Windows 10: Cannot start update service, please help. This is the error I get.

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Vista Automatic Updating Error

Automatic Updates isn't currently running.

 

Vista Automatic Updating Error

Resolution Suggestion:

# To resolve this problem, make sure that BITS and the Automatic Updates service are started..

A simple solution but one that works in most circumstances!

1. Click Start, click Run, type services.msc, and then click OK.

2. In the list of services, right-click Automatic Updates, and then click Properties.

3. In the Startup type list, click Automatic, and then click Apply.

4. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.

5. Right-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service, and then click Properties.

6. In the Startup type list, click Manual, and then click Apply.

7. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.

http://www.updatexp.com/0x80070422.html- source *Smile hope that helps.

 

Windows update service not starting.

Hi Diane,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10. 



I understand the inconvenience that you are facing on Windows 10, we will certainly help you with this issue. 

In order to assist you better, I would like to know the following query:

• 
  What are the exact troubleshooting steps that you have tried?
  

I suggest you to try the methods below and check if it helps.

Method 1: Let’s run
Windows Update troubleshooter and check if it helps.

Refer to the steps below to runWindows Update troubleshooter and check if it helps.

• Press Windows key + S and type troubleshooting.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• 
  Select View all on the top left corner.
  
• 
  Click Windows Update.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
  
• 
  Check if issue persists.
  

If issue persist, I suggest you to try method 2.

Method 2: Reset Windows update component.

I suggest you to refer “Manually reset Windows Update components” section of the link below:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058

Note: Applies to Windows 10.

If issue persist, I suggest you to try method 3.

Method 3: DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management)

Run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool which fixes the Windows corruption error if there are any. Follow the steps:

• 
  Press Windows + X.
  
• 
  Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• 
  Type the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and hit Enter.
  

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank you.