error 0x80070490

I receive error 0x80070490 when I attempt to install standalone SP2 package.
Any advice?

Thanks.

Please state your full Windows ve�sion (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
posting to this newsgroup.

See if this sugesstion can help you:
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>

or

<http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?query=80070490&dg=microsoft.public.wi ndowsupdate&cat=en_US_56d1dd45-de9e-4fc5-9bc1-2d1d0de6daee&lang=en&cr=US&pt=&catlist=&dglist=&pt list=&exp=&sloc=en-us>
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Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for Windows
Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) is valid until November 26, 2009. Availability of
chat or e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=582034 &
select appropriate category (i.e., Download issue; Installation issue;
Issues after you install a service pack).

You'll find additional support for Vista SP2 issues in
microsoft.public.windows.vista.general newsgroup and in these forums:

• http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...stawu/threads/

• http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...nstall/threads

• http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...stasp/threads/
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Good luck

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

Let us know how it works ºut.

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"Derick2010" wrote:

> I receive error 0x80070490 when I attempt to install standalone SP2 package.
> Any advice?
>
> Thanks.

Derick2010 wrote:
:: I receive error 0x80070490 when I attempt to install standalone SP2
:: package. Any advice?
::
:: Thanks.



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

The error you are receiving occurs if there is corruption in the Component
Based Servicing manifest.

Ignore the title : Some Windows Vista functions may not work, or Windows
Vista may stop responding
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833
Explains SFC / Scannow"

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

NB: If you've installed SP1 for Vista

Step 7 (method for Windows Vista), the *UPGRADE* option is not available
because SP1 has been installed.

Uninstall SP1 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537

Also see:

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


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