Have you ever encountered the 0x80070422 error while trying to update your Windows 10 computer? People generally face this issue during operating system (OS) updates. Don’t worry, however, because you can resolve this error with a few simple steps. Stay tuned to learn every effective method.
What does the 0x80070422 error message mean?
It is very important for Windows to update its services from time to time to function properly and install new features. Updating Windows is very much necessary for all Windows Operating Systems.
Microsoft releases a Windows update once every month on what they call “Patch Tuesday.” Sometimes you may even receive multiple updates if any security vulnerabilities are discovered. Updating the operating system is quite essential to use your computer safely and effectively.
Windows update errors are quite common in modern OS versions. They mostly arise due to missing or corrupted system files. Thankfully, you can fix these issues most of the time quickly by yourself without paying to a repair technician.
The 0x80070422 error might be displayed on your screen in a dialog box while updating Windows 10.
It generally happens when you try to check for updates or install them. It means that a system file or service is interrupting the update and installation process.
Why do you see the 0x80070422 error?
The 0x80070422 update error can happen either due to corrupt system files on your PC or because some Windows Update related service might not be running. These files and services can interrupt the process of updating the features of your operating system. Any issue when you are checking for new updates can also cause the 0x80070422 error.
It’s worth mentioning that in some rare cases this error could also occur due to a virus infection on your PC. To rule out this possibility, you should scan your PC for malware using any antivirus software before proceeding to the methods below.
7 solutions to the 0x80070422 Windows Update error
Here are the seven best methods that have proved useful in solving the 0x80070422 error.
Method 1: Restart Your PC
Even though it may seem like too simple to work, any Windows OS related errors can be solved in many cases by simply restarting your PC. Software conflicts are one of the leading causes of the 0x80070422 error.
By restarting your PC, most programs will be reset to their initial state. This resolves any software conflicts that may have been preventing you from updating the OS.
It is quite essential to complete this step before trying any other methods described below. It doesn’t take a lot of time and is often the best solution to many issues.
Method 2: Disable IPv6
Many users have claimed that disabling IPv6 can solve the 0x80070422 Error. IPv6 is the latest internet protocol that provides identification to your system. It is essentially the address that makes your computer unique and identifiable on the internet. IPv6 is also responsible for routing the internet traffic to and from your system.
Disabling IPv6 is completely safe and reversible. Since not all devices support IPv6 yet, systems use both IPv6 and IPv4 addresses. Disabling IPv6 will force your system to use the older IPv4 address.
Follow these steps to disable IPv6:
- Enter “regedit” into the Search bar.
- Select Registry Editor from the list that appears.
- Find this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEM – CurrentControlSet – Services – TCPIP6 – Parameters - Right-click on the Parameters on the left side of the dialog box.
- Now select New.
- Then select DWORD (32-bit) Value.
- In the box that appears, enter “DisabledComponents“.
- Right-click on the new DisabledComponents item.
- Select Modify.
- In the value data column, enter “ffffffff” (8 times the small letter ‘f’) and click Ok.
- Exit from the Registry Editor.
- Restart the PC.
Check if this resolves the 0x80070422 error.
If you want to re-enable IPv6 later, follow the first four steps again, and then delete the DisabledComponents key that you just created.
Method 3: Check and enable the Windows Update service
The Windows Update service is a feature that handles everything related to Windows 10 updates. It can happen that the Windows Update service gets stopped for some reason, which leads to the 0x80070422 error when you try to perform an update.
To check and enable the Windows Update service, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows and R keys together on the keyboard to get the Run dialog box.
- Type in “services” and press Enter.
- A Services window will appear. Look for the Windows Update item, and double click on it, or right-click and choose Properties.
- A dialog box will appear. In the Startup Type section, click on Automatic from the drop-down menu.
- Then select Start if the service is currently stopped.
- Click on Apply, and then click OK.
Method 4: Check if every Windows Update related service is running
The 0x80070422 update error can also happen when other services related to Windows Update are disabled or cannot run due to an error.
To check related services, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows and R keys together from the keyboard to get the Run dialog box.
- Enter “services” in the box that appears, and press Enter.
- Look for Networking Connections and in the Status section, check if it is Running. If not, you can start it using the previous method as we did it for the Windows Update service.
- Look for Windows Firewall and in the Status section, check if it is Running. If not, you can right-click on it and then select Start.
Note that in the screenshot below, the service is already running. You don’t need to do anything in such a case.
- Look for DCOM Server Process Launcher and in the Status section, check if it is Running. If not, you can right-click on it and then select Start.
- Look for BitLocker Drive Encryption Service and in the Status section, check if it is Running. If not, you can right-click on it and then select Start.
Note that the service status is “stopped” in the screenshot below. Click on the Start button to start the service manually, apply the changes, and click OK.
Once you confirmed that all related services are running, try installing the updates again and see if the 0x80070422 error is resolved.
Method 5: Run the Windows 10 Update troubleshooter
Windows 10 also comes with a built-in troubleshooter to look for issues that can cause the 0x80070422 error in the Windows Update service.
Here is how to run the Windows 10 Update troubleshooter:
- Click the Start button.
- Go to Settings.
- Select Update & Security from there.
- Select Troubleshoot in the navigation bar on the left.
- Now, select the Windows Updates option.
- Click on the Run the troubleshooter button.
When the troubleshooter has finished its work, check if the 0x80070422 error is resolved. Sometimes, even the troubleshooter may fail to detect the issue that’s causing the error. In such cases, move on to the next method.
Method 6: Restart the Network List Service
The Network List Service is a feature designed by Windows to check on network-related queries such as their connection and properties. It has proved to be useful to disable and then re-enable this service to tackle the 0x80070422 update error.
To restart the Network List Service, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows and R keys together from the keyboard to get the Run dialog box.
- Enter “service.msc” in the box that appears, and press Enter.
- Look for the Network List Service and then right-click on it.
- Click on Restart.
Method 7: Run a System File Checker (SFC) Scan
System File Checker (SFC) is a Windows 10 utility tool that checks if your PC has any corrupted system files and restores them correctly. As corrupted system files are among the reasons that can cause a 0x80070422 error, try running an SFC scan.
- In your search box in the taskbar section, type “Command Prompt”.
- Right-click on the app that appears in the list.
- Click on Run as administrator.
- In the dialog box that appears, enter “sfc /scannow” and hit Enter.
An automatic scan process will start that checks your PC for corrupted system files and fixes the. Wait while the scan is running.
Once completed, try installing updates again and to see if the 0x80070422 error has been resolved.
Note: If you run into an SFC /Scannow error when starting the scan, don’t worry. We have written dedicated articles on what to do if SFC scannow is not working, including:
- Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform The Requested Operation
- Windows resource protection could not start the repair service
Common Mistakes When Updating Windows
After getting a Windows machine, it is best to check the official docs to know how to install and update components. By avoiding these common mistakes, you can prevent any issues when updating your PC’s Operating System.
1. Updating Windows in safe mode
Updating Windows in safe mode may lead to various driver-related issues. Safe mode cannot recognize all installed components and may miscalculate the update parameters. Even though it sounds like a good option, updating Windows in the safe mode is one of the most common mistakes people make.
2. Using Command Prompt without Proper Knowledge
One of the primary reasons people prefer Windows over Linux is usability. You don’t have to know how to use the Command Prompt to operate a Windows machine. The command terminal is a double-edged sword.
If you don’t have enough knowledge or experience in using the terminal, we suggest you don’t. You can break the entire system if you don’t know what you’re doing in the Command Prompt.
3. Changing the Default OS Settings
Changing the default OS settings is the cause of many system errors. If you want to know what changing various settings do, there are many courses and videos on the internet to help you. However, changing the default setting without knowing what they do is among the worst thing you could do to your computer.
That’s a wrap. With this knowledge, you are now be able to fix any Windows Update related errors such as the 0x80070422 error all by yourself.
