Windows Update Error code:80070490

Windows could not search for new update

Error(s) Found:
Code 80070490 Windows Update encountered an unkown error.
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I'm been trying to sort this out for months, now after i installed Vista sp1 i got no more office 2007, vista etc. except for window defender, the most recent update was in 22/05/2009

i been search through microsoft for missing update but im not sure which one missing.

Vista very glitch, it sad that microsoft rushed it

plzzzzzzzzz help me solve this

Hello Gamer,

To resolve this issue, you must perform a repair installation of Windows Vista. 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.



Follow these steps:

1. Close all applications, and then restart the computer.
2. Insert the Windows Vista DVD in the computer's DVD drive.
3. In the Setup window, click Install Now.

Note If Windows does not automatically detect the DVD, follow these steps:
1. Click Start
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Start button
, and then type Drive:\setup.exe in the Start Search box.

Note The Drive placeholder is the drive letter of the computer's DVD drive.
2. In the Programs list, click Setup.exe.
3. In the Setup window, click Install Now.
4. Click Go online to obtain the latest updates for installation (recommended).
5. Type the CD key if you are prompted to do this.
6. Click Yes to accept the Microsoft Software License Terms.
7. On the Which kind of installation do you want? screen, click Upgrade.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer, and then try to install the updates.



Read more on this here: You receive a "0x80070490" error code when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update Web sites to install updates


Hope this will help you.

Cheers...

Martee said:

Hello Gamer,

To resolve this issue, you must perform a repair installation of Windows Vista. 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.



Follow these steps:

1. Close all applications, and then restart the computer.
2. Insert the Windows Vista DVD in the computer's DVD drive.
3. In the Setup window, click Install Now.

Note If Windows does not automatically detect the DVD, follow these steps:
1. Click Start
Collapse this imageExpand this image
Start button
, and then type Drive:\setup.exe in the Start Search box.

Note The Drive placeholder is the drive letter of the computer's DVD drive.
2. In the Programs list, click Setup.exe.
3. In the Setup window, click Install Now.
4. Click Go online to obtain the latest updates for installation (recommended).
5. Type the CD key if you are prompted to do this.
6. Click Yes to accept the Microsoft Software License Terms.
7. On the Which kind of installation do you want? screen, click Upgrade.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer, and then try to install the updates.



Read more on this here: You receive a "0x80070490" error code when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update Web sites to install updates


Hope this will help you.

Cheers...

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Thx for the help but i don't have my vista dvd it came with out it (preinstalled)

I'm sorry to hear that. I guess, you can borrow one from friend or order Vista dvd from Lenovo, just tell them your hdd broke down and you need dvd to install your Vista.

If it started recently, try a system restore.

dinesh said:

If it started recently, try a system restore.

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i try system restore but it did nothing the problem is still there