0x80070422 Error Fixed: Turn On Windows Update Service the Right Way

The 0x80070422 error (ERRORSERVICEDISABLED) appears when the Windows Update service is turned off. To fix it, open services.msc, double-click Windows Update, set Startup type to Automatic, click Start, and press OK to save. Then restart your PC and check for updates again.

Steps

1. Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
2. Scroll down and double-click Windows Update.
3. Change Startup type to Automatic, then click Apply.
4. Click Start under Service status, then click OK.
5. Open Background Intelligent Transfer Service and do the same.
6. Restart your PC and click Check for updates in Settings.

Common Problems

Start button is greyed out: Click Apply first, then the Start button becomes active.

Service starts, then stops by itself: Run sfc /scannow in Command Prompt as administrator and restart your PC.

Error comes back after restart: Check that the startup type is still Automatic, and turn off any PC cleaner tool that changes services.

FAQs

Is it safe to turn on the Windows Update service?
Yes. This is the normal setting, and it lets Windows get security updates.Will this delete my files or apps?
No. You are only changing one service setting, so your data stays untouched.Does the same fix work on Windows 10 and 11?
Yes. The Services window and the steps are the same on both.