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    X220: Cant upgrade to Windows 8.1

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Rambler, Oct 19, 2013.

  1. Rambler

    Rambler Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all,

    I cant seem to upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8 on my X220.

    Originally during the install it states "This application wasn't installed - view details".

    Then it states "Something happened and Windows 8.1 couldn't be installed. Please try again. Error code 0xc0000005"

    Then it states "Something happened and Windows 8.1 couldn't be installed. Please try again. Error code 0x80246007"'

    Anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks

    Rambler
     
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  2. tongdakfiend

    tongdakfiend Notebook Consultant

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    I didn't have any issues with installing Win 8.1 on my x220. However, for my desktop, I had to unplug my platter HD in order to update to Win 8.1 on my SSD. Then, I replugged my HD, and it has been smooth sailing since. Do you download everything, and then resets to the Win 8 OS? That's what was happening to me on the desktop.
     
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