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*

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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
    2019-02-17T22:23:04+00:00

    I've also tried all 3 suggestions and they do not work for me.

    1. I do not have boot partition space issues (over 512MB free)
    2. DotNet is installed.
    3. Firewall disabling did not help.

    Windows updates disabled for 4 months now.  These updates are supposed to be automatic and not require an IT department to figure out for end users.  There should be way better diagnostics by now for this problem to understand the true root cause.

    Very frustrating.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-02-17T22:57:28+00:00

    I believe that "Boot" partition is not same as "system reserve" partition.

    In my case, I had an issue with lack of space in my system reserve partition that caused this error.

    The error was resolved by deleting some files which I realized clearly did not belong in my "system reserve" partition.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-02-18T01:05:33+00:00

    I am not surprised that all these suggestions do not work.

    The error has nothing to do with a partition missing, too small or having not enough space, the dotNet version, firewall on or off, the phases of the moon or Microsoft's share price. 

    What most likely is the case that foreign (non Microsoft) updates are included in the update package (Adobe!!!!), or that too many Microsoft updates are attempted at once in one run (unlikely, but dependency issues may have been overlooked or missing).

    As I experienced this error and discovered that none of the suggested solutions in this forum worked - some are actually generic and plain nonsense - I did the following: 

    1. located and downloaded the individual update components - one by one. Make sure that you have all updates singled out. 
    2. Run all Microsoft updates in sequence (issue date) - one by one. Again, You may want to run the 'Windows Update Fix' via the troubleshooter and check - just in case.
    3. Run all non-Microsoft updates - one by one. You may want to run the 'Windows Update Fix' via the troubleshooter and check - just in case.  

    Re 2) and 3): One or more of the single run updates may fail - that's OK. You know now what causes the error and that gives you a handle for solving the whole update dilemma. You may want to run the 'Windows Update Fix' via the troubleshooter and retry the failing update or skip it.

    The whole process as described above takes some time - but I was able to fix my Windows update problems. 

    I recall that both Adobe (Flash) and Intel (Driver packages) caused the problems in my case.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-02-18T01:12:48+00:00

    Addendum to my previous post:

    If you find an update from Intel (i.e., Driver package) do the following:

    • Check whether or not it applies to your hardware configuration - it is most likely not applicable.
    • Run it - even it is not applicable, just to update the  history - and reboot. 
    • Continue with the rest of Microsoft's updates one by one.

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