This error appears to be related to expected files, folders or registry paths that are missing. One commonly reported folder being missing is the C:\Users\Default folder. Open the File Explorer, expand C, and expand the Users folder. If there is no folder named Default , create one. If C:\Users\Default exists please use the following guidance: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter , then open Windows Update and try to install the update again. Then run the DISM tool Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search . (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Search.) Enter command prompt in the search box. In the list of results, swipe down on or right-click Command Prompt , and then tap or click Run as administrator . In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, enter the following commands. Press the Enter key after each command: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth To close the Administrator: Command prompt window, type Exit, and then press Enter. Run Windows Update again. If you have C:\Users\Default and you have used the Windows Update troubleshooter and completed the DISM commands but still experience Error 0x80070003 please contact Microsoft Support so that we can further investigate your issue.

**** You can find Windows 8.1 MSDN ISOs on multiple software forums, such as /ware(z) dash bb dot org. If you choose this route, you MUST verify the md5 hash matches the md5 hash from MSDN to ensure the iso has not been tampered with. Either route will allow you to perform an install repair. It is unauthorized use of the MSDN copy

***I have Win 8 Pro, and am not sure if Hyper-V is available to non-Pro users. If it is, great... if not, please either see if a friend has 8 Pro installed or search Google for a Virtual Manager that has a trial or is free, as a Virtual Manager will be required for those lacking 8.1 ISOs*** If anyone upgraded to Windows 8 (and are now on 8.1), they should have received 1 or 2 (possibly both) of the following two options: A downloaded Windows 8 install file from Microsoft, and/or, A Windows 8 DVD media that was $14.95 extra You will need to create a virtual machine and install windows 8 onto it. Once installed, follow this tutorial to grab a Win 8.1 ISO by selecting the save to USB option. You can find Windows 8.1 MSDN ISOs on multiple software forums, such as /ware(z) dash bb dot org. If you choose this route, you MUST verify the md5 hash matches the md5 hash from MSDN to ensure the iso has not been tampered with. Either route will allow you to perform an install repair. A repair install will require a generic product key for your specific version of Windows (i.e. Core, Pro, etc.)

Hello! No, it is an internal path on your computer. Open OneDrive, click the CBS log-file, press "Share". Select " Get a link ", choose an option " Public " , press the batton "Create link" You'll see " Shared with everyone ". You may create shorten link. Copy this link to any text file and then to the Answers. It'll look like this: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=CA5A2MN363CA4DFC%21612 Close the "Get a link" Window. Thank You! See also: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/onedrive-app-faq#share

How do you get to Windows 8.1 installer when I downloaded it as an update to Widows 8?

C:\Users\Compaq_Administrator.ROBBIE\SkyDrive\CBS log file. I hope I have this link right!

Error: 0x80070003 when installing KB 2919355

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This error appears to be related to expected files, folders or registry paths that are missing.

One commonly reported folder being missing is the C:\Users\Default folder.

Open the File Explorer, expand C, and expand the Users folder.

If there is no folder named Default, create one.

If C:\Users\Default exists please use the following guidance:

Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter, then open Windows Update and try to install the update again.

Then run the DISM tool

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.

(If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Search.)

Enter command prompt in the search box.
In the list of results, swipe down on or right-click Command Prompt, and then tap or click Run as administrator.
In the Administrator: Command Promptwindow, enter the following commands. Press the Enter key after each command:
1. DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
2. DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
To close the Administrator: Command prompt window, type Exit, and then press Enter.
Run Windows Update again.

If you have C:\Users\Default and you have used the Windows Update troubleshooter and completed the DISM commands but still experience Error 0x80070003 please contact Microsoft Support so that we can further investigate your issue.

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2014-05-25T15:52:39+00:00

****You can find Windows 8.1 MSDN ISOs on multiple software forums, such as /ware(z) dash bb dot org. If you choose this route, youMUSTverify themd5 hashmatches the md5 hash from MSDN to ensure the iso has not been tampered with. Either route will allow you to perform an install repair.

It is unauthorized use of the MSDN copy
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2014-05-25T14:51:46+00:00
***I have Win 8 Pro, and am not sure if Hyper-V is available to non-Pro users. If it is, great... if not, please either see if a friend has 8 Pro installed or search Google for a Virtual Manager that has a trial or is free, as a Virtual Manager will be required for those lacking 8.1 ISOs***

If anyone upgraded to Windows 8 (and are now on 8.1), they should have received 1 or 2 (possibly both) of the following two options:
1. A downloaded Windows 8 install file from Microsoft, and/or,
2. A Windows 8 DVD media that was $14.95 extra
You will need to create a virtual machine and install windows 8 onto it. Once installed, follow this tutorial to grab a Win 8.1 ISO by selecting the save to USB option.

You can find Windows 8.1 MSDN ISOs on multiple software forums, such as /ware(z) dash bb dot org. If you choose this route, youMUSTverify themd5 hashmatches the md5 hash from MSDN to ensure the iso has not been tampered with. Either route will allow you to perform an install repair.

A repair install will require a generic product key for your specific version of Windows (i.e. Core, Pro, etc.)
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2014-05-25T09:16:36+00:00

Hello!

No, it is an internal path on your computer.

Open OneDrive, click the CBS log-file, press "Share".

Select "Get a link", choose an option "Public" , press the batton "Create link"

You'll see "Shared with everyone". You may create shorten link.

Copy this link to any text file and then to the Answers.

It'll look like this: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=CA5A2MN363CA4DFC%21612

Close the "Get a link" Window.

Thank You!

See also: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/onedrive-app-faq#share
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2014-05-25T08:50:21+00:00

How do you get to Windows 8.1 installer when I downloaded it as an update to Widows 8?
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2014-05-25T08:45:58+00:00

C:\Users\Compaq_Administrator.ROBBIE\SkyDrive\CBS log file.

I hope I have this link right!
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