Error found: Code 80070490 Windows Update encountered an unknown e

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    needs help ! Guest

    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?
     
    needs help !, Oct 1, 2009
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  2. needs help !

    Ǝиçεl Guest

    Copied Ñesponse 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
     
    Ǝиçεl, Oct 1, 2009
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