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How to fix error 0x80070422 in Windows Update

Windows Update service not running or disabled.

✅ 85% success rate
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📅 Updated: 2026-08-12
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Error Code0x80070422
Affected SystemWindows Update (Microsoft)
DifficultyMedium
Estimated Time5 min
Requires Admin Rights⚠️ Yes
Requires Reboot🔄 Yes

Solution Steps

  1. 1 Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
  2. 2 Set Windows Update service to automatic: sc config wuauserv start= auto.
  3. 3 Start Windows Update service: sc start wuauserv.
  4. 4 Set BITS to automatic: sc config bits start= auto and start it.
  5. 5 Set Cryptographic service to automatic: sc config cryptsvc start= auto and start it.
  6. 6 Restart your computer and try Windows Update again.

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