Errors found Code 80070490

This appears to be one of those problems that no one seems to have a working
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.

Hello Art,

Copied �esponse 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
-=-


"Art" wrote:

> This appears to be one of those problems that no one seems to have a working
> 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.
>

How can fix this problem

"Art" wrote:

> This appears to be one of those problems that no one seems to have a working
> 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.
>