What to do if the installer encounters error 0x80070422

If you encounter a problem that says the installer detected error 0x80070422, this may indicate that there is a problem with the operating system update service. Accordingly, all our subsequent actions will be aimed at eliminating this problem.

Method 1: Fix Windows Update Service

1. Open the window "Run" keyboard shortcut Win + R. In it you will need to enter the following command:
   
   
   services.msc
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. A Windows Services window will appear on the screen, in which you will need to find "Windows Update Center". Right-click on this service and select the item from the drop-down list "Properties".
   
   
   
   
   
3. In the "Startup type" set value "Automatically", and then make changes by clicking the button Apply and close the window with the button "OK".
   
   
   
   

Method 2: Getting Windows Firewall to Work

In some cases, the problem may be caused by an incorrectly configured Windows Firewall.

1. Open the window "Control Panel" and go to the section "Windows Firewall".
   
   
   
   
   
2. In the left area of ​​the window, open the section "Turn Windows Firewall on or off".
   
   
   
   
   
3. Make sure you have your metrics set as shown in the screenshot below. If not, you will need to make the appropriate changes.
   

Method 3: System Restore

If the error occurred recently, then the problem can be completely resolved without determining the cause of the problem - you just need to restore the system.

1. To do this, open "Control Panel" and go to the section "Recovery".
   
   
   
   
   
2. In the next window, open "Run System Restore".
   
   
   
   
   
3. After a couple of moments, the screen will display available points to restore the system to its previous functionality. Among them, you will need to select the one that corresponds to the time when you did not have error code 0x80070422.
   
   
4. Having selected a point, run System Restore and wait until it finishes. It is likely that after this the error will disappear and will not return.
   

Method 4: installing an antivirus and eliminating virus activity

Very often, error 0x80070422 occurs precisely because of virus activity on your computer. You can try to solve the problem using an antivirus and a deep system scan.

1. If you previously did not have an antivirus on your computer, you will need to install it. It is desirable that this be a solution from a reputable manufacturer, for example, Avast, Dr.Web, Kaspersky Labs etc.
   
   
2. Using an antivirus or a separate healing utility, for example, Dr. Web cureit, start the deep scan mode and wait until the system scan finishes.
   
   
3. If, after scanning the system, any types of threats were found on the computer, you will need to eliminate them and then reboot the system.
   

Method 5: Reinstall the operating system

Of course, this method is radical, but if not a single previous recommendation helped you solve the problem with error 0x80070422, then it should not be written off.

See also: Installing Windows 7 yourself We hope that any of the recommendations proposed in the article could help you resolve installer error 0x80070422. If you have your own experience in solving a similar problem, tell us about it in the comments.