Having Trouble Creating a System Restore Point? Here's the Solution! (Windows Error 0x80070422)

 Ever encountered a failure while creating a system restore point in Windows 11/10, indicated by error code 0x80070422? Fret not, you're not alone! Many users have experienced this issue.

This article is here to help you resolve this problem with easy-to-understand and implement solutions.

Causes and Solutions:

This issue typically arises because some essential services are not running or a third-party antivirus is blocking the process. Here are some solutions you can try:

1. Check System Services:

• Open Services by searching for it in the taskbar search box.
• Double-click on each of the following services and check their status:
  • COM+ System Event
  • Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider
  • Remote Procedure Call
  • System Event Notification Service
  • Volume Shadow Copy
  • Windows Backup
• Ensure all these services are running. If not, click the Start button.

2. Disable Third-party Antivirus Temporarily:

Some third-party antivirus software can interfere with the system restore point creation process. Try disabling your antivirus temporarily, create a restore point, and see if the issue persists.

3. Ensure Sufficient Disk Space:

Creating a restore point requires storage space on the hard drive. Make sure you have enough free space on drive C (system). If the disk space is full, try cleaning up unused files.

4. Run CHKDSK:

This error could also occur due to bad sectors on the hard drive. Run CHKDSK to check and repair bad sectors:

• Open Command Prompt with Run as administrator.
• Type the following command and press Enter: chkdsk /r C:
• This process might take time, do not interrupt it.

Additional Solutions:

• Error Code during Windows Activation: Check the status of the Windows License Manager Service, run the troubleshooter, and ensure a stable internet connection.
• Error Code during Windows Update: Check Windows Services related to updates, run the troubleshooter.
• Error Code in Microsoft Store: Run the troubleshooter, use System File Checker, ensure sufficient disk space on drive C, and re-register Microsoft Store apps.

Important Note:

• Before attempting the above solutions, make sure you have backed up your important data.
• If you're still having trouble after trying all the above solutions, contact Microsoft support for further assistance.

Hopefully, this guide helps you resolve error 0x80070422 when creating a system restore point in Windows 10/11.