Windows 8 updated / inserted media is not valid

Windows 8.1 all of a sudden (probably a broken update package) starts a loop to prepare auto repair. So I decided to do a refresh

The laptop computer was installed with Windows 8.0 and upgrades to Windows 8.1. Now, it does not recognize the media.

How can I update Windows 8.1 when only 8.0 Windows Media are available.

Hello

Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community. We will help you in the matter of fixing

Was this a copy of Windows 8 retail or OEM (original equipment manufacturer)?

Check out the following links and check if that helps fix the problem.

How to refresh Windows 8.1 if upgraded from Windows 8, and files are missing.

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows8_1-system/how-to-refresh-Windows-81-if-upgraded-from-Windows/6b828a53-3267-46EC-b8d5-14e3996790d1?page=1&TM=1422759119185

Windows Update / Reset Issues: The inserted Media is not valid

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows8_1-system/Windows-refresh-reset-issues-the-media-inserted-is/da87c6d9-A622-476e-aaab-fbf6932eb85e

If you don't have disc to install Windows or the system repair disc, contact the manufacturer of the computer.

If you use the copy of the retail of Windows 8, you can consult the following link for the Windows 8/8.1 installation disk.

How to create the installation media for a PC refresh or reset:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

The Windows upgrade with only a product key.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

I hope this helps. Please let us know if you more help.

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