Windows Update error 80070422 solution

Some netizens reported that after Windows 7 6956 finished update, prompted Windows Update error 80070422, the update could not be used. In fact, this is when you receive Windows update error 80070422 when downloading updates, then you may need to change the Windows Update Service settings and then restart the service.

If it doesn't work, try the following steps.

Steps to Change or Restart the Windows Update Service

You must be logged in as an administrator to perform these steps.

Open the “Administrative Tools> by clicking the Start button and then clicking “Control Panel”. In the search box, type the management tool and click “Administrative Tools”.

Double click on “Services”. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Click the "Name" column heading to sort the names in reverse order. Find the "Windows Update" service, right click on the service, and then click "Properties".

On the “General” tab, make sure you have selected “Auto” next to “Startup Type”.

Next to “Service Status”, check to see if the service has started. If it does not start, click “Start”. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

The applicable error code is:

WindowsUpdate_80070422

0x80070422