Re: Windows can't find new updates

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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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~PA Bear

On Feb 8, 10:31*am, "Richard" <miller...@cox.net> wrote:
> Code 80070490. So far I haven't gotten very far in solving this problem.

PA Bear, MS MVP wrote:
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: How to overcome error 0x80070490 when installing updates in Windows
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http://blogs.msdn.com/andrekl/archiv...rver-2008.aspx
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: On Feb 8, 10:31 am, "Richard" <miller...@cox.net> wrote:
:: Code 80070490. So far I haven't gotten very far in solving this
:: problem.



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
Explains SFC / Scannow"

If SFC has failed to fix the problem, the a repair install is the usual
solution

You receive a "0x80070490" error code when you use Windows Update or
Microsoft Update Web sites to install updates
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=958044
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http://taurarian.mvps.org
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