Windows 8 Something Happened Try Restarting Setup

Hi, i just bought my code for upgrading to windows 8 and i am facing some problem here. I have enter my code and the microsoft upgrade assistant said.

I have made Windows 8 my primary OS since Build of last year. I have immersed myself in completely testing and using it in real world situations. Original title: Lots of problems upgrading windows 8 to windows 8.1 Initially I got this message; Something happened and the Windows 8.1 couldn’t be. In the Store, tap or click the Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 update. if you don't see the update on the Store home screen, see Why can't I find the update in the Store? GEEK TRIVIA. Force Windows 7, 8, or 10 to Boot Into Safe Mode Without Using the F8 Key.

Update to Windows 8. Windows 8. The system requirements for Windows.  8. 1 and Windows.  RT 8. 1 are nearly the same as the requirements for Windows.  8—if your PC is already running Windows.  8 (or Windows.  RT), in most cases, you can get the free update to Windows.

 8. 1 (or Windows.  RT 8. 1). But before you begin, here are some things to keep in mind. Your files, desktop apps, user accounts, and settings come with you. Windows.  8. 1 and Windows.  RT 8. 1 come with some new built- in apps, and it will update or replace some of your existing built- in apps. Your existing Windows Store apps don't come with you, but once the update is complete, you can reinstall all of these apps at once—or just the ones you want. For more info, see the Welcome to the new Windows section of this page.

We'll check your desktop apps and devices for you. As part of the update, we check your current desktop apps and connected devices, and let you know what you'll need to do to get them ready for the update, or to get them working again after the update. In most cases, you won't need to do anything—most desktop apps, devices (like printers), and network connections will work normally after the update. If you have particular desktop apps or devices you're concerned about, you can check their compatibility in the Windows Compatibility Center. Consider using a Microsoft account to sign in to your PC. If you already use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows.

 8 or Windows.  RT, you’ll use that same account to sign in to Windows.  8. 1 or Windows.  RT 8. 1. If you don’t, we recommend that you start using a Microsoft account in Windows.  8. 1 or Windows.  RT 8. 1. Simply put, it’s the glue that holds together so many useful features of the new Windows: the ability to download apps from the Store, automatic syncing of your settings and documents between your PCs, backing up your photos to the cloud so you can get to them from anywhere, and seeing all your contacts from multiple email and social networking accounts together in the People and Mail apps. If you already have an account you use with Outlook. Xbox LIVE, Windows Phone, or Skype, then you already have a Microsoft account.

If you use more than one of these, we can help you figure out which email address to use. You can keep working while the update is installing.

Download and installation times vary from about 3. Internet connection speed, and the speed and configuration of your PC, but you can still use your PC while the update is installing in the background. During this time, if you decide to leave your PC unattended, be sure to save your work and close any apps you have open first, in case your PC needs to restart automatically while you’re away. After it restarts, you won't be able to use your PC for a little while (from about 2. After that phase is complete, we'll walk you through choosing a few basic settings and then Windows will finish applying any final updates that are needed.

Something happened and the install of Windows 8. And now you're annoyed)A friend of mine called me in a panic because his Samsung tablet wouldn't upgrade to Windows 8. Every visit to the Windows Store he was offered the Upgrade, but each attempt to upgraded ended in the error below: Sometimes this error will read "Something happened and the Windows 8. Please try again. Error code 0×8. 02.

Fortunately, this was a relatively simple fix. First open up the Command Prompt as an Administrator: At the Command Prompt type the following commands one at a time: 'net stop wuauserv' hit enter'net stop bits' hit enter. Now browse to the C: \Windows\Software Distribution folder and delete all the files and folders inside.  You may be told files are in use, if so, restart your device, and run the commands above again,but this time make sure the Windows Store app isn't open. Now back to the Command Prompt and type the following commands one at a time: 'net start wuauserv' hit enter'net start bits' hit enter.

Now open the Windows Store.  It should look like this: Try the Upgrade again… It should start downloading like the below:  Enjoy Windows 8. UPDATE #2 – If you are still having issues after trying these steps, please check out my article Windows 8. Nuclear Option for additional steps.