How to solve the error code 0x800f0922: Windows update failed in Windows 8
There are several steps you can take to try and solve the error code 0x800f0922 when Windows update fails in Windows 8:
- Check your internet connection: Make sure your internet connection is stable and strong enough to download and install updates.
- Disable antivirus software: Sometimes, antivirus software can interfere with the Windows update process. Try disabling your antivirus software temporarily and then attempt to update Windows again.
- Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can help identify and fix issues with Windows Update. To run the troubleshooter, go to Control Panel > Troubleshooting > System and Security > Fix problems with Windows Update.
- Clear the Windows Update cache: Sometimes, the Windows Update cache can become corrupted and cause issues with updates. To clear the cache, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following commands:
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
- Install updates manually: If all else fails, you can try downloading and installing updates manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog website. This can be a time-consuming process, but it may be necessary if other methods fail.