Can't Update to Windows 8.1 Preview (Windows Store update)


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Just downloaded the installer (Windows8-RT-KB2849636-x86) so I can update to Windows 8.1 Preview and I get an error that states "This update is not applicable to your computer"

 

Both my computers are x86 systems so not limited by the "Atom CPU List"

 

I could be doing something wrong, but any ideas?

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From the chat on IRC, it seems to be happening to anyone using the en-gb version, rather than the en-us version :(

 

That's not good, hope MS fix this soon

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From the chat on IRC, it seems to be happening to anyone using the en-gb version, rather than the en-us version :(

 

No, I'm using the en-us version... worked fine on my Surface Pro, but doesn't work with my HP Compaq 2710P.

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I have just read on the Microsoft community pages that it could be Media Center that's causing the issue, but I have uninstalled Media Center and it made no difference, still can't install the update.

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I have installed the update, restarted my PC and nothing happened. Tried setting the region / location of my account to the United States and it still didn't work. Don't have a language pack installed and I don't have Media Center installed either. 

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They said some devices could need a driver update for the graphics.  So maybe that's it?

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It seems that any additional language packs that might have been installed could also be an issue?  I haven't tried yet on my Samsung ativ smart pc because MS named it in a list that needed a driver update first.   Anyone with this device actually give it a go yet though?

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Same error here. But I'm using enterprise and doesn't look like there is a windows store upgrade path for that version of Win8. Must download the iso. Which is now in progress from MSDN.

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I've had the error too, on my Dell Inspiron Duo and home built PC.

 

Both have en-gb Windows 8 installed. I'm guessing it is the language that's the problem.

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en-gb is not a supported localization in the Preview. You need to install en-us language pack and make a complete switch to it (probably even for the default non-logged-in pseudouser). Then it should install.

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After installing the update and restart Windows, I was prompted to update to Windows 8.1... Downloading

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try this fix

 

 
1. Place and rename the MSU file in an easily accessible place, e.g. C:\8preview\preview.msu
2. open command prompt in administrator mode.
3. Type: Expand ?F:* c:\8preview\preview.msu C:\8preview\
4. Type: DISM.exe /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:c:\8preview\Windows8-RT-KB2849636-x64.cab
 
those on x86 platforms it should read DISM.exe /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:c:\8preview\Windows8-RT-KB2849636-x86.cab
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All installed and working - I hope Intel release a graphics driver update for the HD 4000 because everything looks horrible on my Samsung 700T

Yeah I have the 500T and I'm waiting for the driver update before I try to install the preview.

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Just rebooting after applying this - lets see!

 

Rebooted and prompted to install 8.1 from the store. Greeted with the below screenshots,

 

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Then proceeds to fail and close.

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after using this fix I got the prompt but I also noticed something else.

 

from what I can make out, it says something happened and the install of Windows 8.1 Preview can't be completed

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Rebooted and prompted to install 8.1 from the store. Greeted with the below screenshots,

 

 

<Snip>

 

Then proceeds to fail and close.

Same issue here :(

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Same problem here guys. The folks on the Microsoft forums are having the same problem, I'm just going to hope it's because servers are overloaded and not because we performed a workaround for installing the package.

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