can't find updates, error 80070490

I have windows vista 32 bit and can't search for new updates,
it keeps showing an error code.
I have already searched alot of solutions on this site with no luck.
The history of previous installed updates is gone, and it stated that the
last update was installed in april 2009.

I already tried renaming softwaredistribution but that changed nothing,
also installed KB967723 but said it isn't for my system.
System update readyness KB947821 didn't change anything either.
Tried sfc/scannow but said there was nothing wrong

don't have an windows dvd anymore to upgrade or re-install

this is really annoying, because my pc is slowing down alot.
Internet pages keep freezing and restarting and such and i think it's
because my updates aren't installed.

Any help?

>
> this is really annoying, because my pc is slowing down alot.
>

I recommend downloading and installing
MalwareBytes' Antimalware (MBAM) and
SUPERAntiSpywa�e (SAS).

Do a full scan with Malwa�eBytes' and
SUPERAntiSpywa�e.

<http://www.superantispyware.com/>

Reboot
-=-

<http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>

Reboot
-=-

Both free versions of MBAM and SAS are on-demand scanners and offer no
'real-time' protection. Keep them installed and use them as
'second-opinion' scanner which is purposely (by design) recommended by
their respective autho�s.
-=-

>
> Internet pages keep freezing and restarting and such and i think it's
> because my updates aren't installed.
>

Report problems and check for solutions automatically

<http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/fba7e7c3-2aec-46e4-9a32-968aa620f35b1033.mspx>


Please let us know what fixes the problem or if the p�oblem remains
-=-


Good luck


Ǝиçεl
-=-

"electrictears" wrote:

> I have windows vista 32 bit and can't search for new updates,
> it keeps showing an error code.
> I have already searched alot of solutions on this site with no luck.
> The history of previous installed updates is gone, and it stated that the
> last update was installed in april 2009.
>
> I already tried renaming softwaredistribution but that changed nothing,
> also installed KB967723 but said it isn't for my system.
> System update readyness KB947821 didn't change anything either.
> Tried sfc/scannow but said there was nothing wrong
>
> don't have an windows dvd anymore to upgrade or re-install
>
> this is really annoying, because my pc is slowing down alot.
> Internet pages keep freezing and restarting and such and i think it's
> because my updates aren't installed.
>
> Any help?
>
>

The slowdown is probably something else, but for the 80070490 errors, open
the CBS.log in c:\windows\logs\cbs\
Look for "Failed to resolve Package" errors.
I you have some, note down the KB number to see if they are all the same.

Backup the registry key:
HKLM\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Com ponent Based Servicing
Then search in that location for any keys with the KB number that is
showing up as Failed to Resolve and delete those references.

restart the automatic update service, and then try searching for updates
again.

-Eddie

I already installed those 2and was able do remove some trojans and adwares,
internet is a bit better but i still have problems with the update.
Will try what Eddie Browser said

"Ǝиçεl" wrote:

> >
> > this is really annoying, because my pc is slowing down alot.
> >
>
> I recommend downloading and installing
> MalwareBytes' Antimalware (MBAM) and
> SUPERAntiSpywa�e (SAS).
>
> Do a full scan with Malwa�eBytes' and
> SUPERAntiSpywa�e.
>
> <http://www.superantispyware.com/>
>
> Reboot
> -=-
>
> <http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
>
> Reboot
> -=-
>
> Both free versions of MBAM and SAS are on-demand scanners and offer no
> 'real-time' protection. Keep them installed and use them as
> 'second-opinion' scanner which is purposely (by design) recommended by
> their respective autho�s.
> -=-
>
> >
> > Internet pages keep freezing and restarting and such and i think it's
> > because my updates aren't installed.
> >
>
> Report problems and check for solutions automatically
>
> <http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/fba7e7c3-2aec-46e4-9a32-968aa620f35b1033.mspx>
>
>
> Please let us know what fixes the problem or if the p�oblem remains
> -=-
>
>
> Good luck
>
>
> Ǝиçεl
> -=-
>
> "electrictears" wrote:
>
> > I have windows vista 32 bit and can't search for new updates,
> > it keeps showing an error code.
> > I have already searched alot of solutions on this site with no luck.
> > The history of previous installed updates is gone, and it stated that the
> > last update was installed in april 2009.
> >
> > I already tried renaming softwaredistribution but that changed nothing,
> > also installed KB967723 but said it isn't for my system.
> > System update readyness KB947821 didn't change anything either.
> > Tried sfc/scannow but said there was nothing wrong
> >
> > don't have an windows dvd anymore to upgrade or re-install
> >
> > this is really annoying, because my pc is slowing down alot.
> > Internet pages keep freezing and restarting and such and i think it's
> > because my updates aren't installed.
> >
> > Any help?
> >
> >

I have found an KB number in CBS/CheckSur that keeps saying package registry
presence failed.

I'm kinda a noob when it comes to software, sry for the stupid question
maybe but where exactly do i backup the registry key?.
HKLM\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Com ponent Based Servicing?


"Eddie Bowers [MSFT]" wrote:

> The slowdown is probably something else, but for the 80070490 errors, open
> the CBS.log in c:\windows\logs\cbs\
> Look for "Failed to resolve Package" errors.
> I you have some, note down the KB number to see if they are all the same.
>
> Backup the registry key:
> HKLM\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Com ponent Based Servicing
> Then search in that location for any keys with the KB number that is
> showing up as Failed to Resolve and delete those references.
>
> restart the automatic update service, and then try searching for updates
> again.
>
> -Eddie

electrictears wrote:
> I have found an KB number in CBS/CheckSur that keeps saying package registry
> presence failed.
>
> I'm kinda a noob when it comes to software, sry for the stupid question
> maybe but where exactly do i backup the registry key?.
> HKLM\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Com ponent Based Servicing?
>
>
> "Eddie Bowers [MSFT]" wrote:
>
>> The slowdown is probably something else, but for the 80070490 errors, open
>> the CBS.log in c:\windows\logs\cbs\
>> Look for "Failed to resolve Package" errors.
>> I you have some, note down the KB number to see if they are all the same.
>>
>> Backup the registry key:
>> HKLM\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Com ponent Based Servicing
>> Then search in that location for any keys with the KB number that is
>> showing up as Failed to Resolve and delete those references.
>>
>> restart the automatic update service, and then try searching for updates
>> again.
>>
>> -Eddie

*Right* click on the Component Based Servicing folder and choose Export.
Name the file CBS (.reg will be added to it by Vista), click the
Desktop icon in the left frame, then click the Save button.
It will be saved to *your* Desktop so you can find it if needed.

Also, please be aware that improper editing of the registry can result
in the system being unable to boot up.
*Only delete the entries* that refer to the specific KB that's lacking
content in the registry.

Please see this:
How to overcome error 0x80070490 when installing updates in Windows
Vista/Server 2008
http://blogs.msdn.com/andrekl/archiv...rver-2008.aspx

You probably do NOT need to use the instructions for reset permissions,
so stop at " Once done, I could install the package just fine. "

IF malware is in play here, then you may have to reset perms and
reinstall the Windows Update Agent.

What is the installed antivirus/security suite, is it's subscription
current, and when was the last time the system was scanned for the
presence of malware ?



MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
================

banthecheck.com
"Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked

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)?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


electrictears wrote:
> I have windows vista 32 bit and can't search for new updates,
> it keeps showing an error code.
> I have already searched alot of solutions on this site with no luck.
> The history of previous installed updates is gone, and it stated that the
> last update was installed in april 2009.
>
> I already tried renaming softwaredistribution but that changed nothing,
> also installed KB967723 but said it isn't for my system.
> System update readyness KB947821 didn't change anything either.
> Tried sfc/scannow but said there was nothing wrong
>
> don't have an windows dvd anymore to upgrade or re-install
>
> this is really annoying, because my pc is slowing down alot.
> Internet pages keep freezing and restarting and such and i think it's
> because my updates aren't installed.
>
> Any help?

Hi, i can't seem to be able to export this folder.
I do not know much about computers and such so mayne i'm overlooking it
I'm in computer/C/Windows/logs
and there i see the CBS folder.
When i rightclick there doesn't seem to be an 'export' option
I can open, scan, add to archive (winrar), copy, cut , delete..
How can i export the file? I'm looking in the right folder.

I have antiMalware and Norton.
Both recently installed and free
Last time it was scanned was 2 days ago.


>
> *Right* click on the Component Based Servicing folder and choose Export.
> Name the file CBS (.reg will be added to it by Vista), click the
> Desktop icon in the left frame, then click the Save button.
> It will be saved to *your* Desktop so you can find it if needed.
>
> Also, please be aware that improper editing of the registry can result
> in the system being unable to boot up.
> *Only delete the entries* that refer to the specific KB that's lacking
> content in the registry.
>
> Please see this:
> How to overcome error 0x80070490 when installing updates in Windows
> Vista/Server 2008
> http://blogs.msdn.com/andrekl/archiv...rver-2008.aspx
>
> You probably do NOT need to use the instructions for reset permissions,
> so stop at " Once done, I could install the package just fine. "
>
> IF malware is in play here, then you may have to reset perms and
> reinstall the Windows Update Agent.
>
> What is the installed antivirus/security suite, is it's subscription
> current, and when was the last time the system was scanned for the
> presence of malware ?
>
>
>
> MowGreen
> ================
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ================
>
> banthecheck.com
> "Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked
> .
>

I'm sorry, don't know much about computers, i have vista 32bit.
don't know sp?:s
I have Norton Anti-virus, recently installed and did a full scan
I have SuperAntiSPyware and Malwarebytes' anti-malware
The norton is a free trail version and i had installed McAfee but don't have
it anymore.

I also did a full scan with Norton and with anti-malware and
superantispyware, my internet pages didn't freeze.. for a while. eg: when i
have 2 internetpages open and close 1 of them, my pc needs alot of work to
close it, resulting in a frozen screen sometimes.
So i think i have something that keeps returning. Maybe a program that is
installed?
But Norton etc. keeps overlooking this problem.

Thank you for helping btw
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> 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)?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
>
> electrictears wrote:
> > I have windows vista 32 bit and can't search for new updates,
> > it keeps showing an error code.
> > I have already searched alot of solutions on this site with no luck.
> > The history of previous installed updates is gone, and it stated that the
> > last update was installed in april 2009.
> >
> > I already tried renaming softwaredistribution but that changed nothing,
> > also installed KB967723 but said it isn't for my system.
> > System update readyness KB947821 didn't change anything either.
> > Tried sfc/scannow but said there was nothing wrong
> >
> > don't have an windows dvd anymore to upgrade or re-install
> >
> > this is really annoying, because my pc is slowing down alot.
> > Internet pages keep freezing and restarting and such and i think it's
> > because my updates aren't installed.
> >
> > Any help?
>
> .
>

> Backup the registry key:
> HKLM\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Com ponent Based Servicing
> Then search in that location for any keys with the KB number that is
> showing up as Failed to Resolve and delete those references.

Eddie was trying to point out that properly editing the registry will
resolve the updating error.

Please, *do NOT even attempt to do so* if you can not differentiate
between what you're seeing in Windows Explorer as opposed to what you
would be seeing if you opened the Registry Editor.


MowGreen
================
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
================

banthecheck.com
"Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked


electrictears wrote:
> Hi, i can't seem to be able to export this folder.
> I do not know much about computers and such so mayne i'm overlooking it
> I'm in computer/C/Windows/logs
> and there i see the CBS folder.
> When i rightclick there doesn't seem to be an 'export' option
> I can open, scan, add to archive (winrar), copy, cut , delete..
> How can i export the file? I'm looking in the right folder.
>
> I have antiMalware and Norton.
> Both recently installed and free
> Last time it was scanned was 2 days ago.
>
>
>>
>> *Right* click on the Component Based Servicing folder and choose Export.
>> Name the file CBS (.reg will be added to it by Vista), click the
>> Desktop icon in the left frame, then click the Save button.
>> It will be saved to *your* Desktop so you can find it if needed.
>>
>> Also, please be aware that improper editing of the registry can result
>> in the system being unable to boot up.
>> *Only delete the entries* that refer to the specific KB that's lacking
>> content in the registry.
>>
>> Please see this:
>> How to overcome error 0x80070490 when installing updates in Windows
>> Vista/Server 2008
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/andrekl/archiv...rver-2008.aspx
>>
>> You probably do NOT need to use the instructions for reset permissions,
>> so stop at " Once done, I could install the package just fine. "
>>
>> IF malware is in play here, then you may have to reset perms and
>> reinstall the Windows Update Agent.
>>
>> What is the installed antivirus/security suite, is it's subscription
>> current, and when was the last time the system was scanned for the
>> presence of malware ?
>>
>>
>>
>> MowGreen
>> ================
>> *-343-* FDNY
>> Never Forgotten
>> ================
>>
>> banthecheck.com
>> "Security updates should *never* have *non-security content* prechecked
>> .
>>