0x80070490 error, going insane!

[NoelDP]

This is a complex situation, then - Try installing the offline SP1 from here.
Download: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone (KB936330) - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details
If it fails, what error message do you get?

What happens if you try installing IE8 - from Download Internet Explorer 8 - Microsoft Windows ?

 

[Triggertx]

Download: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone (KB936330) - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details
If it fails, what error message do you get?

I've tried that over and over, (KB936330), same error message. I'm going to give the ie8 install a go.
I really do appreciate your time.

 

[wither 3]

This morning, Brink posted a method of fixing the Windows Updater in another thread. I don't have time to look for it now. It might have been in the Software subforum.