Errors found Code 80070490
Art
solution. Reinstalling an operating system is not a solution it’s a reason to
change operating systems. This type of problem was not supposed to happen
with Vista. Let’s see some big guns on this one!
Update Error:
Some Updates not installed:
2 Failed updates (KB967723, KB972145)
Errors found Code 80070490 (Unknown Error)
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: WindowsUpdateFailure
ClientVersion: 7.4.7600.226
Win32HResult: 80070490
UpdateId: AE2C61ED-AC12-4369-BED6-4375CD79CA6D
Scenario: Install
SourceId: 101
Environment: Unmanaged
OS Version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033
Software Version and SP:
Vista Ultimate
SP 2
Solution Effort:
System Update Readiness Tool (KB947821) (no resolution)
KB Article ID: 958044 (no upgrade option available with ultimate
version)
Virus Protection:
Microsoft Security Essentials.
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Hello Art,
Copied яesponse from MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
MowGreen 11/10/2009 7:17 PM PST
For Beginners and Intermediate Users -
1) You receive a "0x80070490" error code when you use Windows Update or
Microsoft Update Web sites to install updates
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958044>
> This issue may occur if there is corruption in the Component Based Servicing (CBS) manifest.
a) Run sfc /scannow from an Elevated Command Prompt
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936212>
b) Download, save, and then run the System Update Readiness Tool
(CheckSUR) <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821>
c) > To resolve this issue, you must perform a repair installation of
Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008.
> Performing a repair installation will restore the current Windows installation to the version of the
> installation DVD. This also requires the installation of all updates that are not included on the
> installation DVD.
For Advanced Users or The Fearless -
2) How to overcome error 0x80070490 when installing updates in Windows
Vista/Server 2008
<http://blogs.msdn.com/andrekl/archive/2008/09/29/how-to-overcome-error-0x80070490-when-installing-updates-in-windows-vista-server-2008.aspx>
3) Update manually. Security updates are issued the second Tuesday of
the month.
Non-security Windows updates are issued the fourth Tuesday of the month.
A list of all update content by month:
Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update
Services changes in content for 2009
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894199>
*** Be wary of installing NON-essential software *** that will then have
to be updated when a vulnerability is discovered in them.
Ex: Windows Desktop Search; Silverlight; etc.
MowGreen
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