Need help with Windows Update, error

Whenever I try to run Windows Update, I get an error Code 80070490.  Any suggestions?

Hi Claire,
 
The error you receive occurs if there is corruption in the manifest of component maintenance base.  The only way to fix this is to do a "repair" of Windows Vista installation.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958044/en-us
The 'repair' installation (upgrade on-site) will not affect your installed programs or data.  Just make sure that you are already connected to your computer when you start the installation.  Do not boot from the DVD .

If the installation does not start automatically when you insert the DVD, run setup.exe from your DVD player.

  • When the Setup program starts and the install now screen, click install now .
  • Note When you receive the important Get updates for installation message, click go online .
  • Click upgrade when the which type of installation you want? appears

Please let us know if this solves the problem for you.

Matt
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