Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 updates quite regularly for its users- be it security updates, feature updates, cumulative updates or other significant upgrades. These updates not only fix bugs but also bring new features, and make sure your computer is secure. Every feature update and regular cumulative updates provides security which should not be ignored.
But sometimes you might not be able to update your Windows. There are a lot of users who see the 0x80070422 error while updating Windows. The error comes with a message saying that the updates failed to install and gives the error code.
Ways to Fix Windows 10 Update Error 0x80070422
Error 0x80070422 usually occurs when you’re trying to update Windows 10 through Windows Update. This error prevents you completely from downloading Windows updates. This can be a big problem since your system might be vulnerable and you’ll miss out on the new features. But fortunately for you, there are ways to fix this. This article guides you through the steps of various methods to fix this error!
I would suggest that you go through the methods in the given order so that you don’t miss out on checking anything.
Method 1: Check Services
It’s mandatory for some service to be in running state for the proper function of Windows and its updates. So, the first thing you have to do is make sure that these services are running by following the steps given below:
Step 1 – Hold Windows Key>> Press R to launch Run.
Step 2 – Now type services.msc. Press Enter > Launch Windows Services.
Step 3 – Locate the service Network Connections. Look at its Status column, the status should be Running. (If the status of Network Connections isn’t Running>>Right click Network Connections>>Select Start)
Step 4 – Locate the service Windows Firewall. Look at its Status column, the status should be Running. (If the status of Windows Firewall isn’t Running>>Right click Windows Firewall>>Select Start)
Step 5 – Locate the service DCOM Server Process Launcher. Look at its Status column, the status should be Running. (If the status of DCOM Server Process Launcher isn’t Running>>Right click DCOM Server Process Launcher >>Select Start)
Step 6 – Locate the service BitLocker Drive Encryption Service. Look at its Status column, the status should be Running. (If the status of BitLocker Drive Encryption Service isn’t Running>>Right click BitLocker Drive Encryption Service>>Select Start)
Method 2: Start Windows Update Service
Windows Update Service automates the downloading and installing of Microsoft Windows software update over internet. So, you have to make sure that Windows Update Service is in Running status and startup type is set to automatic. The steps for doing so are given below:
Step 1 – Hold Windows Key > Press R to launch Run.
Step 2 – Now, type services.msc. Press Enter > Launch Windows Services.
Step 3 – Locate the service Windows Update. Double click it to open its Properties.
Step 4 – In Windows Update Properties find Startup Type and from the dropdown choose Automatic.
Step 5 – Check the Service status. If the status isn’t set to Running click the Start button in that section to start it.
Step 6 – Click Apply and then OK to save and implement the changes
Doing this sets your Windows Update Service to running condition and makes the startup type automatic. Now check whether your Windows Updates are working error free. If yes, kudos to you and get the updates. But if you are still seeing the same error code 0x80070422 then move to the next method.
Method 3: Disabling IPv6
Most users claim that disabling IPv6 helped them to resolve this issue. So, to do that follow the instructions given below:
Step 1 – Hold Windows Key>> Press R to launch Run.
Step 2 – Now, type ncpa.cpl. Press Enter to launch the Network and Sharing centre.
Step 3 – Find the Internet connection that you are connected to right now. Right click on it and select Properties.
Step 4 – You must be seeing a list of items under ‘This connection uses the following items’. Find Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) in that list and uncheck it.
Step 5 – Click OK to save the changes.
Step 6 – Restart your computer and see if the error is fixed.
The disabling of IPv6 can also be done using Registry Editor. Follow the steps given below to disable it using Registry Editor.
Step 1 – Type regedit into the Search bar. Choose Registry Editor from the list of results.
Step 2 – Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesTCPIP6Parameters.
Step 3 – Right-click the Parameters on the left pane. Then, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Step 4 – In the name field enter DisabledComponents.
Step 5 – Right-click the new DisabledComponents value and choose Modify. Verify that the base is hexadecimal and then enter ffffffff as Value data and press OK to save changes.
Step 6 – Close Registry Editor and restart your computer.
Once computer restarts, check to see if the Error Code 0x80070422 is solved.
Method 4: Enable/Disable Network List Service
A lot of users have confirmed that restarting the Network List Service fixed the problem for them. In other words, all you need to do is turn this service off and then turn it back on or simply restart it. Follow the steps given below to do so:
Step 1 – Hold Windows Key and press R to launch Run.
Step 2 – Now, type services.msc. Press Ente and Launch Windows Services.
Step 3 – Locate and double click the service Network List Service.
Step 4 – Select Automatic from the drop down menu in Startup Type if the Startup Type is either Disabled or Manual. Click Start in the Service Status section if the status is stopped.
Note – Select Disabled from the drop down menu in Startup Type if the Startup Type is either Automatic or Manual. Click Stop in the Service Status section if the status is Running.
Step 5 – Click on Apply and then OK to save the changes.
Conclusion
Windows Update can be a bit fastidious when it comes to working the way it was designed to work. But that doesn’t mean we can skip on an update. The Windows Updates are very essential and there’s no escaping from the cumbersome work of getting rid of the bugs and error.
Windows error code 0x80070422 is one common error that users face. It refers to the inability of Windows to startup the Windows Update service so your computer can connect to the update servers at Microsoft.
The methods given in this article have proved to work for most users. The methods to fix the error is just mere changes of some settings and status. Remember that the different setting initially wasn’t some error or flaw in the system, it’s just that some administrators prefer to use these settings for the Windows Update service to control how and whether users of a PC can initiate update downloads and installation. Most home users, however, should set the service to one of the automatic settings to avoid such error codes!
Happy Updating!
