Guide | How To How To Enable Optional Updates in Windows 8

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If you are receiving the following Error code (#0x800A0046) whilst trying to Enable Optional Updates in Windows 8. This step-by-step guide is for you.

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Before - For Windows only.

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After - For Windows and other products from Microsoft Update.

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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

1. You receive an Error code whilst trying to Enable to Install Optional Updates from Windows Updates.

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2. Open the Search Screen and search for Internet Explorer > Right-Click or Tap to Show these additional choices.

Choose to Run as Administrator

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3. Click here or Copy & Paste this link into Internet Explorer 10:
Code:
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/

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4. Check to "Agree to the Terms of Use for Microsoft Update" and hit the Install button.

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5. You should receive a message of "Microsoft Update was successfully installed".

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6. Windows Updates should open and start searching for possible Optional Updates.

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Optional Updates may include products such as, Bing Desktop, Silverlight or IntelliPoint (mouse software).
 

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