Error: We couldn’t complete the updates, Undoing changes. Don’t turn off your computer.

Anonymous
2014-05-14T19:34:39+00:00

This error may appear anytime a Windows Update fails. To investigate possible solutions, we need to start with the specific error code.

We can do this by viewing your update history.

  1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (or, if you're using a mouse, pointing to the lower-right corner of the screen and moving the mouse pointer up), and tap or click Settings.
  2. Tap or click Change PC settings, and then Update and recovery.
  3. Tap or click View your update history.

View failed update error code.

Please post here with your error code, so that the Community can try to help guide you appropriately.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-05-25T18:06:09+00:00

    Windows 8.1 Update for x64-based Systems (KB2919355)

    Installation date: ‎5/‎25/‎2015 12:44 PM

    Installation status: Failed

    Error details: Code 800F081F

    Update type: Important

    Windows 8.1 Update is a cumulative set of security updates, critical updates and updates. You must install Windows 8.1 Update to ensure that your computer can continue to receive future Windows Updates, including security updates. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

    More information: 

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2919355

    Help and Support: 

    http://support.microsoft.com

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-05-25T16:53:19+00:00

    Trying to run update KB3000850. Keep getting the couldn't complete the Updates, Undoing changes message...

    KB3000850 is an optional, non-security update (yes, even though it may be offered as an Importantupdate). Feel free to hide it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-05-25T14:54:09+00:00

    Trying to run update KB3000850. Keep getting the couldn't complete the Updates, Undoing changes message.

    There is no error code given

    Update history says that it has succeeded but it also then showing the same update as Pending Restart.

    However, on restart it just again says installing and then Couldn't complete the Updates....

    I have run the MS update fix 2 or 3 times now and each time I run it and check for Updates it shows KB3000850 as important update to be run.

    Had this issue for several days now.

    Am tempted to just say stuff MS updates and get an Apple!!!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-05-24T20:38:39+00:00

    KB3000850 is an optional, non-security update (yes, even though it may be offered as an Important update). Feel free to hide it & move on with your life.

       • HOW TO Hide an Update or Restore a Hidden Update (good for Win8, too)

         http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/24376-windows-update-hide-restore-hidden-updates.html

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-05-24T08:09:25+00:00

    I can  only advise you to "chat" remotely with  Microsoft Technical Support and they will resolve this, if only by reinstalling 8.1 remotely. There are so many different error codes based on the same symptoms i.e "undoing changes" that frankly it is a lot easier just to get them to have a look and (probably) reinstall, which resolves the problem.

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