Windows Update Error 0x800f0922

Anonymous
2018-02-15T14:50:16+00:00

Hi,  while most recent (14/02/18) auto updates were installing they failed and windows removed failed files. Problem error code 0x800f0992 appeared, not sure what to do as website does not explain how to cure problem with any clarity. Possibly to do with NET framework. Should I wait for possible patch/workaround.

your usual expertise would be appreciated.

regards Rob.

*Modified title for accuracy*

*Original title: Install update Error 0x800f0922*

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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Anonymous
2018-02-15T18:07:02+00:00

Hi Rob,

Error 0x800f0922 occurs when downloading the newest update of Windows 10. It also means that you have less than 500 MB in system reserved partition. You may follow the methods provided below and check if you'll be able to update your device.

Method 1. Check your Internet connection

You need to make sure that you have an internet connection and if possible, you are using wired connections

Method 2. Check .NET Framework

Make sure you have the latest version of NET Framework installed. You may enable it in Windows features. Here's how:

  1. Type Windows Features on the search bar and press Enter.
  2. Select Turn Windows Features on or off.
  3. Check any boxes related to DotNet Framework and save selection.
  4. Restart your PC.

Method 3. Turn off your Firewall

We know that this is strange doing, but even Firewall can prevent updates occasionally. Here's how you can turn it off:

  1. Type Firewall on the search bar and press Enter.
  2. Open Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
  3. Turn off Firewall for both private and public networks.
  4. Save your selection.
  5. After saving your selection, you may try updating your device.

Let us know if you find this helpful. We will be glad to assist you further.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-05-19T08:05:30+00:00

    Hi,

    I used 'AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard Edition 8.8'. the free version.  It took 11 hours to run so plan your time.  (Old PC)

    I added 500mg from my c drive.

    Not sure if it's fixed the problem yet as just about to reboot it all with the installs.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-05-12T19:41:22+00:00

    Well guess what... its back, I am now on Windows 10 version 1909...

    I have had this for about 2 months now.

    TBH this is one of the most expensive laptops available i7 Surface Book 2 with 1Tb SSD etc. on the market and MS cant even get their act together here!

    I am not in the mood to do another full Windows restore, then spend 2 days re-installing apps, copying back data etc.

    I have no idea why MS updates have started to fail again, just started out of the blue. I have done everything everyone suggested and still fails, can MS sort this out please?!?!

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-05-09T22:40:41+00:00

    I'm having issues with this error with the "2020-04 Cumulative update"

    • Partition space
      • I have no Idea which partition is the reserved to see if that is the issue. Image is of my OS(C:) drive

    • Method 1
      • I'm posting this from the computer that is having the issue so I don't think that is the issue
    • Method 2
      • Mine don't have check-marks the are black squares and can be expanded and when expanded there are items without check-marks.

    • Method 3
      • Have not tried this, but I want to try other things before I try to turn off the firewall

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-05-06T19:31:40+00:00

    Hi,  while most recent (14/02/18) auto updates were installing they failed and windows removed failed files. Problem error code 0x800f0992 appeared, not sure what to do as website does not explain how to cure problem with any clarity. Possibly to do with NET framework. Should I wait for possible patch/workaround.

    your usual expertise would be appreciated.

    regards Rob.

    We found that service "App Readiness" needed to be enabled. We had disabled it via GP it to try and speed up login process, but every single Windows 10 update that required a reboot (E.g. cumulative updates) failed with error 0x800f0992.

    Windows 7 updates had worked fine and it was only upgrading to Windows 10 did we see this issue.

    Re-enabling "App Readiness" service solved this issue for us after we had fruitlessly tried many other suggestions on the various forums.

    The App Readiness change is what solved this issue for me on my Home PC. I had tried numerous other solutions including the solutions selected in this thread to no avail. I even talked to Dell support and they just wanted to reinstall Windows 10 which I did not want to do. Thanks Jeff for pointing this one out. 

    By the way the below link shows you how to change the App readiness service. Changing it to "Automatic (Delayed Start)" worked.

    https://www.howto-connect.com/enable-disable-app-readiness-service-windows-10/

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