Unable to update Version Windows 10 20H2

I am having one heck of a time with Windows update. Here is the message I receive each time I try to update.Why is Windows Update showing the 0x80070422 error?windows update error 0x80070422I have tried the suggestions available on the net all with no solutions.Can you help? Appreciate any you can suggest.ThanksRon

Thanks for the idea.
I tried it but no difference. The response I received was exactly like all the others.
Could not complete update so removed what was done and rebooted. I am back to where I was when I messages forum. Any other ideas???

Shiron said:

Thanks for the idea.
I tried it but no difference. The response I received was exactly like all the others.
Could not complete update so removed what was done and rebooted. I am back to where I was when I messages forum. Any other ideas???

Hello Ron,

Perhaps @Tekkie Boy, may be able to assist you.

Best of luck.

@Shiron

Error code 0x80070422 means "ERROR_SERVICE_DISABLED - The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it."

But you haven't deactivated the Windows Update service with any third party tools?


Friendly greetings
Sorry for any mistakes. English is not my native language.

No I have not deactivated the Windows Update service with any third party tools.

Hi Shiron

I’m not an expert and note you have been reading and trying to solve this issue yourself and my suggestion below you may have read and tried to no avail.

But have you tried to resetting Win update service?

To do so go to control panel>administration tools>services----in the right hand pane scroll to find Windows Update, ( I can click directly, you may have to right click, then properties ), In the box that appears, under the general tab, "start up type" select Auto, ( mine is set to manual )

Same box, underneath “ start up type” , make sure Service Status “start” is selected, ok everything.

Then try update again, but first disconnect anything you don’t need and maybe disable your AV.

The thing with your error it could be a myriad of things from programs/apps/folders not uninstalled properly to something you have connected.

No doubt there will be better methods suggested but if all else fails and an absolute last resort, back up everything, unhook what you don’t need, fresh install of your existing OS, Then MS Update Assistant and from there update to 20H2 making sure you have installed any patches/tweaks and then re-hook your ancillaries .

I’m writing the above and thinking gosh! that’s a real pain so try other suggestions/ things first.