Windows 8.1 — Error 0x80240031 Upgrading from Windows 8When attempting to upgrade from Windows 8.0 to Windows 8.1 using the Store, the process downloads the files but then fails to install, with “This application wasn't installed - view details” and shows error code 0x80240031. One way to work around this error is to upgrade to Windows 8.1 using install media.
This process upgrades Windows 8 to 8.1 and retains your settings and product key validation. |