Windows Updates are available for Windows 8

For Those stuck in a restart loop because of the update - 

you have to uninstall graphic drivers (or disable graphic card ) this is a copy paste from another post of mine

Basically i would get the loop before the update because of dual video cards

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GUYS I FOUND A SOLUTION ! at least in my case 

From what I am able to tell this happens because there is some sort of conflict between your current drivers and Windows 8 ( or dual video cards in my case).

This solution works once you reach the Windows 8 screen - do not update

press windows button + r -> this will pop up the run window --> type msconfig --> which will bring up the system configuration window ---> here go to the boot tab --> tick SAFE BOOT at the bottom and make sure it is set to Minimal --> then click OK and restart --> This will restart your computer in SAFE MODE !

Once in safe mode uninstall your video card drivers (if you think audio drivers is what causing the problem then those as well) this should normally do the trick --> if you are like me and have 2 graphic cards (HP pavillion dv 6 - one for better performance while plugged  and one for battery) then go into Device Manager ( put the mouse into left corner and right click) go to display adapters and disable one graphic card (does not matter which one).

Even if you have one graphic card I think its worth disabling it - as it will get automatically swittched on later (read till the end)

If you don't know whether you have 2 graphic cards or not then just follow the steps above and once you Reach Display Adapters if you have 2 names then there are 2 if its just one you have to follow the below steps

Ok so having uninstalled the graphic drivers  go the Run windows again (windows button +r ) type msconfig again and in the Boot tab untick the Safe Boot Box click ok and restart.

Basically now do the windows update - should work fine after which install your graphic card drivers as administrator and in compatibility with windows 7 ( drivers have to be meant for windows 7 ) once the drivers are installed it will automatically enable your graphic card is you chose to disable it.

To do this right click the driver exe file ( which you should have on a disk and if not just download from your laptop manufacturer's website) go into Proprieties -> Compatibility TAb -> tick run this program in compatibility mode for (select) windows 7 and then go at the bottom where it says Run this program as an administrator ---> tick the box click ok and install..

That should be it. Like I said this worked for me chances are it will work for you as well but as I am not part of Microsoft staff or any IT company for that matter I can not guarantee it will work.

Best of luck as I will now proceed to enjoy my windows 8 after 5 days of struggle and 5 re installs

P.S.

If when you are reading this you are in Windows 7 with all you're files intact please back up : ) "

Hope this helps

How do I do this with a black screen???

I downloaded Windows 8 online

How do I do this with a black screen???

You can double install windows 8 if you don't have windows 7. Install windows 8, then when loaded, reinstall windows 8 from windows 8 it to activate with update.

http://www.geilt.com/technology/reviews/how-to-create-a-user-hostile-installation-experience-windows-8-pro