How to fix Windows update error 80070422?

No one is safe from Windows system errors. Their number can stun an unprepared user, but? fortunately, they are all solvable. In this article, we will talk about update error 80070422 and provide two ways to resolve it.

We fix the problem

First, let's see why it appears. Firstly, it is worth saying that this problem was noticed only in Windiows 10, in other versions of the operating system it is not, and secondly, an error appears with code 80070422 when updating. From this we can conclude that the cause is a problem with the "Windows Update", so it would be wise to try to make adjustments to the work of this service.

Method 1: Through the start of the Update Center service

So, we have already decided that we need to fix the error 80070422 in the "Windows Update", but not in it, but in the service of the same name. Now it will be discussed in more detail:

1. Open the Run window. To do this, you can click on the PCM “Start” button and select “Run” or press Win + R keys.
2. In the window that opens, enter the command " services.msc " (without quotation marks) in the appropriate field and click "OK."
3. In the "Services" window that opens, you need to find the item "Windows Update" and open the properties of this element. To do this, you can double-click the left mouse button on the name or select the item of the same name in the context menu that opens when you click RMB.
4. In the properties on the "General" tab, from the "Startup Type" drop-down list, select "Automatic".
5. Click the "Apply" button.

After completing all the above steps, you need to restart the computer so that the update error 80070422 disappears.

Method 2: Through the start of the Windows Firewall service

Unfortunately, the previous method may not always help to solve the problem. If this is what happened to you, then most likely you need to start another service - Windows Firewall. For this:

1. Open the Run window. How to do this was described in the previous instructions.
2. Run the familiar command " services.msc ".
3. In the list of services, look for "Windows Firewall" and open the properties of this component.
4. Just like last time, change the "Startup Type" to "Automatic".
5. Click "Apply" and restart the computer.

If the cause of the update error 80070422 was due to the incorrect operation of the firewall, then after rebooting the operating system the malfunction will disappear.

Method 3: Remove Viruses

It may happen that after correcting the error by the above methods, after a while it happens again. In this case, the viruses are to blame, so it’s worth scanning the entire operating system for their presence. In the example, Dr.Web Curelt antivirus will be demonstrated, but you can use any other to solve the update error 80070422.

So here is what you need to do:

1. Download, install and run Dr.Web.
2. In the first window, accept the terms of the license by checking the corresponding item and clicking the "Continue" button.
3. Start the scanning process by clicking on the "Start Scan" button.
4. As a result, a report on the threats found will be provided. Remove each virus detected and restart the computer.

After that, it will be necessary to perform all the steps from the first and second methods again.