Error code

Windows 0x80070422

WINDOWS0x80070422
System Error Code· A POSIX/system errno returned when a system call fails.

What it means

The service cannot be started either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it..

Per dataset:Windows

The Windows Update service stopped working or is not running (ERROR_SERVICE_DISABLED)..

Per dataset:Windows

How to fix it

  1. Open services.msc.
  2. set the Windows Update service start type to Manual and start it.
  3. run the Windows Update troubleshooter.
  4. restart the device.
  5. retry the update.

Not affiliated with Windows. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.