For those customers updating to Windows 8.1 Update manually using the available from MSDN and TechNet will notice that this spring update is a collection of .msu files needed to be installed in a certain order and one-by-one, instead of a single we’re used to see with Service Packs. So to avoid mistakes and making sure Windows 8.1 Update gets installed fully there is an easier and automated way to do it, simply follow the steps below.
Instructions
Create a .txt file in the same folder where you have the Windows 8.1 Update files and open it.
In the text file copy and paste the following script:
Use the Save as option to save the file as a .bat file.
@ECHO OFFECHO: Installing KB2919442START /WAIT Windows8.1-KB2919442-x64.msuECHO: Installing KB2919355START /WAIT Windows8.1-KB2919355-x64.msuECHO: Installing KB2932046START /WAIT Windows8.1-KB2932046-x64.msuECHO: Installing KB2959977START /WAIT Windows8.1-KB2959977-x64.msuECHO: Installing KB2937592START /WAIT Windows8.1-KB2937592-x64.msuECHO: Installing KB2938439START /WAIT Windows8.1-KB2938439-x64.msuECHO: Installing KB2934018START /WAIT Windows8.1-KB2934018-x64.msuECHO: Install complete – press any key to reboot.Pauseshutdown.exe /r /t 00exit
- Simply double-click the .bat file and the update process will begin. You’ll be prompt to approve each update, click Yes, and the updates will be installed in the correct order. Then the computer will restart to complete the update.
SEE ALSO: Windows 8.1 Update: the complete list of changes and new features (update)
Source Michael Crump
