Like many others trying to install the update (windows 8.1 via Windows Store app), I keep getting the same error code (0x80004005) in the last stages of the update.
I have successfully installed the update on 3 systems without a hitch - 2 desktop pcs and one laptop. However, when I try the same process on my HP Presario G6 I get the same error code every time: I have even reformatted the hard drive and reinstalled Windows 8 Pro from scratch, but I get the exact same result. And, yes, I have installed every update available from Windows Update before attempting the update to 8.1.
I have a Standard installation, except I have my user files on a separate partition ( documents, pictures etc) Also I have a third partition for keeping backup copies of installed software. The System Reserve partition (200mb) has no drive letter assigned and is the active partition.
Surely someone at Microsoft understands why this problem is affecting so many users. Please tell us the solution.
System spec: HP Presario G6 1253sa, Intel I3 M370, 8gb DDR3 ram, Windows 8.0 Pro with MC.
