How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070422 (2026)

Windows Update Error 0x80070422 is a common problem that prevents your system from downloading or installing updates. This error usually occurs when the Windows Update Service (WUAUSERV) is disabled or blocked by third-party software.

In this article, you will learn how to fix Windows Update Error 0x80070422 step-by-step in Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows 10, and I will show you how to re-enable the services and get your updates back on track.

Technical Feature	Details
Error Code	0x80070422
Root Cause	Disabled Windows Update Services
Platform	Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7
Success Rate	95% (via Service Management)

1. Enable Windows Update Services Manually

The primary reason for 0x80070422 is a disabled update service. Follow these steps:

Press Windows Key + R, type "services.msc", in the window that appears, and press Enter.
Find Windows Update in the list.
Right-click on it and select Properties.
Change the Startup type to Automatic.
Click Start, then Apply and OK.
Repeat these steps for the following services:
- Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
- Cryptographic Services
- Network List Service

How to fix Windows Update error 0x80070422 using Services.msc - Setting startup type to Automatic and applying changes. — Step 1: Open Services.msc, find Windows Update, and set the Startup type to Automatic to resolve the 0x80070422 error.

2. Use Command Prompt (CMD) to Reset Services

If the operation you performed in the Services window fails, you can force it to start via CMD (Command).

Type CMD in the search bar, right-click, and select “Run as administrator.”
Copy and paste the following commands one by one:
Note: Type each command individually and press Enter after each one.
- net start wuauserv
- net start bits
- net start cryptsvc

Using Command Prompt (CMD) as Administrator to run net start wuauserv, net start cryptsvc and net start bits commands for fixing Windows Update error 0x80070422. — Step 2: Run Command Prompt as Administrator and execute the ‘net start’ commands to manually trigger Windows Update services.

3. Disable IPv6 (The “Secret” Fix)

Sometimes Windows Update conflicts with IPv6 settings, causing the 0x80070422 error. To fix this, follow these steps:

Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
Click on Change connection settings.
Right-click on your connection and select Properties.
Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6).
Click OK and restart your computer.

4. Fixing the problem via the Windows Registry.

Another method involves checking the “Start” value in the registry. To do this, follow these steps:

Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard, type “regedit”, and press Enter.
Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv
Find the Start key on the right.
Double-click on it and ensure that the Value data is set to 2 (Auto).

Fixing the problem via the Windows Registry

Fix 4: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

If you continue to have problems on your Windows computer, try this method.

Go to Settings
Click System → Troubleshoot
Select Other troubleshooters
Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

How to run Windows Update Troubleshooter for error 0x80070422. — Step 5: Navigate to Troubleshoot settings and run the Windows Update Troubleshooter to fix error 0x80070422.

Expert Tip: After completing these steps, always restart your PC. If the issue remains, it might be due to a corrupted system file. You can check the
Official Microsoft Guide for more details.

Conclusion

Fixing Windows Update Error 0x80070422 is usually as simple as restarting the correct services. By following the steps above, you should be able to download your security updates without issues.

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