Hello everybody!
In this video, I’m going to show you how to fix another error (0x80070422) in a Windows
operating system.
Errors in Windows are a commonplace thing, as they can emerge when you update the operating
system, start a program etc.
This problem is nothing new and you can encounter it no matter what operating system you are
using – Windows 10, 7 or 8.
As I said before, there are all kinds of situations when you see this error, but all of them fall
into three typical patterns.
When you start Windows Defender, when Windows Firewall is active, and most often, when you
try updating the operating system.
It could happen because a system utility service or one of the services required for the system
components to work properly is disabled for some reason.
In today’s video, we will have a look at all these cases and find out how to fix this
error (0x80070422) in Windows 10, 8 and 7.
If you don’t feel like rummaging through system processes and program settings, try
rolling the operating system back to the last restore point.
It can help you bring the system back to the condition when it worked properly.
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But if you are determined to find your way through the settings - welcome aboard.
How to fix error 0x80070422 when updating Windows 10, 8 and 7
We will start with the most widespread cause of this error – updating Windows system
components.
While updating your operating system, you may see such an error notification:
“Installer encountered an error: 0x80070422 The service cannot be started either because
it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.”
The error notification itself contains a hint at what should be done.
Quite often, it means that Windows Update service is currently disabled.
So starting this service can fix the problem at once.
To do it, open the Run window by right-clicking on the Start menu or pressing the key shortcut
Win+R. Now run the command “Services.msc.”
You will see the services window.
Alternatively, you can open it by suing the Search function.
Look for “Windows Update” service.
Right-click on it and select “Properties.”
In the line “Startup type” select “Automatic” and click “Start.”
As soon as you start the Windows Update service, you are not going to encounter this error
anymore.
Now, try to update the operating system once more.
Disable IPv6 Sometimes, IPv6 protocol may generate this
error (0x80070422).
Try disabling this protocol.
To do it, open Settings / Network & Internet / Network and Sharing Center / Change adapter
settings.
Right-click on the active network and select “Properties.”
In the Properties window, find the line “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP / IPV6)” and uncheck
the box, then click OK.
Restart the computer and try updating the operating system.
How to fix error 0x80070422 when starting Windows Defender (in Windows 10, 8 and 7)
Now let’s examine the case when this error 0x80070422 appears when starting the integrated
antivirus program, Windows Defender.
This is what the notification says:
The service cannot be started either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled
devices associated with it.
(Error code: 0x80070422)
It is the same situation that we had in the previous case - most likely, the corresponding
service is disabled and it generates an error when you start Windows Defender.
To enable the service, open the Services window and look for “Windows Defender Antivirus
Service.”
Right-click on it and select “Properties.”
Set the startup type to “Automatic” and start the service.
Now try opening the system antivirus again to see if this error appears again.
How to fix error 0x80070422 in Windows Firewall (Windows 10, 8 and 7)
And finally, let’s see how to fix this error 0x80070422, which appears when you are using
Windows Firewall.
For example, you start a game or an application which uses the Internet connection, and when
such connection is requested, the Firewall shows you this error notification.
Here is what it says: Windows Firewall can’t change some of your
settings.
Error code 0x80070422.
You can fix the firewall issue in the same way as the previous two problems, but with
a slight difference.
It is quite possible that several services may be disabled at the same time.
You will need to check the work of Windows Update service, BITS (Background Intelligence
Transfer Service), RPC (Remote Procedure Call), Cryptographic Services and Block Level Backup
Engine Service.
Open the services window.
First of all, find Windows Update service and check if it is running, then do the same
for BITS (Background Intelligence Transfer Service), RPC (Remote Procedure Call), and
finally, for Cryptographic Services and Block Level Backup Engine Service.
If one of the services is disabled, right-click on it and select “Properties.”
Set the startup type to “Automatic” and start the service.
In order to check the proper work of the system firewall, start all the services that have
been stopped before.
After the services mentioned before are enabled, try using Windows Firewall again.
If it can’t start and shows the error 0x80070422 again, then try the following:
Open Control Panel.
Go to “Windows Defender Firewall.”
Click on “Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.”
Enable the firewall for local and public networks.
After that, the error 0x80070422 should go away, and you will be able to use the Firewall
properly.
If this trick doesn’t help, your computer must be infected with a virus that prevents
you from fixing the error.
Go to the Microsoft website for a special utility to help you remove the virus.
Run the utility and check the computer for most widespread types of malware to remove
it, or use another antivirus product.
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