My Windows system update stopped downloading programs he wants to install, how to install the updates again? The error code is 80070490

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Assuming Vista...

0 X 80070490 - ERROR_NOT_FOUND
Corrupted system file; You will need to perform an upgrade on the spot or reinstalling the operating system.

The error you receive occurs if there is corruption in the manifest of component maintenance base.

Ignore the title: the "Windows features" dialog box is empty in Windows 7 or Windows Vista, or you receive an error message that includes the following code when you try to use Windows Update: "0 x 80073712".
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931712
"Explains the SFC / Scannow.

A repair install is the usual solution of SFC/scannow does not work.

You receive an error code "0 x 80070490" when you use Microsoft Update or Windows Update Web sites to install updates
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958044

NB: If you have installed SP1 for Vista - step 7 (method for Windows Vista), the * UPGRADE option is not available because SP1 has been installed. http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948537

Uninstall SP1

See also:

How to overcome error 0 x 80070490 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

Source: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/7dca9387-4c4f-4f74-811e-4de3bcd1ba9e

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