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Since 6/27/2011 none of my Windows updates have been successful. I have tried reinstalling them but without success. I get the error code "80070490". I have Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 2 installed, how can I resolve this?
2013-04-12 13:44:27
I tried both the methods mentioned above and then retried to install the updates but they failed again. My ASUS laptop came with the Vista pre-installed, so I don't have a DVD - but I do have the serial number. I wouldn't know what to do if I have to re-install Vista.
2013-04-13 09:00:24
Open the Windows Update troubleshooterhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-Windows-Update-troubleshooterReset WIndows Updatehttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vistahttp://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=504install this and then try again update.
2013-04-12 13:26:57
Follow the steps mentioned:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058
2013-04-12 11:04:01
System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=504install this and then try again update.Windows Update error 80070490http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/windows-update-error-80070490http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958044
2013-04-12 06:21:18
There is a solution explained here on the Microsoft site:http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-windows_update/error-code-80070490-when-trying-to-install-updates/11678342-0d0a-48f9-9186-726a654a34b7