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How to Fix Error Code 0x80070490?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

Error code 0x80070490 is a windows update error. This error code happens when the update process is interrupted or if the update files are corrupted.

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1. Restart your computer and try again

Check for updates and install any available updates. Restart your computer. Check for and start the Microsoft Windows Repair Tool. If the Windows Repair Tool fails to fix the error, restart your computer and try again from the beginning.

2. Try running the Windows Update troubleshooter and see if it can fix the issue

  1. Open the Windows Update troubleshooter (by going to the Start menu and typing "troubleshoot" and clicking on "Troubleshoot" in the search results).
  2. If you are prompted to provide an administrator password or virtual machine account name, type the password or account name.
  3. Click on "Next."
  4. On the "Select Update Type" screen, select "Windows Update."
  5. On the "Next" screen, click on "Check for updates."
  6. If there are any updates to install, the Windows Update troubleshooter will show you a list of the available updates and will ask you to choose one to install.
  7. If there are no updates to install, the Windows Update troubleshooter will show you a list of the available updates and will ask you to choose one to repair.
  8. If the Windows Update troubleshooter can't fix the issue, you will be prompted to contact Microsoft support.

3. Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder and try again

  1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the location where the SoftwareDistribution folder is located.
  2. Right-click on the SoftwareDistribution folder and select Delete.
  3. If the deletion process fails, try to repair the SoftwareDistribution folder. To do this, follow these steps: a. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the location where the SoftwareDistribution folder is located. b. Right-click on the SoftwareDistribution folder and select Properties. c. On the General tab, select the Repair button. d. If the repair process fails, try to uninstall the software distribution package. To do this, follow these steps: a. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the location where the SoftwareDistribution folder is located. b. Right-click on the SoftwareDistribution folder and select Uninstall. c. If the uninstall process fails, try to restore the software distribution package. To do this, follow these steps: a. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the location where the SoftwareDistribution folder is located. b. Right-click on the SoftwareDistribution folder and select Restore.

4. Reset the Windows Update Components and try again

  1. Open the "command prompt" as administrator
  2. Type "reset windowsupdate" and press Enter
  3. If prompted to confirm the operation, type "yes" and press Enter
  4. If the "Windows Update Components" service is not running, you will need to start it by typing "services.msc" and pressing Enter
  5. In the "Windows Update Components" service list, right-click on "Windows Update" and select "Restart".
  6. If the "Windows Update Components" service is not running, you will need to start it by typing "services.msc" and pressing Enter
  7. When the "Windows Update Components" service has restarted, type "reset windowsupdate" and press Enter
  8. If the "Windows Update Components" service is not running, you will need to start it by typing "services.msc" and pressing Enter
  9. When the "Windows Update Components" service has restarted, type "configure windowsupdate" and press Enter
  10. In the "Windows Update Components" configuration window, click on the "General" tab and select "Reset Windows Update Components".
  11. In the "Reset Windows Update Components" window, select "All components" and click on the "Reset" button.
  12. Click on the "Close" button to exit the "Reset Windows Update Components" window.
  13. Type "start windowsupdate" and press Enter to try to re-install the Windows Update components.

5. Try installing the updates in Safe Mode

  1. Open the Start Menu and search for "Windows Update."
  2. Click on the "Windows Update" icon.
  3. Click on the "Check for Updates" button.
  4. If the updates are available, you will be prompted to install them.
  5. Once the updates are installed, restart your computer.
  6. If the error code 0x80070490 still appears, you can try to fix it by following the steps below. a. First, try starting your computer in Safe Mode. To do this, press the F8 key repeatedly during startup until you see the "Safe Mode" menu. b. Choose "Safe Mode with Networking." c. If the error code 0x80070490 still appears, try to disable some of the drivers that are known to cause this problem. To do this, visit the website of the manufacturer of your computer, and look for a list of drivers that are compatible with your computer. Disable the drivers that are not compatible with your computer, and restart your computer. d. If the error code 0x80070490 still appears, try reinstalling the Windows operating system.

6. Try using the DISM tool to fix the issue

  1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /Check-Health
  3. If the command is successful, the DISM tool will report that the operation was successful. If the command is unsuccessful, the DISM tool will report the error code and the specific problem that prevented the operation from being successful.
  4. If the command is unsuccessful, you can try to fix the problem by following the instructions that are provided in the error message.

If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:

  1. Reinstall Windows 10.