Microsoft Store Error 0x80070422

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Microsoft Store Error 0x80070422

HECTOR ALEMAN 0

Running Windows 11 Pro, Version 25H2, OS Build 26200.9457, Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.360.0

I have checked and reset it the Windows update Service, BITS, Orchestrator and they are all running fine. I have changed the startup state and put it back as documents indicate and I still can't login because i get the Error 0x80070422.

nothing works. Any ideas other than messing with the Windows services?

thanks

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Answer 1

HECTOR ALEMAN 0

Done step by step. Still get same error. thanks

John DeV 170.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-19T22:16:19.4333333+00:00

Press Start then search Services

Find Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant in the list then double click it

Select Disabled on the Startup Type

Restart your computer

Go to Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant service again then set it to Automatic (Delayed Start) and click on Start

Restart your computer

Answer 2

John DeV 170.1K Independent Advisor

Hi, good day!

Press Start then search Services

Find Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant in the list then double click it

Select Automatic (Delayed Start) on the Startup Type and click on Start

Click Apply and OK.

Restart your computer and check if the problem is solved.

I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.

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Answer 3

Since Windows Update, BITS, and Orchestrator have already been checked and restarted, the next supported path is to focus on Store repair and broader Windows repair rather than changing services again.

Update Windows fully
- Go to Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
- Install any available updates, then restart.
Update Microsoft Store itself
- Open Microsoft Store.
- Select Library > Get updates.
- If a Store update is available, let it install automatically.
Repair or reset Microsoft Store
- Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
- Select Microsoft Store > Advanced options.
- Select Repair first.
- If the issue continues, select Reset.
- Note: Reset can clear app data for that app.
Reinstall the Store app from Library
- In Microsoft Store, select Library.
- Find the app and select Install.
Run system file repair
- Open Command Prompt as administrator.
- Run:
```
     DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
```
- Wait for the success message.
- Then run:
```
     sfc /scannow
```
- Wait for verification to reach 100%, then restart and test Microsoft Store again.
If Windows Update components may still be corrupted, reset the update cache
- Warning: this is an advanced admin procedure.
- Open Command Prompt as administrator and run these commands one at a time:
```
     net stop bits
     net stop wuauserv
     ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak
     ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
     net start bits
     net start wuauserv
```
- Restart the PC and try Store sign-in again.
If the problem still persists, use an in-place repair install of Windows 11
- This is the accepted escalation path in similar Microsoft Q&A cases for persistent 0x80070422 Store failures after standard fixes.
- It reinstalls Windows while keeping files and apps.

Avoid registry-permission changes unless there is clear evidence default permissions were modified. Microsoft notes those changes can have broad system impact, and full recovery may require reinstalling Windows.