finally I got it installed; removing under services both NET services worked for me. Note I had removed malwarebytesd earlier.
Thanks everyone for your help
I tried the inplace upgrade but it didnt install and gave error message after reverting back : the installation failed in the SAFE-OS phase with an error during INSTALL-UPDATES OPERATION"
Thanks Tekkie Boy. I managed to download the update ok with your registry change but unfortunately the update failed to install!! anything else I can try?
I disabled the antivirus and malwarebytes etc
I have had same problem. I tried the earlier suggestion about installing from the microsoft catalogue but this didint install at all. from Windows update I sometimes get to 25% installation on occasion only. Mostly it doesnt download let alone install.
Help and advice please?