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• Do a Windows Update 80070490 error when try to use windows update

  I get an error 80070490 when I try to install the following updates

  Update security for Windows Vista (KB967723)

  Update for Windows Vista (KB970430)

  Update for Windows Vista (KB972145)

  Update for Windows Vista (KB979306)

  They are listed as important updates.  I installed the other updates for Windows Defender, but these do not seem to settle.  My history of update, it seems that the problem began around 12/03/2010.  Is when updates tried to install, but they have not and they tried to settle down since then.  I have to do a system restore.  What do you guys recommend.  I did a Norton Scan, scanned with malware, CC Cleaner Registry tool and run all that much good.  Nothing found.  Fixed all errors registry with CC Cleaner and they still do not work.  Even scanned with windows defender.  Doesn't seem to be a virus, would not exclude it.  Everything seems fine.  Help, please.  Thank you.

  As you say, that you have a "Dell" can also be interested in this:
  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DSN/en/document?c=us&docid=347576&l=en&s=Gen

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  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.
  However, a repair installation (AKA In - Place Upgrade) will not solve the problem if it is due to a hijackware infection.

  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 or SP2 for Vista updatehttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537

  Step 7 (method for Windows Vista), the * UPGRADE option is not available because SP1/SP2 has been installed.

  Uninstalling SP1 or SP2

  The reason being that the original installation has been updated with SP1/SP2 and so the possibility of upgrade is not available because you have is newer that what you started with so Service Packs must go.

  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

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Updates fail to download using Windows Update

  I am running Windows XP Professional Sp3 and when you use Windows Update its identifies I need 88 critical updates. I confirm that I am reuqire to install but they constantly fail to download.

  Please answer all the questions of diagnostic following by number in your very next answer (no need to quote this post):

  1. what application or antivirus security suite is installed and your current subscription?  What anti-spyware (other than Defender) applications?  What third-party firewall (if applicable)?

  2 a Norton or McAfee application already installed on this machine?

  3. do you have a Norton or a trial of free McAfee come preinstalled on the computer when you bought it? (No matter if you have never used or activated).

  =======================

  You can encounter errors related to connect temporary [e.g. 0x80072EFF 0x80072EFE 0x80072EFD; 0x80072EEF; 0x80072EE2; 0x80072EE7; 0xC80003FA; 0x8024402F] when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941

  How to reset the Windows Update components?
  -Online skip the section to APPLY to if Win7; Access KB971058 via Internet Explorer (32-bit) only. Run the difficulty in DEFAULT and AGGRESSIVE modes, then restart [1]
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

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  [1] full Disclosure: the difficulty operating in AGGRESSIVE mode will remove your update history but not list the updates installed in Add/Remove Programs (Windows XP) or updates installed (Vista & Win7).

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• When I try to install Microsoft Update (as opposed to using Windows Update), I get the error number: 0 x 80070002

  When I try to install Microsoft Update (as opposed to using Windows Update), I get the error number: 0 x 80070002

  Hello

  Look in Control Panel - updates of Windows to see what is the KB and post it here. It can indeed not necessary it and
  be able to make a right click on it and HIDE. Let us know what the update is so we can help advise.

  Also, if you don't need it you can try to download it here.

  Microsoft Download Center - research on KBxxxxxx the number of update for anchor xxxxxx
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

  Download - SAVE - go to the place where your put it - click on - RUN as ADMINISTRATOR

  If you need to fix the error:

  Error message when you use the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site to install updates: "0 x 80070002.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/956698

  Windows Update Error 80070002http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/c5f4d9e0-3eb6-426b-8118-0cedf489a75f1033.mspx#EJH

  Fix Error 80070002 when using Windows Update in Vista
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/12/21/fix-Error-80070002-when-using-Windows-Update-in-Vista/
  Error Code 0 × 80070002 during Windows Vista SP1 Setup Install - SP2 might have similar problem
  http://www.tipandtrick.NET/2008/error-code-0x80070002-during-Windows-Vista-SP1-Setup-install/

  You receive an error '0 x 80070002' or '0 x 80070003' code after you download an update from Windows Update, Microsoft Update or Windows Server Update Services
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/910336

  Error message when you use the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site to install updates: "0 x 80070002.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/956698

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• I can't use windows update. I get an error when I try to use it.

  I can't use windows update. I get an error when I try to use it. Someone knows how to solve this problem

  Original title: I have a desktop pc with windows xp, I can't use windows update. An error when I try to use it. Someone has any idea how to solve this problem.

  You must be at Service Pack 3 level before you can use Windows updates.

  To determine which service pack is currently installed on your computer, follow these steps:

  1. Click Startand then click run.
  2. Copy and paste, or type the following command, and then click OK:

  winver

  A dialog box displays the version of Windows and the service pack that is currently installed on your computer.

  If you haven't already done so, you will need to install the SP2 and SP3 (SP1 note no longer exists).

  How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322389

  SP2 - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=28 (for single PCs too)

  For Windows XP Service Pack 2 installation procedure

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/875364

  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

  It is stated in "How to obtain the latest service pack XP" is.

  If you have problems obtaining the service pack from Windows Update, you can download the package of standalone update from the Download Center. This page will say that this installation package is intended for it professionals and developers. However, you can download this file safely. The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

  See also: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2497281

  April 8, 2014, support and updates for Windows XP will be more available. Don't let not your PC not protected.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows/end-support-help

• Whenever I try to use Windows Update for windows XP, I get the error message 0 x 80070424

  This happens when I try to do my updates for school work.

  Hi Benoit,.

  I suggest you to follow the steps in the article and check.

  Error 0 x 80070424 occurs when you use Windows Update, Microsoft Update, or Windows Firewall

  I hope this helps. Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

• Cannot use Windows Update - KB982132 and KB972270 fail to install, error 0x800A0007

  I can't using Windows Update for two 'critical updates of security". I got anumber of error messages, but the last was 0x800A0007. This is nowhere on their support pages. Can someone suggest a possible solution?  (If I can solve this problem, I can get IE9 fixing.) With the help of Windows XP Edition family

  The two KB982132 and KB972270 updates failed to install (twice) with error message that appears now is no longer on the 0x8007001F support page.

  Since that time when I get to "check your computer for Updates" page fails to display and code error 0x800A0007, which also appears nowhere.

  Norton Internet Security Firewall is disabled and the Windows Firewall is enabled.

  Thank you-

  Do not uninstall IE8 or IE7 before doing a repair installation leaves the two Internet Explorer and Windows in a "confused" or "broken" State - so your Windows Update (if any) problems.

  I'm sorry to tell you that your only recourse now formats the hard drive & then by doing a new installation of Windows. [1]

  Follow the instructions in this post of mine in another forum (to-the-letter & in order! ) to restore your computer to a State safe & functional: http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=44636

  If you need additional help with the clean install, please start your own, new topic in this forum: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-system

  Note: The computer must NOT be connected to the internet or local networks (i.e. other computers) in its current state. All your personal data (e.g., banking online & passwords credit card) must be considered at risk, if not already compromised.

  Wish I had better news for you.  Good luck!

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  [1] PS: I learned that the hard way, too, many years ago!

• My product key on a new installation was invalid so then I activated by phone... now when I use windows update it does not work correctly

  My product key on a new installation was invalid so then I activated by phone... now when I use windows update it is not working properly because it says that I don't have a genuine copy of windows... But it seems that the updates don't come down... is it ok to work this way?

  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 ) tool
  Once saved, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, which will produce the report.
  To copy the report in your response, click the button copy in the tool (ignore the error at this stage), and then paste (using r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your response.
   
  Windows security updates will continue to come down the pipe under automatic updates, but you cannot access the General updates until the system to validate.

• Try to use Windows Update to install 2 updates, get "updates are not configured correctly. Restoration of the changes

  Try to use Windows Update to install 2 updates (Windows Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Vista) and an a security update Cumulative for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista KB253048. It's on a laptop at home unique stand alone, works with Windows Vista Home Premium SP2.

  Windows Update initially reported two updates correctly installed and asks me to restart the PC, what I'm doing. Before the connection at the reboot prompt, I get a message saying "updates are not configured correctly. Restoration of the changes. It is the next messages saying: step 1/2/3 of 3 0% complete.
  After I then connect I get the message ' Windows to not install important updates.

  Update history reveals the KB253048 cannot install (error 80070005), but IE9 installed successfully. However when click on the IE icon and run Internet Explorer version 8 of Internet Explorer, I get, not version 9.

  I tried to do this several times on 2 days, but get same problem.

  This gives a shot.

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  Applications, (Norton and McAfee) are notorious for not not upgrade (or uninstalling) itself.

  [You may want to print these instructions for reference offline. If a step said to reboot, reboot.]

  1. download the Norton Removal Tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  2. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the taskbar).

  3. After completing some you have a copy of your handy product key, uninstall all Norton software (including LiveUpdate and everything Norton Add ons) via Control Panel | Programs | Uninstall a program (or Control Panel |) Programs and features, if you are using the classic view).

  4 IMPORTANT! -Online activate Windows Firewall immediately after the restart.

  NB: Now you're "working without a net": no to ANYTHING else online (e.g., navigation, reading e-mail, chat) until you have completed step #7 below!

  5. right click on the file that you saved in step #1 above, and then select run as administrator.  DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

  6. do a clean install of Norton 360 (using your product ID, if need be) & reboot. CF. http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20080514162318EN

  NOTE: Do NOT activate or install additional modules of Norton (for example, Norton Anti-Phishing) immediately!
  
  7. manually and repeatedly run LiveUpdate (Norton) until you get a prompt "no update more".

  8. open Internet Explorer (only) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 & run the difficulty.

  9. IMPORTANT - DON'T SKIP THIS STEP! Open Internet Explorer, to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 of => & run who fix it in methods AGGRESSIVE then by DEFAULT. [1]

  10. restart one last & test.

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  [1] full Disclosure: the difficulty operating in AGGRESSIVE mode will remove your update history but not the list of installed updates.

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  WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft
  http://MVP.support.Microsoft.com/GP/mvpfaqs

• I cannot use windows update. The 80070490 error keeps coming back.

  I cannot use windows update.  The 80070490 error keeps coming back.

  I tried "System update tool", "windows repair" and I don't seem to be able to get upgrades using my DVD of windows.  What can I do?

  Any help would be much appreciated

  I cannot use windows update.  The 80070490 error keeps coming back.

  I tried "System update tool", "windows repair" and I don't seem to be able to get upgrades using my DVD of windows.  What can I do?

  Any help would be much appreciated

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work, try this...

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:
     
     net stop wuauserv
     CD %SystemRoot%\System32
     Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
     net start wuauserv

  3. Reset
  4. Try to update.

  * Important * When you do this, the following problems occur:

  • Updates that are currently downloaded but which have not yet been installed must be downloaded again by using Windows Update or Microsoft Update.
  • When you remove the Software Distribution folder, your download history is deleted.
  • If you currently receive updates from Microsoft Update and Windows Update, you will need to reselect this option from the Windows Update Web site.

  
  * Note * if the problem is resolved and you can successfully download and install the updates, you can delete the directory SoftwareDistribution.old to recover disk space.

  
  STILL no? We have something to try...

  Use this FixIt:
  How to get the latest version of the Windows Update Agent

  Reset.

  Save components WU:

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:

     regsvr32 Jscript.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuapi.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work after that - repeat ONCE more that part...

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  Come back and let everyone know how you faired.

• is it possible to update device drivers by using windows update 7?

  I have HP Dv6 3050, is it enough to develop software and update drivers using win7 or I need to manually download form download for HP?

  Hello:

  First of all, you can use Windows Update to download and install the latest drivers. If you still have missing drivers after doing this, you will need to manually download the drivers from the support page of your laptop.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?LC=en&DLC=en&cc=us&product=4230544&lang=en&

  Paul

• Should I use Windows update for updates or download Toshiba bullet only?

  Hello

  I have Toshiba Satellite laptop computer with Windows XP. I wonder what should I use windows update to download patches and additions or only
  install quick fix from the Toshiba support pages? Is there a difference?

  I noticed that to the Toshiba support site, there is no new update (miracles) have come in this year at all.

  I ask this because I have some time ago asked Toshiba (when I contacted their support) I use only WLAN updates provided by Toshiba, Intel does not update even if I have the Intel WLAN card in my laptop and there was new driver at the side of Intel.

  I agree with the previous user. I never installed all the patches page download Toshiba, just used Windows Update option in Explorer. So far, I've never noticed some problems.

  If you clean the OS installation I recommend you to install SP2 (if missing) and after doing this run Windows updates.

  I can't tell you much on Intel, but I repeatedly used newer drivers directly from the Intel download page.

• Apply SP3 to sp3.cab manually instead of using Windows Update?

  The original installation software of my PC included only Service Pack 2.  I used the update to upgrade my machine to SP3.  It took a lot of time (about 90 minutes).  What I would like to know... are the installation of SP3 files downloaded to my machine in a format that would allow me to run the update manually without going through Windows Update.  I found the SP3.cab file on my machine... but it isn't but 22.7 MB while updating told me that the download was (if I remember correctly) 66 MB approximately.  I don't want to download the full blown sp3 (314 mb) and I would like to avoid having to use Windows update to update my machine the next time I have to rebuild this machine.  Any suggestions on the best way to do it?

  22 Sp3.cab MB isn't the whole update file, AFAIK. It is not yet a complete file.

  My advice would be to let Windows Update to install SP3 if you do want to installation offline.

  If you are interested, see this article:

  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717

  MRI!

• Cannot use windows update after the new installation of xp sp2

  Cannot use windows update after the new installation of xp sp2

  How to reset the Windows Update settings?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Harold Horne / TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty.

• Need to run Windows Update online

  Please note:
  I chose the 'Windows Vista' forum, but the link to this forum.  Please move my question to the right place.  Thank you!
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  I need to run Windows Update to www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/vistadefault.aspx instead of from the Panel.  Can I disable the "automatic" version, or is there another way to go beyond this?

  The problem is that my ISP limits the size of downloads of the day, unless I have download only for a certain period of time during the night.  I can't afford to have my computer slow down to dial-up speed during the day below, and since I don't want to give general approval of Windows Update to download and install, I can not limit his schedule.

  Thank you in advance.

  @NicoleL: Please report all further follow-up replies to your original thread:http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/12c29e06-282e-4a70-aecb-135305d9e5b1

  You have a real mess on your hands.

  PS: Despite what you see at the top of this page in the URL or the forum, this forum handles problems of Windows Update for Windows XP, Vista and Win7. [What were thinking?]

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft