Windows 10: Urgent Windows Update Quandary: Error 0x80070422

I trust this communication finds you knee-deep in the binary ballet of bytes. Regrettably, I find myself ensnared in the perplexing dance of Windows Update, besieged by the formidable adversary known as Error Code 0x80070422. I'm beseeching the luminaries of this community for their arcane knowledge.The Perplexity: In my quest for Windows updates, I've encountered the cryptic Error Code 0x80070422, a nemesis proving resilient to my every attempt at subjugation. It's a digital conundrum, and I'm in dire need of your collective wisdom to untangle this intricate web of errors.

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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.

 

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.

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