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QuestionVista Sp2 32 bits. Error:error_not found 0x80070490

  • Wednesday, June 03, 2009 10:56 AMlodzhade Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    I'm getting the following error. It happens immediately after clicking the first Next button. It says that it is preparing my computer and then returns the error. The error code is listed as "Error: ERROR_NOT_FOUND(0x80070490).i tried running CheckSUR.but i still receiving the error.any suggestions?

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  • Wednesday, June 03, 2009 7:58 PMROSJ Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    I am experiencing the same problem.  If you find a solution, please post here.  I'll do the same. 
  • Thursday, June 04, 2009 3:38 AMbbnetman Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    I am getting that exact same error. I have been looking around for a solution and if I find one I will post it here as well.
  • Thursday, June 04, 2009 6:34 AMSachin TrivediMSFT, ModeratorUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Hi,

    We would need some logs from your machine in order to debug this issue. Can you please share with me your email id so that I can tell you the process of sending logs to me.

    Thanks,
    Sachin
  • Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:17 AMlodzhade Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    my email is tan_kokhin@Hotmail.com
    • Edited bylodzhade Friday, June 05, 2009 2:42 PM
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  • Friday, June 05, 2009 2:43 PMlodzhade Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    bump;
  • Friday, June 05, 2009 8:38 PMbbnetman Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    my email addy is bbnetman@gmail.com
  • Saturday, June 06, 2009 1:25 AMThugRen Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    me too, Same problem. I have an HP Pavilion DV2910CA, 4 G of ram. HP OEM version version of vista. My Email add ThugRen@hotmail.com 
    PLUS Mine Said Element not found.
  • Saturday, June 06, 2009 9:12 AMDavidR100 Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    I'm also getting the same issue: Error: ERROR_NOT_FOUND(0x80070490).

    I downloaded and ran checksur but no change.
    I also tried sfc /scannow, also no change.

    but both these did report some issues in their logs.

    email is deroberts100 at hotmail dot com

    this is only my day job!!
  • Monday, June 08, 2009 4:58 AMlodzhade Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    bump.
  • Monday, June 08, 2009 9:21 AMSachin TrivediMSFT, ModeratorUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Hi,

    I have sent you guys email regarding process for collecting logs. Kindly send us the logs so that we can look into your issue.
    Really appreciate all your help.

    Thanks,
    Sachin
  • Tuesday, June 09, 2009 7:20 AMmegao Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     

    Hi,
            I have the same issue on my Gateway with Vista Ultimate 64 and 8GB ram. The error code is 80070490 when I try to install IE8 or Vista SP2. Please e-mail with instructions for logs debug to CSG809@hotmail.com
    Another side issue I have is at the start-up of the PC a command windows opens from cmd.exe and states there is a Access Error, then goes away. Is there an easy fix for this? Thanks for the help.

  • Saturday, June 13, 2009 3:05 PMDullingWine Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    The same thing is happening on my Mum's HP laptop.

    On her machine, windows update is bust, and casting around the internet it seemed that the only solution was to reinstall the OS! So I tried SP2 instead, in the hope that it magically cleared up the issue.  It didn't! I'm guessing the two problems are related.

    I'm hoping there's a less drastic solution that can be found however, because I'm in the US and my mum is in the UK - so I can't remote desktop for an OS reinstall!

  • Saturday, June 13, 2009 10:03 PMjkluckhohn Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    jkluckhohn@insightbb.com

    problem is with Vista 32bit, sp1 is installed, cannot install sp2, this machine is a Toshiba Satelite X205 intel core 2duo cpu @1,8ghz, 2.00 GB ram, 32 bit OS.

    Have followed all suggestions of FAQ that I am directed to from error message window. No use. even tried to download stand alone. Would appreciate help. have also run windows live reg cleaners, RegCure cleaners, and Glary utilites one buttone clean up.
    • Edited byjkluckhohn Saturday, June 13, 2009 10:07 PMSP2 problems
    • Edited byjkluckhohn Saturday, June 13, 2009 10:06 PMSP2 preoblems
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  • Sunday, June 14, 2009 11:55 AMszdeller Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    I am also encountering 'Element not Found' error_not_found (0x80070490) for SP2 with Vista ultimate x86, both with Windows Update and via the standalone SP2 download. 
    My box is thinkpad x61, pre-install vista, not have "VISTA DVD"
    Could microsoft help me?

    Many thanks.
  • Wednesday, June 24, 2009 12:04 AMTman133 Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Hi

    my email is i_am_t_man@hotmail.co.uk, i am using a HP Pavillion DV6700, i am having the same problem as everyone just when i click next it instantly say Error_not_found(0x80070490) for some reason, please help.

    Thanks
  • Friday, June 26, 2009 9:51 PMJasdeep89 Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Hi Sachin,

    i've been having this problem as well, i've contacted microsoft and followed all the troubleshooting advice and everything but still this hasn't resolved the problem. i would really appreciate any help you could give me with this!! many thanks!! my email address is:  jasdeep_singh_gill@hotmail.com

    Jasdeep
  • Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:39 AMCatoisdead Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Hi all, I have got this same problem. I have attempted to do this upgrade about 7 times in all, reverting to back up before and after running the Microsoft recommended actions.

    I have now also completed the following steps for the 3rd time:

    Run Readiness tool as on   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821  . This runs satisfactorily

    Run every option as recommended is in   http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/947366  . 

    I always get the 'Element not found message  -  0x80070490' even though I am using the complete downloaded  stand-alone package. Can anyone give me a clue as to what element is missing.

    I have a Lenovo 3000 N100 and 2 GB.  The machine works well and I am up to date with all other MS and Lenovo fixes.
  • Sunday, July 05, 2009 4:35 AMlodzhade Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    it been a month...is there any solution?
  • Saturday, July 25, 2009 4:57 PMMagnadude Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Same problem as everyone else, and solution yet?
  • Saturday, July 25, 2009 8:46 PMTech Turn Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    If Repair had failed then simply means that the Component Based Servicing (CBS) couldn't be rectified; this being the case you might have to perform a clean installation.
  • Monday, July 27, 2009 4:54 PMmixineer Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Same problem as everyone else, and solution yet?

    Had the same problem a while ago. After conferring with a MS rep, we concluded it was due to some "corrupted" files in my laptop. I performed a factory restore and all is now well. SP2 downloaded and installed w/o a glitch and is running beautifully so far.


  • Monday, July 27, 2009 5:36 PMmomchevol Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    I have the same issue on a DELL Studio 19 laptop with Vista Ultimate 32 bit OEM. My e-mail is momchevol@hotmail.com
  • Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:08 AMMagnadude Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Sorry, I'm unfamilar with a factory restore. Is that the same as a partial restore from the install disk? thanks for the help.
  • Wednesday, July 29, 2009 5:56 PMmixineer Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Sorry, I'm unfamilar with a factory restore. Is that the same as a partial restore from the install disk? thanks for the help.
    In my case, my Lenovo SL 500 shipped with no OS install discs. The OS is on a partition of the hard drive.

    So I guess the answer to your question is a yes. Initially, I was confused as to their 3 "R's".... Rescue, Recovery, Restore. After a call to a rep, it was a simple process involving only an F key press on start-up and following the on-screen directions.




  • Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:29 PMMagnadude Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    When I get to the "Which kind of installation do you want" dialouge box the "Upgrade" option is greyed out. The only choice available is "Custom" which will wipe out everything. If that is my only option is would be easier to live without sp2.

    What's up MS, this is whole issue is pretty sad.
  • Friday, November 06, 2009 4:20 AMyanghoch Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    I just want to report that I have the same issue on Vista Business version.
    With leveno X200. Error_not_found.
  • Monday, November 16, 2009 9:21 PMsurfprn Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    I have the same problem on a HP with Vista Ultimate 32 bit. Hasn't anyone found a solution yet? It's been a year. Pretty lousy service from Microsoft if you ask me.