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How to Fix Error Code 0x80070490 on Windows 11 [Easy Steps]
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Updated onMarch 29, 2024
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Though you shouldn’t normally come across any, many have reported encountering update errors. And with the option to upgrade to the latest iteration available via Windows Update, the error code 0x80070490 while installing Windows 11 can cause some trouble.
Unlike most update errors, this wouldn’t just prevent you from installing the latest version but basically upgrading to the latest iteration, i.e, Windows 11.
Though the error code 0x80070490 can also be encountered while installing apps in Windows 11, or even when running them, this guide will particularly focus on the update Windows 10 to 11 error 0x80070490 part.
Why do I see the error code 0x80070490 while installing Windows 11?
As is the case with other similar errors, this too can be caused by corrupt system files, third-party antiviruses preventing the upgrade, or a minor bug with the OS.
Other than that, it could also have to do with corrupt Windows Update Components, since these are critical for installing updates, and issues with them can lead to 0x80070490 error code while installing Windows 11.
Whatever the underlying cause in your case, the methods listed below should eliminate the error. Just follow them in the listed sequence for quick troubleshooting.
How can I fix the error code 0x80070490 when upgrading to Windows 11?
1. Use a dedicated repair tool
While you could go around manually troubleshooting the error, there is a simpler and quicker alternative, use adedicated repair tool.
These tools scan for malware infection and after removing it, repair the damage caused by the malware. In case you are missing critical DLL files and unable to run a program then can automatically replace them.
Be it any issue with the PC, these tools are your full-time companion and will get you the best system performance coupled with the least errors.
2. Restart the PC
Most windows update errors including error code 0x80070490 when installing Windows 11 can be fixed with a simple restart. If it’s a minor bug, restarting the computer would reboot the OS and eliminate it right away.
2. Run Windows Update troubleshooter
Most errors can be simply fixed by running a dedicated built-in troubleshooter, be it with the OS or an external device. In this case, the Windows Update troubleshooter should come to your rescue.
If you still encounter the error code 0x80070490 while upgrading to Windows 11, head to the next method.
3. Verify that the critical services are running
After you are done making the changes, restart the computer for these to come into effect, and check if the error code 0x80070490 encountered while installing Windows 11 is fixed.
4. Perform DISM and SFC scan
The DISM(Deployment Image Servicing and Management)tool looks for issues with the Windows Image and if required, makes changes to the Windows installation files to fix the error.
The SFC(System File Checker)scan is used to identify corrupt system files and if any are found, these are replaced with their cached copy stored on the system.
Once the two scans are run and the computer restarted, check if you still encounter the error code 0x80070490 while installing the Windows 11 update.
5. Uninstall third-party antivirus
Certain third-party antiviruses are known to block updates and might lead to the error code 0x80070490 when upgrading to Windows 11. If you have any of these installed, remove them and then try to install the Windows 11 update.
6. Reset Windows Update Components
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The penultimate step is to resetWinsockand executing the following command would do it.netsh winsock reset
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Now, all you have to do is restart theBITSandWindows Updateservice that you stopped earlier. Execute the following commands for that.net start bitsnet start wuauserv
Issues with the Windows Update Components can often lead to the 0x80070490 error code when installing the update for Windows 11. Resetting the components should fix the problem.
If this method too doesn’t work, try the next one.
7. Manually install Windows 11
The last option with you, and one that should work for all, is to manually install the latest iteration. Here too, there are a couple of ways to make the upgrade. The simplest one is toupgrade to Windows 11 using the installation assistant.
Another option is tocreate a bootable USB drive for Windows 11and then install the OS. You can also use the bootable USB to perform advanced troubleshooting in Windows 11, in case it doesn’t boot.
No matter what lead to the 0x80070490 error code while installing the Windows 11 update, you can always make the upgrade with the methods listed here.
Also, find out how tofix the 0x800f0989 error code, another error that is encountered when upgrading to Windows 11 from the previous iteration through Windows Update.
Tell us which fix worked and your first impression of Windows 11, in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Windows 11,Windows Update
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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