Windows 10: Confronting the Mysterious 0x80070422 Error

Dear Tech Pioneers,I extend this call to the digital trailblazers among you, hoping this message finds you amid the binary symphony. Alas, my Windows update expedition has encountered an elusive adversary—the perplexing Error Code 0x80070422. I seek the wisdom of the digital explorers within this community to navigate the complexities of this cryptic challenge.The Conundrum Unveiled: In my pursuit of Windows updates, I have come face to face with the enigmatic Error Code 0x80070422—a resilient foe that eludes conventional remedies. It's a digital mystery, and I call upon the intrepid minds amo

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Need Help Resolving Windows Update Error 0x80070422

Hello Microsoft Community,

I've been encountering persistent issues with Windows Update on my Windows 10 system, and I'm hoping someone can offer guidance. Every time I try to run Windows Update, I receive Error Code 0x80070422, and despite my efforts to troubleshoot using the built-in tools, the problem persists.

Here are some details:

Problem Description: Error Code: 0x80070422 Error Message: "Windows Update encountered an unknown error."

Steps Taken:

1. Checked for and installed the latest Windows updates.
   
2. Ran the Windows Update Troubleshooter, which detected and fixed some issues, but the problem remains.
   
3. Verified that the Windows Update service is running and set to automatic.
   
4. Temporarily disabled my third-party antivirus to rule out interference.
   

System Information:

• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro, Version 21H2
  
• System Type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
  

Request for Assistance: If anyone has encountered a similar issue or has insights on how to resolve Error Code 0x80070422, I would greatly appreciate your help. Any specific steps, updates, or patches you can recommend would be very helpful.

 

Windows 8 error 0x80070422

Hi SharniKnight,

To troubleshot the error 0x80070422 that you're getting, kindly follow the steps provided by AshutoshTimilsina on this

link and see if it resolves your concern.

Get back to us if you need further assistance.

 

error 0x80070422

Hello,

The error 0x80070422 may occur for several reasons. To better understand your concern, we'll need to ask you the following:

• What were you trying to do when the error appeared?
• Did you get the error after trying to turn on Windows notifications?
• Have you tried going to Start > Settings >
  Notifications & actions to manage the notification settings?

You may also provide us more details, description, or a screenshot of the issue.

We're looking forward to your response.