How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070490

I will tell you how to fix Windows Update error 0x80070490

Error 0x80070490 is an indication of problems with core Windows Update components such as the System Component Database, known as SCDB, or the component-based service known as CBS. Most of the time, this occurs due to missing files or system corruption. Additionally, this error can also be caused by interference from antivirus software or problematic Windows Update services.

How to fix Windows Update error 0x80070490

Error 0x80070490 is an indication of problems with core Windows Update components such as the System Component Database, known as SCDB, or the component-based service known as CBS. Most of the time, this occurs due to missing files or system corruption. Additionally, this error can also be caused by interference from antivirus software or problematic Windows Update services.

Now that we know the causes, let's discuss the solutions. It is recommended to run the Windows Update troubleshooter first and then move on to the more advanced ones.

To open Settings, press Win + I. Then, go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update Troubleshooter.

Let the troubleshooter find problems and resolve them.

1. Run Windows Repair Suite to repair Windows.

When the basic solution to the problem did not work, use the Windows Repair Suite for an advanced solution. This tool works wonders because it does not just stop at repairing some of the simple problems. Instead, it ensures that needed services of Windows Update are restored and system files that could be damaged, causing errors, are repaired.

By restoring these items to their default state, the steps below remove any interference that could be preventing the updates from working as they should. As with the simpler methods described above, this full restore tends to resolve deeper issues.

• Use this link to download and install Windows Repair.
• To open Windows Repair, select the Repair - Main tab and click on Open Repairs.
• Use the menu, which is hidden below the Repairs window to select the default value. Microsoft Windows Updates. 
• Click the "Start Repairs" button once you have selected the different repair strategies and let the process finish.

2.Start the updating process of Windows and check if you get the same error message when the computer system reboots.

System File Checker analysis With SFC, Windows can rebuild and restore system files that are damaged or missing, which makes it easier for the operating system to update. As it fixes problems in Windows' Hardware Store, DISM checks for deeper issues that can often lead to update failures. These tools work together to keep your system stable to update.

• In the search box, type in cmd and press Enter as Administrator.
• Course of action: sfc /scannow Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth .
• Apply the shortcut Win + R and, in the Run window, type "services.msc" and give Enter to open the Services window. 
• Right-click on Windows Update, situated in the Services window, and select Restart. Once this service has started again, repeat the operation with the Windows Module Installer. Restart Windows Update Service.
• Try performing the update steps after restarting these two services.

3. Reinstall Windows Update and its components.

We are left with one more procedure to try before moving to the last resort, system restore, if the previous methods were not useful. Normally, it is successful just to manually reinstall Windows Update components to be able to remove damaged and/or undetectable files that do not allow the updates to be performed. But this process is somewhat lengthy.

Search for "Notepad" in the Open option of the Windows Search box. In the Note Pad, copy and paste the following commands: The trustedinstaller service is set to be started automatically. You can then stop bits, wuauserv, msiserver, cryptsvc, and appidsvc. This file is located in the Software Distribution folder in the Systemroot directory. You can find the file catroot2.old at the Ren directory in the System32 subfolder. run regsvr32.exe with the path to atl.dll specified run regsvr32.exe with the path to urlmon.dll specified load mshtml.dll with regsvr32.exe reset the proxy using rundll32.exe via netsh winsock DLL file: pnpclean,Begin by performing the following commands: RunDLL_PnpClean, Drivers, MAXCLEAN, Cleanup-image, ScanHealth, CheckHealth, Cleanup-image, RestoreHealth, StartComponentCleanup Sfc, ScanNow, bits, wuauserv, msiserver, cryptsvc, appidsvc, and so on.

• To download the archive, click on Archive in the menu at the top then select Look as.
• Choke the Desktop as a place to save the document.
• Click on "All files" in the unmenuable "Save as type" menu.
• Press Save and enter the file name, such as fix.bat.
• Run as administrator, right click on to the fix.bat file that you remembered you created and placed on your desktop.
• Windows Update components will be reset once the command prompt opens up to Yes.

 5.Hold tight while this is happening System restore,which is another method is step five.

If none of the solutions work, then restoring the system can get your computer back to a point before the fault started. This works if recent changes, updates, or installations caused problems. While your personal files remain safe, restore the configuration and files of the system to a stable condition and avoid the error altogether.

• Aprire the Execute command with Window Key + R. To open the Repair System, they should write rstrui and press 
• Enter. System Restore Utility Execution In order to see the other restoration points click "Next" in the first window and then touch the "Checkbox". Click "Next" after selecting a restore point that is prior to the beginning of an application problem.
• To begin the restoration process, click Finish and click Yes. Once the restoration is finished, your PC will restart automatically. It will revert to the selected version once you reboot.