Error found: Code 80070490 Windows Update encountered an unknown e

Everytime i try to "check for updates" this error pops up and doesnt allow me
to, when i try to "troubleshoot" i have no luck either. Anyone know why?

Copied яesponse from TaurArian [MVP] -

0x80070490 - ERROR_NOT_FOUND
Corrupted System File; Need to perform an in-place upgrade or reinstall of
the OS.

Ignore the title : Some Windows Vista functions may not work, or Windows
Vista may stop responding
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833>
Tells you about SFC

A repair install is the usual solution of SFC /Scannow doesn't work.

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>


I hope this is enough to get you on the right road for nºw.

Let us know how it works ºut.


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10/01/09 03:01:46 pm



"needs help !" wrote:

> Everytime i try to "check for updates" this error pops up and doesnt allow me
> to, when i try to "troubleshoot" i have no luck either. Anyone know why?