8.1 Windows Installer tells me that I need administrator access

I scoured the community forum for a total of 5 hours in the 24 last.  I tried EVERY solution that I found and NONE OF THE HAVE WORKED!

I just ran an update of Windows 8 on my less than a laptop years because the store doesn't work anymore, I ran the 150 + required updates needed windows, I AM THE ONLY USER on this PORTABLE, the device is approved and I'm connected with my Microsoft Account.

Yet I can not update the Windows 8.1 laptop because he always tells me that I need an administrator account.

Control Panel > user watch accounts:

My name

Microsoft user account

ADMINISTRATOR

Password protected

What EXACTLY is needed for me to download and upgrade to 8.1 Windows?

Hello

At the same time uninstall Windows Update KB2871389 and then put it back solves the problem for most people who have tried.

You can uninstall it by going to programs and features and by clicking on "View installed updates" at the top to the left. You will need to scroll the list to find it. Then right-click on it to get the option uninstall.

There was much more updated since then however... It's the initial update that is required for the upgrade from 8.1 to be available in the store...

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