This error might mean that your PC couldn't connect to the Windows Update servers. If you're using a VPN connection to connect to a work network, disconnect from the network and turn off the VPN software if applicable and then try to install the update again. The error could also mean there isn't enough free space in the System Reserved partition. You might be able to fix this problem by using third-party software to increase the size of the System Reserved partition.
Error: We couldn't complete the updates. Undoing changes. Don't turn off your computer. Error: Failure configuring Windows Updates. Reverting changes. These are generic errors that might appear any time a Windows update fails. You'll need to determine the specific error code to investigate how to best resolve this problem You can find the error code for the failed update by viewing your update history.
Look for KB in the list, note the error code, and then contact Microsoft support. To view your update history:. Open Windows Update by swiping in from the right edge of the screen or, if you're using a mouse, pointing to the lower-right corner of the screen and moving the mouse pointer up , tapping or clicking Settings , tapping or clicking Change PC settings , and then tapping or clicking Update and recovery.
This error might mean that your PC doesn't have the required update KB installed. Check to make sure that all important updates, including KB , are installed on your PC.
If all updates are installed, you might need to refresh your PC. To refresh you PC:. Tap or click Update and recovery , and then tap or click Recovery. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files , tap or click Get started. Install the Windows 8. Need more help? Join the discussion. A subscription to make the most of your time. Try one month free.
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Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 8. Hi, Using a Dell Vostro laptop, a couple of months old. I upgraded from Windows 8 to 8. With Windows 8 I had it set up to sleep when i closed the lid, and hibernate when I pressed the power button. It worked fine all the time and it woke up from both of these states very quickly. Since upgrading to Windows 8. When I turn the computer back on, it boots as if it has been shut down, rather than hibernated.
The same thing happens when the PC runs low on battery and tries to turn itself off. I'm not sure why, but sometimes, I think mostly when I've recently rebooted the computer, hibernating does work fine, but then later I will encounter the same problem.
It might also be worth mentioning that both shutting down and starting up the PC takes much longer since installing Windows 8. I have read some other posts about similar experiences and the first piece of advice seems to be to update drivers. All of my drivers are apparently up to date. Hopefully someone can help me with this issue. Thanks in advance, Will. This thread is locked.
