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
    2020-04-16T02:26:26+00:00

    Hi Justine, 

    I have tried all 3 ways but still cannot finish the update. Do you have any idea how I can fix this or troubleshooting this problem? 

    The system failed to update KB4537572, KB4549951, KB4551762 (0x800f0922).

    Thank you.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-03-31T20:25:03+00:00

    Guys, my case was worse because my computer wasn't able to shutdown, nor sleep. When I asked to do either those things, it just went to the lock screen. When updating, the error was as described by the author: 0x800f0922.

    People suggested to fix by purchasing proprietary software or either reinstalling the whole system. I didn't want to do that. I was tired to reinstall Windows because of a minor misconfiguration.

    The actual problem was that my computer was that I had a GPT partition scheme and still contained the 500MB System Reserved Partition (SRP). Both are them are incompatible, but surprisingly works.

    As the Windows image-based installation guide propose[1], it needs at least three (3) partitions set up on GPT disks in order to work: System (S), MSR (M) and Windows itself (W). The installation process does it all for you when you give up, wipe the disk and reinstall.

    • The Windows partition (W) must have at least 20GB on 64-bit versions and be formatted as NTFS.
    • The MSR is a 16MB RAW partition that must come before (W). Windows will use that and cannot contain any data.
    • And finally, the System (S) partition must be formatted as FAT32 and has a size of 100MB. It is known as EFI System Partition (or ESP) and contains boot files for UEFI compatible computer.

    (S) was missing from my SSD and instead it contained a 500MB NTFS SRP one, which was meant for MBR based disk.

    To fix that, I booted on the installation media (via USB stick), launched the command prompt (cmd.exe) and issued diskpart.exe to delete SRP (which was on partition number 3), and create a new one that matches (S) specification. My Windows partition was at number 1. My SSD was on disk 1. MSR was on partition 1. Following [1][2], I issued these commands:

    X:\sources> diskpart

    select disk 1

    select partition 3

    delete partition

    create partition efi size=100

    format quick fs=fat32 label="System"

    assign letter="S"

    select partition 1

    assign letter="W"

    exit

    X:\sources> W:\Windows\System32\bcdboot W:\Windows /s S:

    The last command was to copy boot files to the (S) partition. When I restarted, my computer was working again: updates, shutdown and sleep.

    [1] UEFI/GPT-based hard drive partitions

    [2] [Capture and apply Windows, system, and recovery partitions

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-03-15T13:05:14+00:00

    I had the same issue. I did a 'Windows Reset' and everything fixed.  I kept all my data and files, but my programs were uninstalled. Which is no problem tbh. I recommend you try the same. Note: windows reset is NOT a format

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