How to resolve error code 0x800f0922: Windows couldn't install updates on Windows Server 2019
Here are several methods to resolve the error code 0x800f0922 on Windows Server 2019:
- Verify your internet connection: Ensure your server is online and there are no connectivity issues.
- Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update and initiate the troubleshooter.
- Look for pending updates: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for pending updates. If there are any, install them and then attempt to install the updates causing the error.
- Temporarily disable antivirus software: Antivirus programs can sometimes block update installations. Temporarily disable your antivirus software and then try installing the updates again.
- Use the DISM tool: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and execute the command: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. This will repair any corrupted system files that may be causing the error.
- Run the System File Checker tool: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and execute the command: sfc /scannow. This will scan for and repair corrupted system files.
- Reset Windows Update components: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and execute the following commands one by one:
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
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
This process will reset the Windows Update components and should resolve the error.