Windows 8.1 installation error 0x80004005

Anonymous
2013-10-17T19:35:19+00:00

I tried to update my Win8 Pro via the Win8 Store and it downloaded, proceeded to Applying Changes > Gathering info > Preparing to restart

and than : error 0x80004005; install cancelled.

No explanation why it did not do the restart. I tried it several times because initially I started everything while continuing work in a desktop application. Than I tried it with a restart w/o desktop. Same result.

So I am stuck with Win8 until there is a solution that does not require a clean install where I have to re-install all my software again. No way...

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-10-19T20:49:56+00:00

               

    "I'm running out of ideas."

     

    Same here. I also unplugged my external USB drive, and both my extra internal drives leaving only the C:/ drive. At this point it's a motherboard, ram/cpu, graphics card, mouse and keyboard. All drivers are up to date. Latest firmware on ssd drive. Even plugged in a PS2 mouse instaerd of usb, Nothing's working. I was going to do a clean install but looks like others have tried that with no luck either. Worked like a charm on my laptop but I'm not sure what else I can do on this desktop. It gets to 68% or 71% and then halts itself to restore my previous windows.

     

    If the MS engineers want any log files/etc... let us know. This is Win 8 Pro 64 bit desktop not RT.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-19T17:56:30+00:00

    In addition to my previous entry:

    Ran the W8.1 download assistant.

    All hardware OK. Deleted 4 programs as suggested.

    Reran installation.

    Still getting Error Code 0x80004005 at end of installation.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-10-19T16:50:55+00:00

    Same Issue here in Cape Town SA. Wife's PC and Laptop upgraded 100% but my working PC 80004005 every time! Think we had the same issue with Win 8 at the time. Took a few days before it got sorted.

    Windows 80: Sit back and Relax...  and a day later you already know the Activation by heart!

    Nostalgia ain't what it used to be!

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-10-19T07:23:57+00:00

    I live in Athens, Greece. The same problem, seems to be international issue, error 0x80004005 not resolved by trying twice.

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