Windows 8 Updates Fail to Install

My Dell, Windows 8 desktop will not install Windows Updates. I worked on the Malware Removal forum to insure that no viruses were present and have tried the Windows Troubleshooter many times. It always finds problems but can never quite get them fixed. Any help would be appreciated.

 

I booted in safe mode, ran the program, booted in normal mode and tried Windows Update. It still fails.

 

I also ran the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Attached is the report.

 

Though I'm running Win8, and Mr Fixit is for Win7 it did find a problem caused by AVG2014 and fixed it. Still the same problem. I also ran the Win8 Troubleshooter, and it also fixed a problem (repeatedly running the Troubleshooter fixes the same problem) but I still have the same errors when updating.

 

Still unable to perform Windows updates. Latest round of "Windows Update Troubleshooter" return the sames errors.
"Windows Update components must be repaired" followed by a green check and "Fixed"

No matter how many times I run the troubleshooter I get the same result.

 

Your comments makes me wonder whether you are truly malware free. Can you post a link to the forum discussion on ridding your system of malware so that we can read it?

I did a search and found this: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...ot-fixed/99bd8203-bb97-421a-aedd-8e35eb8e7af7 Thought it might be worth a look by you.

 

I also noticed in post 3 that you didn't run Windows update in safe mode with networking as MA suggested.

 

I first thought I had a virus and worked through the malware forum (http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=281871) - I'm not sure how to post a link to another forum thread - hope this works.

 

Yes, in an earlier post I mentioned that I tried in safe mode with the same result. I appreciate everyon'e help.

 

Also, when I try to run sfc /scannow I get the "Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation." error.

 

What about this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

 

Troubleshooter is unable to fix the problem. SFC won't run either.

 

Started a thread about this as well.

He's exactly right, it will fail at these updates consecutively no matter how creative you are. I'm up to my fourth attempt from a clean install. Nothing works.

 

Scratch the "nothing works" statement. DO NOT bother with "FixIt" tools. DO NOT bother opening a window and running DOS commands. DO NOT bother to reset your PC. DON'T waste your time returning your PC, or sending it in under warranty.

DO install all updates not identified as security updates, then at your leisure painstakingly install any "Security" update ONE at a time. DO keep your eye out for KB2871690, as this will fail EVERY TIME if you don't disable secure boot, an enable it after the update. PAY NO ATTENTION to those who tell you KB2871777 is a required prerequisite. Even if you have it (and make sure you do) it will not help you with the failure.

Good luck folks, and here is a tutorial in case you don't know how to disable Secure Boot:

http://www.maketecheasier.com/disable-secure-boot-in-windows-8/

 

Better tutorial for Secure Boot:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn481258.aspx

 

I would love to have a virtual clone of this pc with this issue, not sure if that is possible. If it was possible, I would hit it hard looking into this issue. I've worked on multiple computers running windows 8 (8.1) with no issues on updates.

 

Just note, that running that will have to be under the c:\windows\system32 directory.