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How do you fix error 80070490?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

Windows error code 80070490 is typically caused by a corrupt registry key or a missing system file. This error can also be caused by a virus or malware infection.

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1. Check for updates through Windows Update

  1. Open Windows Update in Control Panel.
  2. If an update is available, it will be listed in the Available Updates pane.
  3. Click on the Update tab.
  4. If an update is found to be compatible with your computer, it will be listed in the Available Updates pane.
  5. Click on the Download and Install button.
  6. If prompted to do so, reboot your computer.

2. Try to install the update again

  1. Navigate to Settings > System > Updates and click on Check for Updates.
  2. If there are any updates available, you will be prompted to install them.
  3. If the update is not available, click on the Update button to try to install it again.
  4. If the update is still not available, click on the Cancel button to try to install it again later.
  5. If the update is available, click on the Install button to install it.
  6. Once the update is installed, click on the Restart button to restart your computer.

3. Temporarily disable any anti-virus or security software and try to install the update again

  1. Open the anti-virus software or security software and go to the "Settings" tab
  2. Click on "Update"
  3. Click on "Check for updates"
  4. If there is an update available, click on "Update Now"
  5. If there is an update available, it will take a few minutes to install. After the update is installed, try to activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button
  6. If the update still fails, try to reinstall the anti-virus or security software. Follow the instructions that came with the software to reinstall it.

Some users might also have success with the following opitons:

  1. Clear the Windows Update cache and try to install the update again.
  2. Reset the Windows Update Components.
  3. Run the System Update Readiness Tool.