“Something went wrong. The error code is 0x80070422, in case you need it.” OR “Something happened and your purchase can’t be completed. Error code 0x80070422”
While this issue is most common among Windows 8/8.1 users, it has also been known to affect Windows 10 users. The Windows Store is the only onboard application marketplace for computers running on Windows 8, 8.1 and 10. Since that is the case, not being able to download applications from the Windows Store is quite a significant problem. Thankfully, though, we know what causes this problem – in almost all cases, the culprit is the Windows Update service or another service pertaining to Windows Update not running. We know what causes this issue, which is why we also know how to fix it. The following are the two most effective solutions that you can use to try and resolve this problem:
Solution 1: Configure the Windows Update service to start automatically
If the Windows Update service not running is what is causing this issue in your case, you can free yourself of it and restore your ability to download applications from the Windows Store by simply configuring the service to start automatically. To do so, you need to:
When the computer boots up, launch the Windows Store and try installing an application that you couldn’t install before to see whether or not the problem has been fixed.
Solution 2: Use a .BAT file to fix the problem
This problem can also be resolved by creating and using a .BAT file designed to make sure that the Windows Update service and all other services that need to be running to successfully download and install applications from the Windows Store are not only running but are also configured to start at boot. In order to use this solution, you need to:
Once the elevated Command Prompt has closed, you may launch the Windows Store, try to install an application and see whether or not the problem persists if not follow steps here: 0x80070422
FIX: Windows Defender Error The service couldn’t be started Error code:…Fix: Windows 10 Update Error 0x80070422Fix: Windows firewall can’t change settings error 0x80070422FIX: System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException (0x80070422)
