How to fix error 80070490 on all Windows versions

Publish date: 2024-06-03
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    • Whenever you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates on your computer, you may encounter some errors in the process.

    One of these is error 80070490, which arises if the Component-Based Servicing (CBS) manifest is corrupted.

    This is normally caused by inconsistencies in the operating system and is a serious hint toward an unstable system (in some cases it may be caused by a faulty hard drive).

    It indicates a corrupted system file, so you need to perform an in-place upgrade or reinstall the operating system as the CBS manifest is corrupted.

    Without further ado, check out some solutions you can use for different Windows operating systems including Windows 8.1, 7, Vista and XP to fix error 80070490.

    Steps to fix Windows error 80070490

  • Use System File Checker
  • Run System Update Readiness tool
  • Run DISM tool
  • Manually reset Windows Updates components

    • 1. Use System File Checker to repair damaged Windows files

    A System File Checker scan checks or scans all protected system files, and then replaces the incorrect versions, with the genuine, correct Microsoft versions.

    Here’s how to do this:

    Restart your computer and try to install updates again.

    If using System File Checker doesn’t help you fix error 80070490, try the next solution.

    2. Run System Update Readiness tool

    If you still cannot fix error 80070490 after an SFC scan, then use the System Update Readiness tool to fix Windows corruption errors, then install the Windows update or service pack again.

    This tool is used because inconsistencies are found in the Windows servicing store, which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software.

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    It checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found.

    If running the System Update Readiness tool doesn’t help you fix error 80070490, try the next solution.

    3. Run DISM tool

    The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool helps you to fix Windows corruption errors when Windows Updates and service packs fail to install due to corruption errors, like if you have a damaged system file.

    Once the repair is complete, reboot your computer and check if the problem persists, after which you can run an SFC scan as described in the next solution.

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    The DISM tool usually takes 15 minutes to complete, however, sometimes it may take longer. Do not cancel when it is running.

    If running the DISM tool doesn’t help you fix error 80070490, try the next solution.

    4. Manually reset Windows Updates components

    Disclaimer: this solution contains steps that are part of modifying the registry. Please note that serious problems may occur if you do this incorrectly. Ensure you follow these steps correctly, and carefully.

    Back up the registry before you modify it, then restore it if a problem occurs.

    Follow these steps to manually reset the Windows Updates Components:

    Try running Windows Updates again to check if you manage to fix error 80070490 on your computer.

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    It isn’t recommended to uncheck the Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows update option. Windows Updates downloads and installs updates required to run Windows efficiently.

    If you get ‘Access Denied’ when trying this step, do the following:

    Once you complete the process, go to Services window again and start Windows Update service, then restart the computer.

    Did any of these solutions help you fix error 80070490 on your computer? Let us know your experiences by leaving a comment in the section below.

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