Updates :: Disk Cleanup Method?
Sep 15, 2014 Windows Update Cleanup in Windows 8
I followed the instructions for Win 8 & the cleanup took less than a minute.
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Updates :: Disk Cleanup Hangs Trying To Do Windows Update Cleanup
Sep 15, 2014I'm running 8.1 with all updates on, supposedly.
In Control Panel, Troubleshooting, System & Security, Fix Problems with Windows Update, Advanced, Run as Administrator: It says it fixed the problem (whatever that may be). I rerun it. It says it fixed the problem. This goes on ad infinitum. It never says there was nothing to fix.
I have run 'sfc/ scannow' and 'Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth'. The former found nothing. I can't recall whether Dism found anything, but if it did, it fixed it (no errors).
I have also tried Safe Boot and logging on as Administrator, then running Disk Cleanup. It still hangs.
Maintenance :: Disk Cleanup Gets Stuck When Reaches Windows Update Cleanup Stage
Aug 15, 2013I've done a clean install of Windows 8 + installed all Windows updates.
After doing so I ran the disk clean-up tool to remove temp files and saved files from Windows updates, however I have ran into a problem. The disk clean-up tool gets stuck when it reaches the Windows update Clean-up stage. It's literally been on there for the past hour. When restarting it does say configuring updates but no % bar and also would just get stuck there unless you manually reboot.
Updates :: Can't Cleanup Backup Update Files
Aug 23, 2014They do not show in Disk cleanup at all and there must be several GB of them. Since everything is working good, without any problems related to updates I figured I should delete some parasitic files from the system. If nothing at least system/disk backup file will be smaller.
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Dec 30, 2012When I ran my disk clean up for the system, it reflected "Windows update cleanup" at 106 mb.
I feel sure it is left overs from my recent upgrade to win 8. To be sure though, is it ok to "erase" in the System clean up?
Maintenance :: Disk Cleanup Not Deleting Files?
Jun 8, 2014I recently ran a Disk Cleanup as part of my regular maintenance on my new computer. It had over 2.18GB of files to cleanup. That seemed a little high considering I run it every week to 2 weeks. It said it deleted all the files. I ran the Scan Disk again to be sure and it still had 2.18GB of files. I ran it again. Same result. I have a ton of room on the computer right now, but this could be a major problem down the road. Why my Disk Cleanup would appear to be working and then not delete anything?
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May 6, 2014Whether or not these batch files that I use to clear the Event Viewer logs and to activate the extended disk cleanup prompt of windows 7 are compatible with Windows 8.1.
-Event Viewer log clean up batch file
@echo offFOR /F "tokens=1,2*" %%V IN ('bcdedit') DO SET adminTest=%%VIF (%adminTest%)==(Access) goto noAdminfor /F "tokens=*" %%G in ('wevtutil.exe el') DO (call :do_clear "%%G")echo.echo goto theEnd:do_clearecho clearing %1wevtutil.exe cl %1goto :eof:noAdminexit
Updates :: Checking For Updates Hangs After Disk Clean Up
Mar 22, 2014When I run Check for Updates it just hangs. It says it is checking for updates and green progress bar is repeatedly running across, but nothing happens.
Before this problem arose I had just run disk clean-up including remove installation files and windows updates. The disk clean-up process removed about 59 GB including a large Windows.old folder.
I upgraded to Windows 8 from XP about 10 days ago. Windows update was working fine until the disk clean-up. I ran Check for Updates frequently after the upgrade to make sure I got all the updates, it worked perfectly well for both update and install.
I have tried Checking for Updates several times since running disk clean-up.
First time I ran it I had this error message: Windows Update error 0x8024a000 (only seen that one time)
I ran the Update Troubleshooter after that and it found/fixed the following:
Potential windows update database error detected 0x80070490 -Fixed
Windows update components must be fixed - fixed
The troubleshooter did not resolve the issue. I have run Check for Updates many times since with no more error messages, but it just hangs. When I run the Update troubleshhooter it fixes the same two issues as above.
Since the disk clean, Windows Update shows:
Most recent check for updates - Never
Updates were installed - Never.
As my Windows Updates were previously all succesfully installed, the history must have been cleared.
No error messages have been seen since that first one which has not repeated.
Updates :: Win 8.1 - 0xC004F012 After Disk Repair
Aug 28, 2014Today my beloved Win 8.1 gave me a surprising license deactivation, meaning the license just suddenly became void despite working properly for some few months. I suspect two reasons:
- I changed GPU the day before (but it's not like the problem occurred right after changing GPU)
- during system boot right before occurrence of the issue Windows was performing (routine?) HDD autorepair. This could suggest that some system files were damaged in the process. My only drive is an OCZ Vector SSD.
Obviously, my license is genuine.
I did try slui.exe 4 - nothing loads after selecting region. The loading icon just keeps running. I also tried sfc /scannow. It said some files were corrupted which could not be repaired. I'm attaching the log file. I also tried performing autorepair from Windows CD - to no avail. I also ran the MGADiag I found somewhere, but this version seems incompatible with 8.1, as it says "Validation unsupported OS".
I don't even know if buying a new license key (which I obviously would like to avoid) would work for me. An activation suddenly disappearing is just so... windows...
Updates :: Windows 8 Update Taking Up Too Much Disk Space
Jul 14, 2014I just did a clean install of windows 8 without all the Dell software being installed on my Dell Inspiron 7720 17R SE Laptop.
When the installation was finished I had 179GB of free space showing on the 200GB drive C: partion.
I just finished downloading and installing 111 recommended Windows updates and I now have only 164GB of free space showing on drive C:
I dread to think how much more space will be taken up when I upgrade to 8.1
Surely Windows updates shouldn't take up 15GB of space...How I can recover some of this space.
Updates :: Receiving Windows Update Error - Not Enough Disk Space?
Aug 26, 2014Windows Update trying to install KB2976627, continually receiving error that I do not have enough disk space remaining to install the update. My OS Drive has 75 GB Remaining.
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Jan 15, 2014I found several windows 8.1 activation methods in forum but which one is the best and most safe?
(I need something like Daz windows 7 loader that was clean and great)
KMspico
or
kms vl all
or
slmgr.vbs -ipk <KEY>
slmgr /skms <KMS SERVER>
slmgr.vbs -ato
or ...
PS : KMSpico create some processes, and would load my cpu?
Create A Payment Method In Windows 8?
Dec 26, 2012how can i create a payment method in windows 8 using a country other than the US, the country is a read only and its not a drop down list,
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Jan 17, 2013Any method to enable transparency in windows 8 without any glitch: [URL] .....
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a video showing the transparency in windows 8:
Graphic Cards :: Anti-Aliasing Method And Mantle (AMD / ATI)
Jul 3, 2014I have Radeon R7 250 , > AMD Radeon? R7 Series Graphics <
In the AMD CCC i have 3 AA methods to choose from:
1) Multisampling
2) Adaptive multisampling
3) Supersampling
Which option is better for quality and which is better for performance?
According to Wikipedia and AMD/ATI website,Radeon R7 250 have Mantle,but i don't see it anywhere in the CCC.
How can i test if it actually works?,is there any benchmark software?
Cannot Remove Language Or Keyboard Input Method (Windows 8.1)
Nov 14, 2013If you add an input method by mistake you CANNOT it seems remove it again.
The remove button is greyed out. This applies to Windows 8.1 not Windows 8.
How to get rid of this.
Setup Installation :: Windows 8 Keyboard Input Method
Aug 13, 2014During the installation stages of windows 8, I choose English language and US as keyboard input method. But after few weeks later, I bought a new British style keyboard and in control panel I replaced US method with English (United Kingdom). While I'm logged into the operating system the input method works correctly, but after every shutdown on a next user log in when I'm writing my password it's still English US method that not corespondent with the keys on the keyboard. This not happening if I put the system in sleep mode.
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Method To Remove Activate Windows And Build Number Watermarks From 8.1 Enterprise
Oct 14, 2013Any method to remove "Activate Windows" and "Build Number" watermarks from 8.1 Ent. ?
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Jun 10, 2014I purchased a new ASUS LAPTOP which came with windows 8 installed. When i tried to restart after installing Gtalk i got this message.
"Failure configuring windows updates. reverting changes. do not turn off your computer ".
I got this on last friday i.e the 6th of june, ever since i am not able to do anything with my laptop. I don't have windows 8 dvd as well. How do I reboot it?
Model number : Asus 15634 Laptop Intel Core i3 .
I also tried pressing the power button for 15 secs , still no luck. Tried f8 f9 and windows + r and windows+ X keys no luck.
Updates :: Failure Configuring Windows Updates From Clean Install
May 24, 2014After a BSOD and utter failure to boot (presumably a critical OS file damaged) I ran the recovery tools for a total factory reset.
Connected to the internet and worked for an hour or two, then tried a reboot. Windows update had 104 updates to process. It did them, then "Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer"
This should take half an hour. After 90 minutes it has rebooted 5 or 6 times. It keeps reverting to the same "Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer" message. Looks like it might want to reboot through each of those 104 updates.
I'm going to repeat the factory reset and the FIRST thing I will do is disable updates. I'm going to see how long I can work without any updates.
Updates :: 8.1 - Windows Could Not Search For New Updates / Error Code 80240440
May 11, 2014I just reinstalled 8 on a ssd and tried to install 8.1 from the store but it says i need to update windows first. I tried running windows update but i get an error saying "Windows could not search for new updates" error code 80240440. I tried everything I could find online and nothing seems to work. I tried restarting windows update, i tried turning off firewall, I tried reinstalling windows again and selecting "check for updates online" before installing from the cd, i tried running a check disk, and there is absolutely no program installed on the drive other than windows.
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Jul 15, 2013I just tried to integrate MSU updates to W8 Install.wim by DISM. I executed (after other commands):
Code:
DISM /image:C:mount /Add-Package /PackagePath:C:MSU
In C:MSU I have:
Code:
96 File(s) 797˙689˙211 bytes
20. 06. 2013 03:08 9˙602˙439 AMD64_ARM_X86-all-windows8-rt-kb2840632-x86_5a2074567fbc6cb4e7339dfb8adbeadfaa58b766.msu
24. 10. 2012 01:35 8˙215˙009 AMD64_IA64_X86-all-windows8-rt-kb2729462-x86_3a6f7896b3481f266299544594f1e7bcbb07701a.msu
[Code] .....
Error: 0x800f082f
Package XXXXXXXXXXXXXX may have failed due to pending updates to servicing components in the image. Try the command again.
dism.jpg
Updates :: No Boot After Updates - System Restore Only Option Available?
Aug 19, 2013 I have had to system restore 3 or 4 times in the last week or so as Windows 8 refuses to boot after installing the latest updates discovered from the last couple of weeks (though some are from December 2012)
I have unchecked all the current updates and have decided against installing them as they seem to be preventing Windows from booting.
Pattern - "Restart to install updates"
Restart locks on the start screen - Restart again and locks again (repeat this process 3x)
"Windows is automatically repairing..." - Fails
"Windows must restore settings to a previous time..." - Usually succeeds, sometimes fails.
Then I can get back into Windows.
As soon as I install these updates, I won't get back into Windows until I system restore since before the updates and my build won't remain stable unless I prevent Windows from installing these updates.What could be going on?
They are quite big updates (totalling ~740mb and have all been discovered in the last week or so though some date back to late last year)
Updates :: Laptop Taking Very Long Time To Do Updates
Dec 19, 2012My laptop started installing updates when I powered down for four hours I have had this message on the screen - keep your PC plugged in until this is done. Installing update 17 of 24.....
How long do I leave this or can I power off and try and restart?
Updates :: Windows 8 Updates Not Automatically Selected For Installation?
Jul 13, 2013Why are some of the "Important" Windows 8 updates not automatically selected for installation?
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Mar 13, 2014I was reviewing my windows updates and saw two optional updates that were pending. First one was for MS office and it went through fine. Second one was some update to AMD vision control center. During that update screen flashed couple of times and went for re-start. After that I am unable to get into the system. I tried safe mode/debugging/low resolution mode etc.. But all resulted in the same blue screen with the 0xc000021a error message.
I am able to go only to command prompt. Nothing else (fortunately I am able to backup my photos by connecting external hard drive and using command prompt). I checked the SRT log file but it doesn't say any issue. All passed.
I tried refresh PC but it came back and said "There was a problem refreshing your PC. No changes made".
I tried using win ISO image bootable flash drive. It couldn't get through me in (I just tried with PC repair option when I booted with ISO image).
Is there a way I can get over it without re-installing?
Updates :: Failure Configuring Windows Updates - Reverting Changes
Sep 15, 2014I am currently having an issue on my laptop at the moment where it's stuck in an infinite loop of 'reverting changes' after having tried to update and failed at 30%, I have done some reading at ways to boot into safe mode however it would appear windows 8 doesn't give me the chance.
I do not have a copy of my original windows 8 disc and am at a loss!
I have tried spamming F4, F8, F10 buttons and none are allowing me to enter boot mode.