Comments on: Windows Update Error: 80070490

By: yaquiestoya

yaquiestoya — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:01:29 +0000

Hola,

tengo este problema pero en Windows Server 2008 y Restaurar el sistema no es una opcion para solucionarlo. Intente bajar los archivos e instalarlo manualmente pero aparecen con fecha de publicacion del 2009

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:44:14 +0000

The procedure at http://www.allquests.com/question/1416620/-FIX-0x8024400D-8024400D-Microsoft-Update-Errors.html claims to fix many update issues with Windows. Am about to try it and sill report back whether it worked.

By: Syed

Syed — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:09:52 +0000

Hi,

I managed to resolve similar issues doing the below:

My checklist:

1. IE proxy set
2. Part of Local Admins

Issue resolution details:

Windows 2003:

-Stop Automatic Update Services
-Delete created a new folder (download) C:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
-Start Automatic Update Services and try to update

Windows 2008 X64 SP2:

-Stop windows update service
-Rename old folder and create a new folder (DataStore): C:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\
-Rename old folder and create a new folder (Download):C:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
-Start windows update service
-Try windows update

By: mhill16

mhill16 — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:38:22 +0000

My error message (same as above) began on 9/3/10. I had a fully updated Windows Vista OS with SP2 installed, and all the updates. However, I was on vacation, camping, and the battery ran down while the pc was on standby. So, when I went to login, I got a Login Failure message. After I returned home on the 8th, I researched that error, only to find out that I had to restore back to my last backup, which was 9/2009. After days of that, my Windows Update keeps bringing me Vista SP2, but then I get the Failure message: Element not found over and over again. Today, I have downloaded the manual MS UPdate Standalone Pkg, and run it several times. I have also manually downloaded SP2, but continue to get the Failure message: Element not found. It would be cheaper, time and $$ wise, to upgrad to Win 7, I think! Maybe that is what is behind all these failures – $$ for MS!

By: Krunk

Krunk — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:56:10 +0000

In reply to Stephen. I'm not sure I could be of much more help since there are so many different ways that have worked for different people. Have you tried restoring your system to a previous state? There's also a bunch of other things you can try that people have posted in the comments.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:49:00 +0000

In reply to Krunk.

Hi again Krunk

Sorry i 4got 2 say my error code is the same as the above 80070490.

Thanks again.

Stephen

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:05:45 +0000

In reply to Krunk.

Hi Krunk
I tried 2 d.load system readiness tool & it says the update does’nt apply 2 my system!
I have windows vista basic 32bit & have tried pretty much everything 2 resolve the problem
with no success.
Your help would be very much appreciated.

Many Thanks.

Stephen

By: mike

mike — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:09:44 +0000

In reply to Krunk.

That’s great news about the programs remaining on an upgrade – I had forgotten that fact. And I should be able to live without a few updates for awhile before I get the Windows 7 discs back from my dad.

Thanks a lot for the quick reply!

By: Krunk

Krunk — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:48:47 +0000

In reply to mike. If you've tried everything suggested here, I'm not sure what else to suggest. Though upgrading to Win7 doesn't mean you can't keep your programs. Most installed programs should work after you upgrade.

By: mike

mike — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:49:29 +0000

I’ve tried all of the above that were relevant (I don’t have those other two programs installed).

Readiness tool didn’t fix it and trying to upgrade Windows from the CD got me as far as the Upgrade option, but it was grayed out since it wanted me to have a prior version.

I have Windows Vista Ultimate.

My best guess is I’ll have upgrade to Windows 7. I suppose I can’t keep my programs and files but will have the further headache after going through all this of reloading everything. But then again it’s just not right rewarding Microsoft for their stupidity, so this might be my breaking point to go to Linux.

Any suggestions to fix this or best alternatives to Windows 7?