Windows 10: Windows 8.1 Virus Protection updates

Windows 8.1 virus protection will not update. Automatic updates are turned on and it has never been a problem in the past, The first error message reads "The service could not be started as group or resource not in correct state to perform requested operation." When I close the message and click update it goes through the motions of downloading and installing then just cancels and says there is a connectivity problem but my internet is working perfectly. I do have another product called Spybot up and running, Could this be the problem, but it never has been in the past??

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Windows 8 failure configuring updates and reverting

I agree 8 is awful! It's not for me though... I replaced a broken screen in a Win 8 laptop that was given to me and I am going to give it for free to someone that can't afford one so they can do homework at home. Yes I took it from 8 to 8.1 back on 10/09/2014. This is what I posted there...

"Great post! I found a similar one. I would like to point out that you may want to edit your OP...

1. Step 1 should read to disable AUTOMATIC updates, not disable manual updates.

2. KB2871398 should really read KB2871389

I would like to say that KB2917499 may also be needed as it was in my case. I also had to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter after installing those 2 updates. After these steps I was able to begin my 8.1 download from the Microsoft store. I don't know if it made a difference or not, but I also went into the Bios and disabled "Secure Boot."

It was a helpful post. Thanks!

 

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