coleoptere2007 MDL Guru

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    hello,

    First of all, format your drive and do a clean install of W8, then activate with kms.
    When it's done just verify all your drivers are ok, if not then update will not succeed, I faced the same problem with ACPI drivers.
    Do not use a antivirus/firewall like eset smart security 5, it will block your updates also.

    Finally, use a free WMC key to activate definitivly and give some screenshots if the problem still appears with more details also.
     
  11. paresh

    paresh MDL Novice

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    Thanks coleoptere 2007 will do that & reconfirm with you later.