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How to solve the error code 0x800f0922: Windows couldn't install updates in Windows Server 2019

There are several steps you can take to solve the error code 0x800f0922 in Windows Server 2019:

  1. Check your internet connection: Make sure your server is connected to the internet and that there are no connectivity issues.
  2. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update and run the troubleshooter.
  3. Check for pending updates: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check if there are any pending updates. If there are, install them and then try installing the updates that were giving you the error.
  4. Disable antivirus software: Sometimes, antivirus software can interfere with the installation of updates. Try disabling your antivirus software temporarily and then try installing the updates.
  5. Use the DISM tool: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following command: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. This will repair any corrupted system files that may be causing the error.
  6. Use the System File Checker tool: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following command: sfc /scannow. This will scan your system for any corrupted system files and repair them.
  7. Reset Windows Update components: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run 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 will reset the Windows Update components and hopefully fix the error.

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