Error 0x80070422 usually appears when trying to update Windows or open the Microsoft Store. The message means that one of the required services is disabled.
Below are quick ways to fix it.
Method 1: Enable Windows Update Service
- Press Win + R
- Type
services.msc - Find Windows Update
- Open the service properties
- Set the startup type to Automatic
- Click Start
Restart your computer and try again.
Method 2: Check Related Services
In the same window, make sure that the following services are running:
- Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
- Cryptographic Services
- DCOM Server Process Launcher
If they are disabled, enable them.
Method 3: Enable via Command Prompt
Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and execute:
sc config wuauserv start= auto
net start wuauserv
After executing, restart your PC.
Method 4: Check System Files
If the service does not start:
sfc /scannow
If necessary, execute:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Additional Causes
- Services disabled manually
- Programs used for "optimizing" Windows
- Corrupted system components
Conclusion
Error 0x80070422 is almost always related to a disabled update service. Enabling Windows Update resolves the issue in most cases.