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Error 0x80070490: How to Fix Windows Update Error

  • Sep 28, 2025
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If error 0x80070490 occurs on Windows Update, the service is corrupt. We will show you how to solve the problem.

Windows: Fix error 0x80070490 (Screenshot: Tim Aschermann)

Windows Update Error 0x80070490: More Solutions

Simultaneously press the [Windows] and [R] keys so that the " Run " command opens. Enter " cmd " here and confirm with " OK ". Then the black command prompt opens.

  • Repair: Since the file system may be damaged, an appropriate repair can fix the problem. To do this, type the command " sfc /scannow " in the command prompt and press the [Enter] key.
  • Windows 8: The " DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth " command is used to take further troubleshooting measures.
  • Windows Vista and 7: You can use the System update preparation tool under these two Windows versions. This refreshes the file system under Windows.
Windows: Repair file system on error 0x80070490 (Screenshot: Tim Aschermann)

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