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The Windows Update error code 0x80070490 shows up when users try, upgrade Windows, or install an app from the Windows Store. It can be caused by things like registry corruption, corrupted files in Component-Based Servicing (CBS), third-party software coalification, system errors, etc.
We all use Windows OS, and we like it because it’s easy to use. But we might run into an error 0x80070490 sometimes. When you don’t know what to do with numbers, it can be hard. But first, let’s figure out what this mistake is.
You might want to have all of your accounts for different apps on your Windows computer. So you try to add another account to Windows, but you get a message saying that it didn’t work and giving you an Windows Update error code 0x80070490.
Error code 0x80070490 happens when your Windows 10 or Windows 11 Mail can’t add another account. It also happens when Windows Update or an apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store is updated. Error code 0x80070490 can be a big problem for a lot of Windows users because it can happen in a lot of different ways.
Solve: Windows Update error code 0x80070490
Run System File Checker to Perform a Registry Scan
- Type “cmd” into the Start menu and right-click on the result to run it as an administrator.
- Type “sfc/scannow” into the Command Prompt and hit enter. This command will look for corrupted files that are causing Windows to act up and delete them. It doesn’t even take 15–20 minutes.
- When the process is done, this will show that the CBS store is broken. If it shows this command, type Dism/Online/Cleanup-Image/RestoreHealth and press Enter to delete those files. If it doesn’t show any CBS commands, there are no corrupted files.
- Close the command prompt when the process is done. Then, press the Windows key and R on your keyboard to open the Run window. There, type service.msc and press enter.
- Go to the service window and look for the Windows update. Select restart when you right-click on it.
- If it works, do the same thing with the Windows Module Installer.
Reset Windows Update Components Manually
- Click “Start” and type “cmd.” Right-click on the result and choose “Run as administrator.”
- We will stop the Windows update services and the BITS Cryptographic MSI installer at the command prompt. Paste “net stop wuauserv,” “net stop cryptSvc,” “net stop bits,” and “net stop msiserver,” and press enter after each command.
- Rename the Catroot2 and software distribution folders once all the Windows update services have been turned off. To do this, paste “ren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old” and “ren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.old” and press enter.
- Now, restart the Windows Update services by typing “net start wuauserv”, “net start cryptSvc”, “net start bits”, and “net start msiserver” and pressing enter after each command.
Restore Windows to an Earlier Version
Error Code 0x80070490 can also be fixed by putting Windows back to its original state. When Windows’s new update leaves some bugs in the system, it’s like having an undo button. So one way to do it is to go back to the last version of Windows. Here’s how to fix Error Code 0x80070490 by going back to the last version of Windows.
- Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to run the Run Command. Type rstrui and press enter.
- Click Next in the first window and then check the box next to Show more restore points. Click the Next button after you’ve chosen a restore point before the app starts acting up.
- Press next to the page on the system restore screen. Then, mark the box that says “Show more restore points.” When it starts to act up, choose the restore point and click “Next.”
Remove SoftwareDistribution Folder
The error code 0x06d7363 can also be fixed by getting rid of the software distribution folder. Stop the Windows Update service before you get rid of the old one.
- Type “Windows Update” into the search box to do it.
- Open the update settings. From there, you can stop the update.
- Open the file explorer to delete the software distribution folder.
- Use the search for disc C to look for software distribution.
Run DISM
- Go to Search, type cmd, and then open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Enter this command on the command line: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
- If DISM can’t find the files it needs online, use your installation USB or DVD. Insert the media and type the following:
- DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- RepairSourceWindows /LimitAccess
- Replace “C:RepairSourceWindows” with the path of your DVD or USB
Repairing WU with the Windows Repair suite
Windows Repair is a freemium all-in-one repair tool that can fix a large number of common Windows problems, including problems with Windows Update. It works with all recent versions of Windows and will do a lot of the troubleshooting work for you. Microsoft Support Center is where you can get more information.
- Click on this link to download and install Windows Repair (here).
- Open Windows Repair, click on the Repair – Main tab, and then click on Open Repairs.
- Use the drop-down menu under Repairs in the Repairs window to choose the Windows Updates preset. Once the repair strategies have been chosen, click the Start Repairs button and wait for the process to finish.
- Try restarting your computer and applying the Windows update again to see if you still get the same error message. If you are still getting error 0x80070490, go to Method 3.
FAQ
What is Windows Update failed Error code 0x80070490
Put antivirus software on hold for now. This 0x80070490 error could be caused by some antivirus software. So we’ll have to turn it off so the update and installation process can go smoothly. Also, make sure you have an antivirus on your computer if you want to use this method. If you don’t, you can move on to any other.
Why is my Windows version not updating
When you try to update to the latest version of Windows 10, third-party antivirus or security software can sometimes make things go wrong. You can uninstall this antivirus software temporarily, update your PC, and then reinstall it after your PC is up to date.
How do I manually update Windows
In the Windows Security Center, click Start, then Control Panel, then Security, then Security Center, and then Windows Update. In the Windows Update window, click the View Available Updates button. The system will automatically check to see if there are any updates that need to be installed and show you which ones you can put on your computer.