Getting a Code 80070490 unknown error when trying to update

I've been trying to install 4 important updates to my Dell XPS M1530 running
Windows Vista 32 bit. The updates I've been trying to install are:

Security Update for Windows Vista (KB967723) 4.1 MB

Update for Windows Vista (KB967723) 1.3 MB

Update for Windows Vista (KB972145) 13.7 MB

Update for Windows Vista (KB979306) 1.1 MB

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For Beginners and Intermediate Users -

1) You receive a "0x80070490" error code when you use Windows Update or
Microsoft Update Web sites to install updates
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958044>

> This issue may occur if there is corruption in the Component Based Servicing (CBS) manifest.

a) Run sfc /scannow from an Elevated Command Prompt
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936212>

b) Download, save, and then run the System Update Readiness Tool
(CheckSUR) <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821>

c) > To resolve this issue, you must perform a repair installation of
Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008.
> 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.

For Advanced Users or The Fearless -

2) How to overcome error 0x80070490 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>

3) Update manually. Security updates are issued the second Tuesday of
the month.
Non-security Windows updates are issued the fourth Tuesday of the month.
A list of all update content by month:

Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update
Services changes in content for 2010
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894199>

*** Be wary of installing NON-essential software *** that will then have
to be updated when a vulnerability is discovered in them.

Ex: Windows Desktop Search; Silverlight; etc.


MowGreen
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OR

Here is the thread which has many potential steps you may try for the issue
related to the same:

<http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?&lang=en&cr=US&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&p=1&tid=c87c2 e31-ed1f-447a-838d-3afc249659f8&mid=c87c2e31-ed1f-447a-838d-3afc249659f8>
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"HelpMeh" wrote:

> I've been trying to install 4 important updates to my Dell XPS M1530 running
> Windows Vista 32 bit. The updates I've been trying to install are:
>
> Security Update for Windows Vista (KB967723) 4.1 MB
>
> Update for Windows Vista (KB967723) 1.3 MB
>
> Update for Windows Vista (KB972145) 13.7 MB
>
> Update for Windows Vista (KB979306) 1.1 MB

Always state your full Windows version (e.g., Vista SP1; Vista 64-bit SP2)
when posting in a forum or newsgroup. Please do so in your next reply.

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)?
What third-party firewall (if any)?

Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
it)?

See the "How to obtain help" section of
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967723

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
(and/or 1-866-234-6020 and/or 1-800-936-5700) in the United States and in
Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft subsidiary. There is no-charge
for support calls that are associated with security updates. When you call,
clearly state that your problem is related to a Security Update and cite the
update's KB number (e.g., KB967723).

Or you can...

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Customers who experience issues installing Microsoft security updates also
can visit the following pages for assistance:
https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527#tab3

For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
your usual support contacts.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


HelpMeh wrote:
> I've been trying to install 4 important updates to my Dell XPS M1530
> running
> Windows Vista 32 bit. The updates I've been trying to install are:
>
> Security Update for Windows Vista (KB967723) 4.1 MB
>
> Update for Windows Vista (KB967723) 1.3 MB
>
> Update for Windows Vista (KB972145) 13.7 MB
>
> Update for Windows Vista (KB979306) 1.1 MB