Fix 0x80070424
Windows Update service missing or corrupted.
Most common cause
This can happen when Windows Update components are damaged, missing, or blocked by system configuration or corruption.
Time to fix
10–25 minutes
Safe?
Yes — these steps use built-in Windows tools.
What this error means
This can happen when Windows Update components are damaged, missing, or blocked by system configuration or corruption.
Try these fixes first
- Restart your PC and retry Windows Update.
- Run Windows Update Troubleshooter (Settings → System → Troubleshoot).
- Check Services to confirm Windows Update is present and not disabled.
Advanced steps
- Run: sfc /scannow (Command Prompt as Admin).
- Run: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- Reset Windows Update components (we can add the full script next).
Still stuck?
If none of the steps above worked, here are the next best actions:
- Take note of the exact error code and what you were doing when it appeared.
- Restart your PC and try the same action again (updates/install).
- If this is Windows Update, consider resetting Windows Update components (we can add the full copy/paste script next).