18 Ways to Fix Update Error 0x800f0922 on Windows 10

User Case: 0x800f0922 Error in Windows 10 Update

"I have an old laptop which has Windows 10 installed in 2017. When I turn it on I keep getting update alerts. Considering that the system is quite outdated, I clicked on update and it failed. Windows also removes these failed files and gives the error code 0x800f0922. I don't know much about computers, I just found out that it might be related to NET framework by checking the data, but I don't know what I should do. Can anyone give some professional advice? The procedure should preferably be more detailed."

Updating Windows 10 regularly can give your computer higher security as well as new features and fix some common bugs, such as, the November 2022 Patch Tuesday updates, which fixed 69 vulnerability. However, some users may encounter various errors during the update process, apart from the common Windows 10 update error code 0x800f0922 described in the case above, there are these similar errors as follows.

• Windows Update Error 0x800f0922.
• Windows is unable to install the following update with error 0x800f0922.
• 0x800f0922 Framework 3.5.
• Framework 3.5 Secure Boot.

The fix for either of the above errors is similar. However, before you start fixing 0x800f0922, it is recommended that you understand the exact cause.

Reasons for Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 Error

There is a reason for any error. By finding these causes and taking a targeted approach, you can effectively fix these errors. The following are the common causes of this error.

✨ Windows Defender firewall blocks.
✨ NET framework is disabled.
✨ Windows system has a virus.
✨ Unstable Internet connection.
✨ The system file or system image is corrupted.
✨ Windows services not properly enabled.
✨ Insufficient system disk storage space.
✨ Windows Update component is corrupted.
✨ Installation issues caused by Edge.

18 Ways to Fix Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 Error

In fact, in addition to Windows 10, the error can also appear during Windows 8.1 or Windows 11 updates. But no matter which version, the fix is common. How to fix Windows update failed 0x800f0922? The following are the common fixes for each version.

Method 1. Turn off Windows Defender Firewall

Windows Defender Firewall is a built-in antivirus tool for Windows 10. But sometimes it can cause some other problems like update error 0x800f0922 in Windows 10.

1. Use Windows + S to open the search box, type Windows Defender Firewall and press Enter.
2. Select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off tab in the left panel.
3. In the Customize Settings window, under Private network settings and Public network settings respectively, select the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommend) option and tap on the OK button.

Method 2. Implementation of SFC And DISM Tools

System File Checker (SFC) is primarily used to repair system files and Deployment Image Services and Management (DISM) is primarily used to repair system images. The combined use of both will help fix the Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 error.

1. Use Windows + S to open the search box, type cmd and select Run as administrator.
2. In the Command Prompt window, type sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. Then enter the following commands in sequence and press Enter separately to execute the commands.

• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Method 3. Check Internet Connection and Turn off VPN

If your Internet connection is too slow or frequently interrupted, it may also cause Windows 10 update 0x800f0922 error and you need to check and confirm the Internet connection. In addition, some VPNs may also cause unstable Internet connections and it is recommended that you turn off the VPN.

1. Reboot your computer and restart the router in the process.
2. If you are using Wi-Fi, please change to a wired connection. If you are currently using a wired connection, please connect again after replacing the network cable.

3. If you are using a VPN, turn it off and disable it in the boot options of the task manager.
4. Use Windows + S to open the search box, type Troubleshoot and press Enter.
5. Click Additional troubleshooters, select Internet connections and click Run the troubleshooter button.

6. Please disable torrent and other applications that may take up a lot of bandwidth.

Method 4. Check the .NET Framework

If you do not have .NET Framework enabled, then it may also lead to Windows 10 update 0x800f0922 error. So, you need to check and make sure that .NET Framework is enabled.

1. Use Windows + S to open the search box, type Windows Features and select Turn Windows features on or off.
2. 2. In the new window, check any checkboxes related to .Net Framework. For example, .Net Framework 3.5 and .Net Framework 4.8 Advanced Services, and click the OK button.

Method 5. Reset Windows Update Components

When anything unexpected happens during your Windows 10 update process, such as an update error 0x800f0922 in Windows 10. The easiest fix is to reset the Windows Update component, which will clear the current DNS cache and restart each Windows Update service involved, as well as clear any temporary folders used by the Windows Update component.

1. Use Windows + S to open the search box, type cmd and select Run as administrator.
2. In the Command Prompt window, enter the following commands separately and press Enter after each entry.

• net stop wuauserv
• net stop cryptSvc
• net stop bits
• net stop msiserver
• ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
• ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old

🌟 Note: The last two commands can only be used to rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders.

3. In the Command Prompt window, enter the following command again and press Enter after each entry.

• net start wuauserv
• net start cryptSvc
• net start bits
• net start msiserver

Method 6. Free Up Disk Space

If the storage space on the computer disk is full then it will also cause Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 error. Therefore, you need to free up the disk space to ensure that the Windows update is working properly.

1. Use Windows + R to open the Execute window, type cleanmgr and press Enter.
2. In the Disk Cleanup window, select the local disk (C:) by default and tap the OK button.
3. Check the checkboxes of the files you want to delete according to the actual situation, such as Downloaded Program Files, Windows error reports and feedback diagnostics, DirectX Shader Cache, etc., and tap the OK button.

4. Wait for the cleanup process to complete and then try to update Windows 10 to see if the problem has been resolved, if not go to the next method.

Method 7. Modify the Registry Editor

From the results of some user feedback, it appears that modifying certain specific registry editors can effectively fix the Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 error.

1. Use Windows + R to open the Run window, type regedit and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the following path:

• Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WINEVT

3. Right-click on the Publishers key and select Export from the expanded menu.
4. Select the location for exporting this key and enter the file name, then tap the Save button.

🌟 Note: When anything unexpected happens to modify the registry editor, you can simply open the profile created in this step to recover it.

5. Find each of the following two more keys and right-click on it to remove it.

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WINEVT\Publishers\{e7ef96be-969f-414f-97d7-3ddb7b558ccc}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WINEVT\Publishers\{8c416c79-d49b-4f01-a467-e56d3aa8234c}

6. Restart your computer and try updating Windows 10 again to see if the problem has been resolved.

Method 8. Delete All Temporary Files

1. Use Windows + R to open the Run window, type %temp% and press Enter.
2. Use Ctrl + A to select all files and folders, right click on one of the folders or files, select Delete and confirm this action.

3. Open the Execute window again, type TEMP and press Enter.
4. Use Ctrl + A to select all files and folders, right click on one of the folders or files, select Delete and confirm this action.

Method 9. Disable Secure Boot

Secure Boot can effectively protect your computer from malware. However, from some user feedback results, this feature sometimes also causes Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 error. Therefore, it is recommended that you disable the Secure Boot feature.

1. Please note that different brands of motherboard machines have different methods of entering the BIOS. So if you are not sure, please consult the motherboard machine manual or ask the motherboard machine manufacturer for help.
2. At the top switch to the Security tab and change Secure Boot to Disable.

3. Save this change and exit, go to Windows 10 and try the update again to see if the problem has been resolved.

Method 10. Perform Windows Update Troubleshooting

Windows 10 provides a built-in troubleshooting tool that automatically checks and fixes Windows update related errors. So, when you encounter update error 0x800f0922 in Windows 10, try using this tool to fix it.

1. Use Windows + S to open the search box, type Troubleshoot and press Enter.
2. Tap Additional troubleshooters in the right panel.
3. Under Get up and running, select Windows Update and tap Run the troubleshooter.

4. Wait for this tool to automatically detect the problem and choose to fix it.

Method 11. Scan and Remove Viruses

If you have a virus on your computer, it may also cause Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 error. Therefore, you need to scan and clean the virus using a third-party antivirus or Windows Defender, here it is more recommended that you use Windows Defender.

1. Use Windows + S to open the search box and type in Windows Security.
2. In the Windows Security window, tap Virus & threat protection.
3. In the Current threats section, tap Scan options, select Full scan, and tap the Scan now button.

4. If any viruses are scanned, remove them. Try updating Windows 10 again and see if the problem has been resolved.

Method 12. Enable App Readiness Service

The App Readiness service generates and maintains logs related to Windows updates and helps ensure that the Windows update process completes smoothly. If this service is disabled, then pending Windows updates will fail and result in Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 error. Therefore, you need to ensure that this service is enabled.

1. Use Windows + R to open the Execute window, type services.msc and press Enter.
2. In the list in the right panel of the Services window, find App Readiness, right-click it, and select Properties in the expanded menu.
3. In the App Readiness Properties window, switch the Startup type to Manual in the General tab and tap the Startup button.

4. Then tap the Apply and OK buttons in turn to save the changes and exit.

Method 13. Delete Edge Directory

From some user reports, deleting Edge while keeping its directory will result in Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 error. So, when you have deleted Edge before encountering this error, then you can try to fix it by deleting Edge directory again.

1. Use Windows + E to open File Explorer and navigate to Local Disk (C:)\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft.
2. Right-click on the Edge folder, select Delete in the expanded menu, and confirm this action.

3. Restart your computer, during this process Windows 10 will automatically install Edge components.

Method 14. Manually Reinstall Edge

In some cases, simply deleting the Edge directory may not solve the problem. At this point, you can try to manually reinstall Edge to fix Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 error. Please note that you cannot uninstall Edge from the console or Microsoft Store, you can only do so via Safe Mode.

1. Tap the Start button, and tap the Power button, and tap Restart while holding down the Shift key.
2. In the Windows Recovery Environment, tap Troubleshoot -> Advanced options -> Startup settings -> Restart and press F4 or the number key 4 to Enable Windows Safe Mode.
3. Use Windows + R to open the Execute window, type C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Packages and press Enter.
4. In the Packages folder, right-click on Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe, select Delete and confirm this action.

🌟 Note: If you are unable to delete this folder, you will need to obtain full control permissions first.

5. Right-click on the Start button and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
6. In the Windows PowerShell window, type the following and press Enter.

• Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-Appx
• Package -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}

7. Restart your computer and try updating Windows 10 again to see if the problem has been resolved.

Method 15. Rebuild Performance Counter Settings

1. Use Windows + R to open the Run window, type cmd and press Enter.
2. In the Command Prompt window, enter the following commands separately and press Enter.

• cd c:\windows\system32
• lodctr /R
• cd c:\windows\sysWOW64
• lodctr /R

🌟 Note: Please ensure that the /R case is correct.

3. Enter WINMGMT.EXE /RESYNCPERF again and press Enter. This command will resynchronize the counter with the WMI.

Method 16. Manually Install Windows Update

1. Use Windows + I to open Windows Settings and tap Update & Security.
2. In the right panel, find and tap View update history and remember the KB number of the failed installation, for example KB5004237.
3. Go to the Microsoft website via your browser and enter the KB number you remember to find and download the updated version (x64 or x86) that matches your computer. Please note that the download file has the extension .msu.
4. Follow the prompts to install and restart your computer and try updating Windows 10 again to see if the problem has been solved, if not go to the next method.

Method 17. Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder

1. Use Windows + E to open File Explorer, tap on Local Disk (C:), find and open the Windows folder.
2. Find and right-click on the SoftwareDistribution folder, select Delete in the expanded menu and confirm this action.

🌟 Note: If you are unable to delete the folder, start Windows 10 in Safe Mode.

Method 18. Update Windows 10 with Media Creation Tool

If none of the above methods can fix Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 error, then you have one last option to update Windows 10 via Media Creation Tool.

1. Go to Microsoft's official website on your browser, download and run MediaCreationTool.exe.
2. In the Windows 10 Setup window, accept the notes and license terms. Then select Upgrade this PC now and tap Next. Follow the prompts to complete the update.

Create A System Image Backup to Protect Your System

Windows 10 Update 0x800f0922 error will seriously affect your computer experience. To resolve this trouble, you need to go through this article to understand the cause and fix it in 18 ways to ensure that your computer is updated properly.

However, from the cause of the error, the system files involved as well as the updated components are corrupted, which may cause serious system problems. For the sake of system security, it is recommended to use AOMEI Backupper Standard for system backup to protect your system by creating a system image backup for quick system recovery if needed.

AOMEI Backupper Standard provides you with free and professional system backup service to backup system files, boot related partitions (EFI system partition, recovery partition, etc.), application and user profile files of system disks to any location. It also provides different compression levels to save storage space.

⚙Tips: the recently reported Windows 10 update error (0xc000021a) brought a blue screen of death to its users. The crashed system caused serious data loss to Windows users. Actually, you can easily bring computer to normal state if you've created a system image backup in advance.

Next, we will introduce you the detailed steps of AOMEI Backupper Standard system backup.

1. Run AOMEI Backupper Standard, select the Backup tab in the left panel, and select System Backup in the right panel.

2. In the System Backup window, select a destination path to save the system backup, and then tap the Start Backup button.

✌ Tips: Before the backup starts, you can click on Options, Schedule and Scheme in the bottom left corner for additional settings.
⚙ Option: Allows you to comment backup tasks and enable email notifications. You can also enable encryption for backups in the pro version to increase the security of system backups.
⚙ Schedule Backup: Allows you to turn on the scheduled backup function to automatically backup the system daily, weekly, monthly, event triggers, and USB plug in (The latter two are available in pro and higher editions).
⚙ Backup Scheme: You can choose from full backup, incremental backup and differential backup. Later two backup methods can help you save disk space. Differential backup is available in the pro version, which also has an automatic cleanup feature.

3. After the system backup is complete, tap the Finish button.

After you create a full system image backup, you can quickly restore your system to its previous state with the System Restore feature in case of a crash or unbootable system, saving you more time than reinstalling your system. In addition to this, you can also create bootable media for assisting system recovery, as well as a variety of additional features such as system backups and using the command line.

System backup will only backup the files or folders on top of the system partition, use the File Backup feature if you want to make sure that all data on your computer is safe. If you upgrade to the Pro version, you can also use the System Clone feature to migrate your system completely to another hard drive and make sure your computer boots safely.

Conclude

This article provides you with 18 ways to fix update error 0x800f0922 in Windows 10. Since this error can involve corrupt system archives and corrupt update components, etc., it is recommended that you use AOMEI Backupper Standard to make system backups in your daily life to quickly restore your system when needed.

If you want to upgrade your hard drive on Windows 10, you can also use this software to migrate your system or data. It ensures that you can boot safely from the cloned disk and you won't lose any data on the source disk.