Windows 10: How to solve error code is 0x80070422

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Need Help Resolving Windows Update Error 0x80070422

Hello Microsoft Community,

I've been encountering persistent issues with Windows Update on my Windows 10 system, and I'm hoping someone can offer guidance. Every time I try to run Windows Update, I receive Error Code 0x80070422, and despite my efforts to troubleshoot using the built-in tools, the problem persists.

Here are some details:

Problem Description: Error Code: 0x80070422 Error Message: "Windows Update encountered an unknown error."

Steps Taken:

1. Checked for and installed the latest Windows updates.
   
2. Ran the Windows Update Troubleshooter, which detected and fixed some issues, but the problem remains.
   
3. Verified that the Windows Update service is running and set to automatic.
   
4. Temporarily disabled my third-party antivirus to rule out interference.
   

System Information:

• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro, Version 21H2
  
• System Type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
  

Request for Assistance: If anyone has encountered a similar issue or has insights on how to resolve Error Code 0x80070422, I would greatly appreciate your help. Any specific steps, updates, or patches you can recommend would be very helpful.

 

Windows Store Appps Code: 0x80070422

Hi,

Error code 0x80070422 may arise due to corrupted Windows update components. For us to effectively assist you in rectifying this error, we'd like to get the following information:

• How and when did you encounter the error?
• Have you made any significant changes to your device prior to this happening?
• Have you recently installed any updates?
• Are there any third party applications installed on your computer?
• What steps have you taken so far to resolve this issue?

Your response is highly appreciated.

 

0x80070422 Error

The error code 0x80070422 means "The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it".

Press Win + R, type services.msc and click OK. This opens the Services MMC.



Inspect (and fix if necessary) the startup type of the following services and try to start them:

• Windows Update [Start type: Manual]
  
• Background Intelligent Transfer Service [Start type: Manual]
  
• Update Orchestrator Service [Start type: Automatic (delayed start)]
  
• Delivery Optimization [Start type: Automatic]
  

If some services are missing or unable to start, post the names of the missing services or the error message(s) here.

See also:

Error 0x80070422 in Windows Update and Store » Winhelponline:

https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-windows-update-error-0x80070422-in-windows-10/