Windows 0x80070422: Fixing Windows Update Service Errors
The 0x80070422
error in Windows occurs when there is a problem with the Windows Update service, preventing updates from being installed or detected.
This error can be caused by a disabled Windows Update service or corrupted system files.
To fix the error, start by ensuring that the Windows Update service is running.
Open the Run dialog by pressing Win + R
, type services.msc
, and press Enter.
In the Services window, locate the Windows Update service, right-click it, and select Start if it's not already running.
If the service is running, restart it by selecting Restart. Next, check if Windows Update is enabled by navigating to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Advanced Options, and ensure that it is set to automatically check for updates.
If the error continues, use the Windows Update Troubleshooter by going to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update.
This tool can detect and fix many issues with the update process.
If all else fails, run sfc /scannow
in Command Prompt to repair system files, and run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
to fix corrupted Windows images.