How do you fix Windows error code 0x80070426?

Windows error code 0x80070426 happens when there is a problem with the Windows Update service. This service is responsible for checking for and installing updates for Windows. When this service is not working properly, it can cause this error code to occur. There are a few different things that can cause this service to not work properly, including:

-A corrupted Windows Update database

-A damaged Windows Update service registration

-An incompatible Windows Update service

-A damaged Windows Update service DLL

Each of these issues can cause the Windows Update service to not work properly, and as a result, cause error code 0x80070426 to occur. In order to fix this error, it is important to first identify which of these issues is causing it. Once the cause is identified, there are a few different ways to fix it.

-If the issue is a corrupted Windows Update database, the fix is to reset the Windows Update service. This can be done by going into the services manager and stopping the Windows Update service. Once it is stopped, you will then need to delete the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder. Once this folder is deleted, you can then start the Windows Update service again.

-If the issue is a damaged Windows Update service registration, the fix is to unregister and then reregister the Windows Update service. This can be done by going into the Command Prompt and running the following commands:

net stop wuauserv

regsvr32 %windir%\system32\wups2.dll

net start wuauserv

-If the issue is an incompatible Windows Update service, the fix is to install the latest version of the Windows Update service. This can be done by going to the Microsoft website and downloading the latest version of the Windows Update service. Once it is downloaded, you will need to install it and then restart your computer.

-If the issue is a damaged Windows Update service DLL, the fix is to register the DLL file again. This can be done by going into the Command Prompt and running the following command:

regsvr32 %windir%\system32\wups2.dll

Once this command is run, you will need to restart your computer.

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• Restart your computer and try again
• Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter and see if it can fix the problem
• Manually install the updates that are failing to install
• Try resetting the Windows Update component using the Fix It tool
• Run a virus scan to make sure there is no malware interfering with Windows Update

1. Restart your computer and try again

1. On your keyboard, press the "Windows" key and "R" at the same time. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Type "cmd" and press Enter.
3. At the command prompt, type "net stop wuauserv" and press Enter.
4. Type "net start wuauserv" and press Enter.
5. At the command prompt, type "reboot" and press Enter.

2. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter and see if it can fix the problem

1. Open the Windows Update Troubleshooter by going to Start, typing "Windows Update Troubleshooter" and pressing Enter.
2. Click on the "Troubleshoot Problems" button.
3. Click on the "Update Services" tab.
4. Click on the "Check Update Services" button.
5. If the "Check Update Services" button is not available, then your computer may not be configured to automatically check for and install updates. To enable automatic checking of updates, go to the "System and Security" panel, click on the "Windows Update" tab, and under "Automatic Updates Settings" select the "Enabled" check box.
6. If the "Check Update Services" button is available, then the Windows Update Troubleshooter will attempt to resolve the problem that is causing the error code 0x80070426.
7. If the Windows Update Troubleshooter is unable to fix the problem, then you will need to contact Microsoft Technical Support to resolve the issue.

3. Manually install the updates that are failing to install

1. Open a command prompt as an administrator.
2. Type the following command, and press Enter: Windows Update
3. If the window that appears lists the latest updates, then continue to step 5. If the window lists an older update, then type the following command, and press Enter: Windows Update – Download and Install
4. The updates will start to download and install. When the installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer.
5. Restart your computer.
6. If the updates still fail to install, then you will need to reinstall the Windows operating system.

4. Try resetting the Windows Update component using the Fix It tool

1. Open the Fix It tool by clicking on Start, type "fix it" and hit enter.
2. Click on the link for the Windows Update component.
3. On the left-hand side of the window, click on the "Reset" button.
4. On the "Reset Windows Update Component" window, click on the "Reset" button.
5. Click on the "OK" button.
6. After the reset has been completed, click on the "Close" button.

5. Run a virus scan to make sure there is no malware interfering with Windows Update

2. Click on the Settings gear icon.
3. Click on the Update & security tab.
4. Under the Update Services heading, click on the Check for updates button.
5. Click on the Windows Update Status button.
6. If Windows Update is not installed or the status is not Installed, click on the Download updates button.
7. Click on the Install updates button.
8. Wait for the updates to install.
9. Click on the Check for updates button.
10. If there are any updates, click on the Install updates button.
11. Click on the OK button.
12. If there are any updates that need to be installed, click on the Restart now button.
13. After the computer restarts, Windows Update should start automatically.

Still not working? maybe try one of these options:

1. Make sure the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) is running.
2. Temporarily disable your antivirus program and try installing the updates again.
3. Check for updates from Microsoft Update instead of Windows Update.
4. Try using the System Update Readiness Tool.