Every time I try to install service pack 2, I get error message "element not found 0x80070490".
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2010-05-16 20:48If you are using Windows Update to install SP-2, try downloading the complete SP-2 installer from Download details: Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone (KB948465).
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2010-05-17 10:30lelasboy Originally Posted by lelasboy
Hello, Might try to have a look at this http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958044 I also had some issue when installing Vista SP-2 . My problem was "Windows Update Agent" ,or something like that .... It was a while ago. But remember .... "Google is your friend" in these matters
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2010-05-17 16:45Have a look through this thread on the Microsoft answers forum. Several possible solutions are mentioned.
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2010-05-19 15:56Thank you all for your help.
