Solved Windows Update Error 80070490

[NoelDP]

Here we go....


I've uploaded a file - lryad.zip - to my OneDrive at Noel's OneDrive
Please download and save it.

Right-click on the saved file and select Extract all...
Change the target to C:\ and click on Extract
Close all windows (it would be a good idea to print these instructions!)

Now reboot to the Repair Environment - as soon as the machine restarts, start tapping F8 - this should bring up the Advanced Boot Menu, at the top of which should be the option 'Repair my Computer'
Pick that
You'll have to log in with your username and password.

Pick the option to use a Command Prompt
At the prompt type
DIR C:\lryad
hit the enter key - if you get a 'Not Found' error try
DIR D:\lryad
or
DIR E:\lryad



The drive letter in use when you find the folder will need to be substituted (for<drive>) into the following command...



XCOPY <drive>:\lryad <drive>:\windows\winsxs /y /i /s /v /h



(e.g. XCOPY P:\wfire P:\windows\winsxs /y /i /s /v /h )



run the command (it should take almost no time) and when the prompt returns, type
EXIT
and hit the Enter key to exit Command Prompt - reboot to Normal Mode Windows.

Now run SFC /SCANNOW in an Elevated Command Prompt
then reboot and upload the new CBS.log file to your reply

 

[Loray]

I just checked on OneDrive and can't see the Iryad.zip. Could you please check for me when you get a chance. Thank You!

 

[Loray]

I have printed and read through your instructions. Would you mind giving me steps on how to change the target to C:\. Do I just copy and past into C:\, or do I have to right click on the folder and do something there?

Also, since I have had these problems with this computer, when I try to get into safe mode using F8, computer doesn't go straight into safe mode. First of all a screen comes up saying "Please Select Device: Then I have three to chose from i.e. SATA, CDROM and USB. I select "SATA" and enter, and then I tap F8 again. All weird but at least I can get to "Repair" now - I just don't know why this has changed.

Thank you once again

 

[NoelDP]

The file should be up there - it shows for me?

The boot options menu sounds as if something changed in the BIOS settings - probably nothing to worry about.

 

[Loray]

Yes, it is there now - must be slow getting over to Australia!

Ok ....here goes ..........

 

[Loray]

Sorry to take so long. I am having problems. I typed in: DIR C:/lryad and all good ... a whole stack of files showed up, then when I typed in:

XCOPY C:\lryad C:\windows\winsxs/y/i/s/v/h (typed it here, to make sure I'm doing it correctly), it said:

Access denied Unable to create Directory.C:\windows\winsxs

I tried different things, without spaces, with spaces and this is the one that sort of at least found something.

I guess I must be doing something wrong. What do you reckon? Thanks in advance!

 

[NoelDP]

You need to make sure you get the spacing right..


XCOPY<space>C:\lryad<space>C:\windows\winsxs<space>/y<space>/i<space>/s<space>/v<space>/h

 

[Loray]

I have done exactly with the spaces in the correct place this time, and I'm still getting the same result as before - Access Denied
Unable to Create Directory C:\windows\winsxs. I tried three times but still the same - I am really sorry

 

[NoelDP]

Don't worry - it may not be your fault...

Back in normal Windows...
Open an Elevated Command Prompt and run the following commands...

ICACLS C:\Windows\winsxs
ATTRIB C:\Windows\winsxs

post the results...


Here are some instructions to make life easier
1) To open an Elevated Command Prompt Window (the ECP window), click on Start, All Programs, Accessories – then right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator. Accept the UAC prompt.
2) To run the commands easier, highlight the block of commands, and right-click on the highlight – select Copy. In the CP Window, click on the black/white icon at top left – select Paste. The commands will run but may not complete the last command, so hit the Enter Key once.
3) To copy the results... click on the Black/White icon in the top left, and select Edit... 'Select All', and hit the Enter key - then use Ctrl+V or r-click+Paste to paste it into your response.

 

[Loray]

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\system32>ICACLS C:\Windows\winsxs
C:\Windows\winsxs NT SERVICE\TrustedInstallerOI)(CI)(F)
BUILTIN\AdministratorsOI)(CI)(RX)
NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEMOI)(CI)(RX)
BUILTIN\UsersOI)(CI)(RX)

Successfully processed 1 files; Failed processing 0 files

C:\Windows\system32>ATTRIB C:\Windows\winsxs
C:\Windows\winsxs

C:\Windows\system32>

 

[NoelDP]

That all looks normal.
I'll have to think about it, and see if I can work out what may be wrong - or work out an alternative method.

 

[Loray]

Thank you heaps!

 

[Loray]

Hi, I'm just communicating to make sure I haven't closed this thread by mistake, as one morning I logged on and this page looked completely different. I don't won't to appear "pushy", but to let you know I am still looking forward to an answer. Thanks in advance if you are still trying to come up with an answer for me.

 

[NoelDP]

Sorry - work and real life keep getting in the way!

I'll try and spend some time on it this evening if I can keep my eyes open long enough.

 

[Loray]

Thank you so much for all of your input - I did a lot of research and realised even more so the work that you have done for me - and I can't believe how you have helped me so much and taught me so much.
I explained all of this to a friend, and guess what - he has the ISO I need (legal of course) - same everything as my machine. I will go ahead and use this now, as I think my computer has a few problems and although a lot of work, a good clean out will be good.
So once again, thank you so much and I hope I this helps you in getting a bit more sleep!
I may need to annoy you again when I do updates - I'll make sure to only to a few at a time so hopefully it all will work. I have the tutorial from SevenForums to help me through - all the best to you and SevenForums

 

[NoelDP]

Here's my preferred methodology for installing the 200+ windows Updates in Vista and Win7...

Note - between each of the below batches of updates, reboot at least once, even if the machine auto-rebooted during the updates. After teh update, do a new Check for Updates. Add any remaining updates or failed updates to the next batch.




1) Install all 'Security Update for Windows'
Reboot
Check for Updates
(some will have failed, and some new ones will have appeared)
2) Install the remaining/new 'Security Update for Windows'
Reboot
Check for Updates
3) Install all ordinary 'Update for Windows'
Reboot
Check for Updates
4) install updates for IE8 - but NOT IE 9/10/11
Reboot
Check for Updates
5) install all other updates EXCEPT .NET ones and IE9/10/11
Reboot
Check for Updates
repeat 5 until there's nothing left in the main window except the .NET and IE upgrades

6) Install all Security Updates for .NET - but nothing else
Reboot
Check for Updates
7) Install all other .NET updates
Reboot
Check for Updates
8) Install IE10 if offered - IE11 should wait if it's still an Optional update.
9) Install the IE10 updates, then install IE11 and update that.

Good luck!