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From: Ringer on 19 Mar 2010 14:32 Am trying to download updates for my windows vista and keep getting the message "unable to search for updates-error code:80070490. I have tried everything that Microsoft has suggested, including a live chat, but have had no success.
From: Ǝиçεl on 19 Mar 2010 14:51 Hello Ringer, Copied яesponse from MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009] 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 2010 <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. -=- "Ringer" wrote: > Am trying to download updates for my windows vista and keep getting the > message "unable to search for updates-error code:80070490. I have tried > everything that Microsoft has suggested, including a live chat, but have had > no success.
From: PA Bear [MS MVP] on 19 Mar 2010 15:19
Always state your full Windows version (e.g., Vista SP1; Vista 64-bit SP2) when posting in a forum or newsgroup. Please do so in your next reply. What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)? Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought it)? Ringer wrote: > Am trying to download updates for my windows vista and keep getting the > message "unable to search for updates-error code:80070490. I have tried > everything that Microsoft has suggested, including a live chat, but have > had > no success. |