Windows Update continually installs KB2802618. I have downloaded the update manually and run it - several times - and each time it says it was successful; it then does not appear in updates. I have run the Windows Update troubleshooter, and after asking for Admin permissions, the troubleshooter "Fixed" issues. Still no joy. Issues DISM /cleanup-image returns that the option is unknown The Installed Updates list is empty (therefore) it is not possible to uninstall and re-install updates Solutions attempted: wsreset Windows UPdate Troubleshooter and Cleanup Tool Rename of cabroot2 and SoftwareDistribution [ post ] Confirmed user group similar memberships between Windows 8 devices (one working, one not) Using Powershell for /cleanup-image [post] Checking registry entry permissions between Windows 8 devices Working one-by-one through the Updates to see if I can see a pattern, or supply a list at least CONCLUSION Manual repair was NOT successful. After exhausting MANY MANY routes, including one-by-one installs, found to be down to the Software Protection Service not wanting to start - at all. This was NOT fixed by a "Refresh" within Windows 8, nor was it fixed by off-line SFC or by DISM /cleanup (when I eventually got it to work). Solution was to burn a Windows 8 DVD, run Setup, and then run an installation and remove ALL applications, leaving only User Data (second option). After this, all updates installed correctly, and no software I have installed subsequently has brought the problem back.

I can't guarantee this will work for anyone else, but I just re-installed Windows 8.0 Pro over the current installation. When it completed, KB2871389 was showing in available updates. Windows 8.1 upgrade showed in the Windows Store, I installed it, and now I am running Windows 8.1 Pro

So far, so good. It has downloaded and now it is getting ready to install. I'll let you know if this works. I sure hope so.

I have tried running my Windows 8.0 Pro install disc again and so far, so good. I am seeing KB2871389 in the list of updates now. I am hoping this solves the problem. I'll let you know if this solves my upgrade problem.

I have the same problem with my desktop Alienware and HP laptop, both running win 8.0 Pro.

By running the three commands (as posted in the first reply) in a command prompt as as Administrator, I have been able to prevent my computer from attempting to re-install KB2802618 repeatedly. After you complete these three commands which took quite a while on my computer, you will need to restart the computer. However, I still have a problem. I still can't install KB2871839. It tells me this update is not applicable to your computer. If anyone has any ideas, please help.

Windows update successfully installs KB2802618 repeatedly

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Windows Update continually installs KB2802618.

I have downloaded the update manually and run it - several times - and each time it says it was successful; it then does not appear in updates.

I have run the Windows Update troubleshooter, and after asking for Admin permissions, the troubleshooter "Fixed" issues.

Still no joy.

Issues

DISM /cleanup-image returns that the option is unknown
The Installed Updates list is empty
(therefore) it is not possible to uninstall and re-install updates

Solutions attempted:

wsreset
Windows UPdate Troubleshooter and Cleanup Tool
Rename of cabroot2 and SoftwareDistribution [post]
Confirmed user group similar memberships between Windows 8 devices (one working, one not)
Using Powershell for /cleanup-image [post]
Checking registry entry permissions between Windows 8 devices
Working one-by-one through the Updates to see if I can see a pattern, or supply a list at least

CONCLUSION

Manual repair was NOT successful. After exhausting MANY MANY routes, including one-by-one installs, found to be down to the Software Protection Service not wanting to start - at all. This was NOT fixed by a "Refresh" within Windows 8, nor was it fixed by off-line SFC or by DISM /cleanup (when I eventually got it to work).

Solution was to burn a Windows 8 DVD, run Setup, and then run an installation and remove ALL applications, leaving only User Data (second option).

After this, all updates installed correctly, and no software I have installed subsequently has brought the problem back.

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2013-10-22T06:47:16+00:00

I can't guarantee this will work for anyone else, but I just re-installed Windows 8.0 Pro over the current installation. When it completed, KB2871389 was showing in available updates. Windows 8.1 upgrade showed in the Windows Store, I installed it, and now I am running Windows 8.1 Pro
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2013-10-22T02:05:32+00:00

So far, so good. It has downloaded and now it is getting ready to install. I'll let you know if this works. I sure hope so.
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2013-10-21T21:42:05+00:00

I have tried running my Windows 8.0 Pro install disc again and so far, so good. I am seeing KB2871389 in the list of updates now. I am hoping this solves the problem. I'll let you know if this solves my upgrade problem.
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Anonymous

2013-10-21T18:18:18+00:00

I have the same problem with my desktop Alienware and HP laptop, both running win 8.0 Pro.
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Anonymous

2013-10-21T17:19:53+00:00

By running the three commands (as posted in the first reply) in a command prompt as as Administrator, I have been able to prevent my computer from attempting to re-install KB2802618 repeatedly.

After you complete these three commands which took quite a while on my computer, you will need to restart the computer.

However, I still have a problem. I still can't install KB2871839. It tells me this update is not applicable to your computer. If anyone has any ideas, please help.
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