{"id":1099,"date":"2020-09-02T15:14:05","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T15:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=1099"},"modified":"2025-01-30T10:24:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T10:24:54","slug":"fix-windows-update-error-0x80070422","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-windows-update-error-0x80070422\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Ways to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070422"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Windows Update has made it easier for Windows users to keep their operating system and applications regularly updated. But since the update process involves a lot of factors, it is common to encounter issues, such as error 0x80070422, during the download and installation of these system updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows Update error 0x80070422 occurs when a device running the Windows 10 OS encounters a problem during the update installation. 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If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80070422)\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"877\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/0x80070422-error.png\" alt=\"0x80070422 error\" class=\"wp-image-5277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/0x80070422-error.png 877w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/0x80070422-error-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/0x80070422-error-768x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This error prevents users from installing critical system and security updates on their PC. If not fixed on time, their PCs could become vulnerable to security attacks. Most <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/answers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/forum\/windows_10-update\/windows-10-does-not-install-updates-error\/80fcf8c8-21d7-4e22-bceb-1dd88255658b\" target=\"_blank\">users are not even aware<\/a> that the error exists unless they personally check the Windows Update panel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since most of them enable Automatic Updates, they expect their computers to be installing the updates automatically so they may not know about the issue until it&#8217;s too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_the_Windows_Update_Error_0x80070422\"><\/span>What Causes the Windows Update Error 0x80070422?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why the Windows Update Service may stop running. The first reason could be an overprotective security software. If your anti-malware app is so hyper, it might proceed to disable services responsible for downloading content from the internet, including the Windows Update Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason you have to consider is incompatible files or apps that might be interfering with the update process. You should also check whether malware is present on your device. Malware is known to cause all sorts of trouble, and it wouldn\u2019t be a surprise if one of them is behind the error you\u2019re experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also try some basic troubleshooting steps, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Checking for internet connection problems and switching to a better network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deleting apps that you don\u2019t need to make room for new updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making sure that you have enough storage for new downloads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing computer peripherals that you don\u2019t use or need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restarting your computer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the above steps don\u2019t work, you can proceed with the main solutions listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Windows_10_Update_Error_0x80070422\"><\/span>How to Fix Windows 10 Update Error 0x80070422<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_1_Enable_the_Windows_Update_Service\"><\/span>Solution #1: Enable the Windows Update Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time, error 0x80070422 pops up because of a problem with the Windows Update service. Windows Update service is one of the processes that run in the background. It usually runs at startup and works silently while downloading and installing your updates without further actions from the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Windows Update service is built into Windows and if it stops functioning properly, Windows Update will also not work correctly and run into an error. So, the first thing you need to check is whether the Windows Update service is running. Keep in mind that you need administrative rights to perform the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>S<\/kbd> to open the search dialog, then type in <code class=\"inline\">services<\/code>. This should open the Services manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down the list of services and look for <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/services-windows-update.png\" alt=\"Enable the Windows Update Service\" class=\"wp-image-1117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/services-windows-update.png 804w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/services-windows-update-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/services-windows-update-768x565.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double-click on it to open the Properties panel. This is where you can configure how the process should run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that Startup type is <strong>not set to Disabled<\/strong>. The default option here should be <strong>Manual<\/strong>, but you can set it to <strong>Automatic<\/strong> instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-properties.png\" alt=\"windows update properties - manual\" class=\"wp-image-1119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-properties.png 403w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-properties-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under <strong>Service Status<\/strong>, click Start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OK <\/strong>and exit the Services manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Go back to Windows Update and try checking for new updates again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_2_Restart_Other_Windows_Update_Services\"><\/span>Solution #2: Restart Other Windows Update Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from Windows Update, you should also restart all the other services related to Windows Update, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Network List<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BitLocker Drive Encryption Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DCOM Server Process Launcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network Connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows Defender Firewall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Service manager window, locate these processes one by one, right-click on them, then choose Restart. This should kill the process and start them again, hopefully fixing the Windows 10 update error 0x80070422.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read about similar Windows Update Errors: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-the-windows-dism-error-0x800f081f\/\">DISM Error 0x800f081f<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-windows-update-error-0x800704c7\/\">Update Error 0x800704c7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-error-code-0x80246007\/\">Error Code 0x80246007<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_3_Turn_Off_IPv6_to_Fix_Error_0x80070422\"><\/span>Solution #3: Turn Off IPv6 to Fix Error 0x80070422<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows Update relies on your internet connection to work properly. If you have internet problems, then the update process will automatically fail as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the common reasons behind internet issues is IPv6. Although it allows more addresses than IPv4, enabling IPv6 usually causes problems because a lot of devices are not configured to use this new technology yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If IPv6 is causing you more harm than good, you can disable it using the instructions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>S<\/kbd> to open the search dialog, then type in <code class=\"inline\">Control Panel<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> to open the applet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the upper right portion, change <strong>View by: Category<\/strong> to <strong>View by: Small icons<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Network <\/strong>and <strong>Sharing Center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-sharing-center.png\" alt=\"Network and sharing center\" class=\"wp-image-1123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-sharing-center.png 699w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-sharing-center-300x118.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under View your active networks, click the link beside <strong>Connections<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/connections.png\" alt=\"Internet connections\" class=\"wp-image-1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/connections.png 604w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/connections-300x70.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Properties<\/strong>, then scroll down and look for <strong>Internet Protocol Version 6<\/strong> in the new window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear the checkbox next to it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"341\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipv6-disable.png\" alt=\"disable ipv6\" class=\"wp-image-1127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipv6-disable.png 341w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipv6-disable-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK <\/strong>and restart your computer. Your IPv6 should now be disabled and you should no longer have internet problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Network and Sharing center settings can help you solve such rare <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/windows-10-error-code-0x80070035-fix\/\">errors like 0x80070035<\/a>, when users face troubles transferring files between computers connected to the same network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_4_Edit_the_Registry\"><\/span>Solution #4: Edit the Registry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re still not able to fix the error 0x80070422 at this point, you need to check your computer&#8217;s registry to make sure the entries are correct. Take note that editing the registry might cause damage to your system, so don&#8217;t randomly edit any of the entries there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps closely to modify your Registry values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>S<\/kbd> to open the search dialog, then type in <code class=\"inline\">regedit<\/code>. Press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> to open the <strong>Registry Editor.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the following key by copy-pasting it into the address bar:<br><code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Windows Update > Auto Update<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for <strong>EnableFeaturedSoftware <\/strong>and make sure its value is <strong>1<\/strong>. Otherwise, double-click it and change the value to <strong>1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, head to this location in the registry:<br><code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\AppXSvc<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the <strong>Start entry<\/strong>, then make sure the value is <strong>3<\/strong>. If not, double-click on it and change the value to <strong>3<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/appxsvc.png\" alt=\"AppXSvc file - start value\" class=\"wp-image-1131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/appxsvc.png 875w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/appxsvc-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/appxsvc-768x317.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Close the Registry Editor and reboot your computer for the changes to take effect. After restarting, check if you&#8217;re now able to run Windows Update without an error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_5_Run_the_Windows_Update_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>Solution #5: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of the solutions above work for you, you can try running the built-in troubleshooter to fix your Windows Update problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To run the troubleshooter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings <\/strong>> <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong> > <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down under <strong>Get up and running<\/strong>, then click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/troubleshoot-update.png\" alt=\"Run troubleshooting for Windows\" class=\"wp-image-1137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/troubleshoot-update.png 821w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/troubleshoot-update-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/troubleshoot-update-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Error_0x80070422_FAQ\"><\/span>Error 0x80070422 FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605597895799\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What Is Windows Update Error 0x80070422?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Windows Update Error 0x80070422 is the error you can encounter when you\u2019re either updating Windows or installing updates already downloaded. It can prevent Windows from updating successfully or installing the Windows updates. Windows Update errors can also occur when you\u2019re upgrading your system to a newer Windows version.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605597923397\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What Causes 0x80070422 Error?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A common cause of Windows Update error 0x80070422 is inadequate drive space. Without enough disk space, the update won\u2019t be able to download successfully, and that\u2019s when the error occurs. Several other things can cause error 0x80070422, including network instability, overprotective security software installed on your PC, and incompatible Windows file and applications.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605597976194\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What to Do When I Encounter Error 0x80070422?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your first action should be to run the Windows Update troubleshooter to identify the cause and fix the error automatically. You can enable the Windows Update service and allow updates to run and\/or restart other services related to Windows Update. Additionally, you may consider turning off your computer\u2019s IPv6.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605598030836\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to Avoid Error 0x80070422 Appearing Again?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Error 0x80070422 occurs because of Windows vulnerabilities. You can prevent error 0x80070422 from occurring or reoccurring on your system by making sure that the Windows Update service is always running. Alternatively, keeping your Windows OS always up-to-date ensures that you have the important security updates and bug fixes bugs that prevent any Windows Update error from occurring.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The solutions above should fix most instances of Windows Update error 0x80070422, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/error-0x8007010b-fix\/\">0x8007010b<\/a>. But if they don&#8217;t work, then the error is more serious than you thought. You might need to reinstall your Windows 10 OS or roll back to a previous working version of the operating system to repair the corrupted files.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows Update has made it easier for Windows users to keep their operating system and applications regularly updated. But since the update process involves a lot of factors, it is common to encounter issues, such as error 0x80070422, during the download and installation of these system updates. 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