0x80070422: What's behind the code

If an error occurs on your Windows 10 computer, you will be shown a code along with the error message. You can learn about the possible causes of error code 0x80070422 being displayed and how to fix it yourself in our article.

These are the causes of error 0x80070422

The error with the numerical code 0x80070422 tells you that a Windows update could not be performed. The cause of the failed update can often be found in a program, for example an antivirus software. The execution of the update is then blocked. But even if you have disabled the Windows update service on your computer, the update cannot be performed and an error message is displayed.

How to fix error 0x80070422

The steps required to fix error 0x80070422 depend on its cause. If the update is blocked, disable your firewall or installed antivirus program as a test and then restart the update. If the update service of Windows is disabled, please perform the following steps to turn it back on:

1. First open the Run dialog of Windows by pressing the keys "Windows key" + "R" on your keyboard.
2. Then enter the command "service.msc" there and confirm with the "Enter key".
3. In the window that opens, look for the entry "Windows Update", double-click on it and select the option "Automatic" from the drop-down menu under "Startup type".
4. Confirm the changes made with "OK" and restart Windows before you try again to perform the update.