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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:

  1. Check your internet connection: Make sure your internet connection is stable and strong enough to download and install updates.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
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