How to fix error code 0x80070490 while installing Windows 11

Many users are unable to update to the latest version and receive the error code 0x80070490 when installing the Windows 11 update. This error is generally caused due to corrupt system files, problems with the Windows Update Components, and third-party applications. In this article, we will discuss the methods involved to fix this error code 0x80070490 completely.

Methods to fix error code 0x80070490 when upgrading to Windows 11

Restart the PC to fix error code 0x80070490

1. Firstly, open the Shut Down Windows box, and select the Restart button
   
2. Next, click on OK at the bottom to restart the computer

Run Windows Update troubleshooter

1. Firstly, click the Start button and open the Settings app
2. After that, in the Settings tab, go to the Troubleshoot option on the System option
3. Then click Other-troubleshooters
   
4. Finally, click the Run button to perform the troubleshoot
   

Verify that the critical services are running

1. Firstly, open the Run window, and enter services. msc in the text field and either click OK or hit Enter
   
   
2. Now, locate the Background Intelligent Transfer Service, right-click on it, and select Properties 
3. Then click on the Startup type, and select Automatic from the drop-down list
   
4. Next, verify if the Service status says Running. In case it doesn’t click on the Start button and then on OK to save the changes

Perform DISM and SFC scan

To perform the SFC Scan,

1. Open the Command Prompt window and Run as Administrator
2. After that, type the sfc/scannow command and press enter

To run the DISM scan,

1. Firstly, open the Command Prompt and Run as Administrator 
2. After that, type the below command lines and press enter after every command

   • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

   • DISM/Online/Cleanup-Image/RestoreHealth 

Uninstall third-party antivirus to fix error code 0x80070490

1. Firstly, open the Settings option, and select Apps
2. Now, search for the third-party antivirus, select it and click on Uninstall
3. Again, click Uninstall in the confirmation prompt that pops up

Reset Windows Update Components

To reset the Windows Update Services,

1. Firstly, open the command prompt window and Run as Administrator
2. After that, type the below commands, and press enter after each one

net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop cryptsvc

2. This will stop the Windows Update services
3. To start these services again, type the below commands one by one and hit enter after each command

net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start cryptsv

At last, follow the above-explained methods and restart your system services will ideally resume your updates to work. If you still need help fixing error code 0x80070490 while installing Windows 11, we suggest you chat with our experts. I am sure they will help you resolve this issue altogether. You can also visit our website for more details and information.