Windows Update Service is missing
Well! Alot of users are reporting about error in Windows Update The error users are getting is 0x80070422. It also came while installing apps from windows store but the solution for both problems is same. Now this is serious Problem because you will not get any security update and you are unable to download apps from store but Thanks to Allah the solution is simple all that we have to do is to run the windows update again.
But now things are getting creepy I don't know what's the reason behind it but some how may be due to virus most people are complaining that there windows update service is missing it means virus has done great damage to your registries of windows.
Steps for reinstalling windows update Service:
METHOD One:
1 - First thing First may be it is due to virus it is recommended to do full virus scan you can do it with Avast Anti Virus but that's the other thing. Note: If you guys want to know about best Anti Virus you can write it in
comments 2 - Run the CMD as Admin.
3 - Type the following command in cmd or you can copy and paste it
sc create wuauserv DisplayName= "Windows Update" binpath= "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs -p" Start= delayed-auto depend= RpcSs
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Press enter after typing this or copying it on cmd. 6- After the completion Restart the PC. 7-Check if it is fixed or not if it is then congrats if it is not then goto next method
Method Two:
1- Press windows + R and then type regedit. 2- After that goto Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services and locate the Computer wuauserv.
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Delete it completely if it is and then install the registry given by me. Note: You can download the registry
link= https://mega.nz/#!LuhGEQYJ!TLUxMcuXxo03A89VTmyCjjD_A8JVj9_m04CMmy-LLo4
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3- once you are done installing registry restart your pc. 4- Run the CMD as Admin and then type the follwing in CMD.
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sc create wuauserv DisplayName= "Windows Update" binpath= "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs -p" Start= delayed-auto depend= RpcSs 5- Restart your computer again.
check for the service again
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6- I hope know you will succeed in it but if you don't you can tell me in comments. Regards, Arslan Iftikhar