Errors are pretty common in operating systems whether it is Windows or OSX. These errors initiate some troubles for the users. Some of these errors have easy fixes while others need a lot of effort.
Some users have reported an issue related to the Firewall inside Windows. According to them, they get an error 0x80070422 along with a message i.e. Windows Firewall can’t change some of your settings. This error appears whenever a user tries to turn-on the Windows’s own Firewall using recommended settings. Some users have reported this error with 3rd party security Firewalls too that is pretty troublesome.
Firewall is an essential component required to surf the internet safely. Firewall protects harmful malwares and spywares from influencing the components of operating systems. So, it needs to be turned on for a full time protection.
Reason Behind the Error 0x80070422:
This error might occur if a required service is not running in Windows. On the other hand, a disabled Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) can also cause this issue. Background Intelligent Transfer Service is required to be in its working state.
Solutions to Fix the Error 0x80070422:
The following methods will guide you to resolve this problem with your Firewall.
Method # 1: Using Services Window to Fix this Error
A number of times, this error occur due to Firewall not initializing at the start-up of Windows. So, you can fix it by following the instructions below.
1. Search for Services by typing it inside the search box in Windows 7 and Windows 8. In Windows 10, you can use Cortana to search for it. After it comes up in results, right click over it to run it as administrator.
2. Inside the Services window, scroll down to a service i.e. Windows Firewall. Check the status and Startup type of this service. It would be disabled in your case.
3. To enable this service and set it to start automatically at every startup of Windows, double click over the Windows Firewall service and activate the General Inside this tab, you would see Startup type set to Disabled. Change that to Automatic, click Apply and then hit OK button afterwards.
4. After it is set to Automatic, right click over the Windows Firewall service and select Start to start it up. Your Windows Firewall will be restored without any error.
Method # 2: Setting up Background Intelligence Transfer Service
If the above method fails to do the trick for you, then you should follow this method.
1. Open the Services window again and search for Background Intelligent Transfer Service. If it is stopped and set to Disabled, double click over it and navigate to General
2. Change the Startup type to Manual and click on the Start button under Service Status to start the Background Intelligent Transfer Service. Click on Apply and OK buttons to save the settings.
