I'm getting the "Windows could not search for new updates" and
returned error code 80070490 in the window. I've tried restoring to a
previously-successful 'windows update' restore point but the problem
persists. There doesn't appear to be any reference in the Microsoft Knowledge
Base to this particular error code. Any ideas on the problem and how to
resolve it? Thanks.
> I'm getting the "Windows could not search for new updates" and
> returned error code 80070490 in the window. I've tried restoring to a
> previously-successful 'windows update' restore point but the problem
> persists. There doesn't appear to be any reference in the Microsoft Knowledge
> Base to this particular error code. Any ideas on the problem and how to
> resolve it? Thanks.
>
> Ian
>
>
Here's a newsflash to all you help people by telling them to look things up
on google-newbies. The posts you reply to may very well end up getting
indexed by google. I suppose you don't realize what this means... it means
that I get stuck in google loops every time I try to sort out an error
because cluless chap x tells person b to look something up on google. Stop
doing it right now. You're the ones causing a problem for thousands of
people. Having multiple threads all over the webb resolving the same problem
would not be an issue. Having multiple unresolved threads pointing to
multiple unresolved threads now there's the bitch.
Gleeman wrote:
<snip>
> Here's a newsflash to all you help people by telling them to look things
> up
> on google-newbies. The posts you reply to may very well end up getting
> indexed by google. I suppose you don't realize what this means... it means
> that I get stuck in google loops every time I try to sort out an error
> because cluless chap x tells person b to look something up on google. Stop
> doing it right now. You're the ones causing a problem for thousands of
> people. Having multiple threads all over the webb resolving the same
> problem
> would not be an issue. Having multiple unresolved threads pointing to
> multiple unresolved threads now there's the bitch.
"Gleeman" wrote:
> Here's a newsflash to all you help people by telling them to look things up
> on google-newbies. The posts you reply to may very well end up getting
> indexed by google. I suppose you don't realize what this means... it means
> that I get stuck in google loops every time I try to sort out an error
> because cluless chap x tells person b to look something up on google. Stop
> doing it right now. You're the ones causing a problem for thousands of
> people. Having multiple threads all over the webb resolving the same problem
> would not be an issue. Having multiple unresolved threads pointing to
> multiple unresolved threads now there's the bitch.
Windows version? IE version?
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MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
Jake wrote:
> I'm getting the "Windows could not search for new updates" and
> returned error code 80070490 in the window. I've tried restoring to a
> previously-successful 'windows update' restore point but the problem
> persists. There doesn't appear to be any reference in the Microsoft
> Knowledge Base to this particular error code. Any ideas on the problem
> and
> how to resolve it? Thanks.
>
> Ian
I'm using Vista Business, Office 2007 and Firefox.
Re Engel's links to discussions on the problem, it seems to me that those
discussion relate to problems resulting from syncing mobile devices with
other devices rather than to stand-alone desktops - which is what I have.
Have I missed something? Regards,
Jake/Ian
"PA Bear" wrote:
> Windows version? IE version?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
>
> Jake wrote:
> > I'm getting the "Windows could not search for new updates" and
> > returned error code 80070490 in the window. I've tried restoring to a
> > previously-successful 'windows update' restore point but the problem
> > persists. There doesn't appear to be any reference in the Microsoft
> > Knowledge Base to this particular error code. Any ideas on the problem
> > and
> > how to resolve it? Thanks.
> >
> > Ian
>
>
0x80070490 -2147023728 E PROP ID UNSUPPORTED Permission denied / [Problem
initializing or using session variables] or Element not found
Any other errors in the event viewer?
"Jake" wrote:
> I'm getting the "Windows could not search for new updates" and
> returned error code 80070490 in the window. I've tried restoring to a
> previously-successful 'windows update' restore point but the problem
> persists. There doesn't appear to be any reference in the Microsoft Knowledge
> Base to this particular error code. Any ideas on the problem and how to
> resolve it? Thanks.
>
> Ian
>
>
Event viewer gave the following info:"Unable to Connect: Windows is unable
to connect to the automatic updates service and therefore cannot download and
install updates according to the set schedule. Windows will continue to try
to establish a connection."
Does this help?
"TaurArian" wrote:
> 0x80070490 -2147023728 E PROP ID UNSUPPORTED Permission denied / [Problem
> initializing or using session variables] or Element not found
>
> Any other errors in the event viewer?
>
> "Jake" wrote:
>
> > I'm getting the "Windows could not search for new updates" and
> > returned error code 80070490 in the window. I've tried restoring to a
> > previously-successful 'windows update' restore point but the problem
> > persists. There doesn't appear to be any reference in the Microsoft Knowledge
> > Base to this particular error code. Any ideas on the problem and how to
> > resolve it? Thanks.
> >
> > Ian
> >
> >
It gives a bit more of a clue but I don't have Vista.
Check your firewall settings. Perhaps someone else may be able to jump in
with some more ideas.
"Jake" wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Event viewer gave the following info:"Unable to Connect: Windows is unable
> to connect to the automatic updates service and therefore cannot download and
> install updates according to the set schedule. Windows will continue to try
> to establish a connection."
>
> Does this help?
>
>
>
> "TaurArian" wrote:
>
> > 0x80070490 -2147023728 E PROP ID UNSUPPORTED Permission denied / [Problem
> > initializing or using session variables] or Element not found
> >
> > Any other errors in the event viewer?
> >
> > "Jake" wrote:
> >
> > > I'm getting the "Windows could not search for new updates" and
> > > returned error code 80070490 in the window. I've tried restoring to a
> > > previously-successful 'windows update' restore point but the problem
> > > persists. There doesn't appear to be any reference in the Microsoft Knowledge
> > > Base to this particular error code. Any ideas on the problem and how to
> > > resolve it? Thanks.
> > >
> > > Ian
> > >
> > >
TaurArian, thanks for your comments and assistance. Hopefully someone
familiar with Vista will have some ideas. Regards.
"TaurArian" wrote:
> It gives a bit more of a clue but I don't have Vista.
> Check your firewall settings. Perhaps someone else may be able to jump in
> with some more ideas.
>
> "Jake" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Event viewer gave the following info:"Unable to Connect: Windows is unable
> > to connect to the automatic updates service and therefore cannot download and
> > install updates according to the set schedule. Windows will continue to try
> > to establish a connection."
> >
> > Does this help?
> >
> >
> >
> > "TaurArian" wrote:
> >
> > > 0x80070490 -2147023728 E PROP ID UNSUPPORTED Permission denied / [Problem
> > > initializing or using session variables] or Element not found
> > >
> > > Any other errors in the event viewer?
> > >
> > > "Jake" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I'm getting the "Windows could not search for new updates" and
> > > > returned error code 80070490 in the window. I've tried restoring to a
> > > > previously-successful 'windows update' restore point but the problem
> > > > persists. There doesn't appear to be any reference in the Microsoft Knowledge
> > > > Base to this particular error code. Any ideas on the problem and how to
> > > > resolve it? Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > Ian
> > > >
> > > >
Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from
Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no-charge for
support calls that are associated with security updates or using Automatic
Updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is the inability to
reach and install updates via Automatic Updates in Vista. Tell them what
you see in Event Viewer.
In other countries, see http://support.microsoft.com/security > "No-Charge
Support...for virus and other security-related" issues in right-hand menu
for localized contact information.
For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues,
visit the International Support Web site:
https://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
Jake wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Event viewer gave the following info:"Unable to Connect: Windows is unable
> to connect to the automatic updates service and therefore cannot download
> and install updates according to the set schedule. Windows will continue
> to
> try to establish a connection."
>
> Does this help?
>
>
>
> "TaurArian" wrote:
>
>> 0x80070490 -2147023728 E PROP ID UNSUPPORTED Permission denied / [Problem
>> initializing or using session variables] or Element not found
>>
>> Any other errors in the event viewer?
>>
>> "Jake" wrote:
>>
>>> I'm getting the "Windows could not search for new updates" and
>>> returned error code 80070490 in the window. I've tried restoring to a
>>> previously-successful 'windows update' restore point but the problem
>>> persists. There doesn't appear to be any reference in the Microsoft
>>> Knowledge Base to this particular error code. Any ideas on the problem
>>> and how to resolve it? Thanks.
>>>
>>> Ian
--
D.J .Dheilly
Send me your error message nuber at the top right hand corner of your scrren
after updates fail and your actualm problem with update to :
lepitbull@shaw.ca and I wil give you the 3 possible fixes in an
attachment.... D.
"Jake" wrote:
> I'm getting the "Windows could not search for new updates" and
> returned error code 80070490 in the window. I've tried restoring to a
> previously-successful 'windows update' restore point but the problem
> persists. There doesn't appear to be any reference in the Microsoft Knowledge
> Base to this particular error code. Any ideas on the problem and how to
> resolve it? Thanks.
>
> Ian
>
>
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