The Windows “fatal error C0000022” fault typically occurs when the system attempts to install Windows updates or apply the ones that are downloaded. It can be caused due to both hardware and software-related issues.
Below, we take a look at the different solutions you can try to fix this problem for good.
1. Perform a Hard Reset
A hard reset means forcibly restarting your device and is a useful initial troubleshooting step to resolve the error C0000022.
In the case of this error, it will help fix any temporary issues caused by the hardware components or peripherals connected to the computer. It will also resolve temporary software issues, such as corrupted system files, conflicting processes, or incorrect memory allocations that might be contributing to the update’s fatal error.
Here is how you can perform a hard reset:
2. Run Automatic Startup Repair
If performing a hard reset did not work, and you have encountered the fatal error again while booting, you may run an automatic startup repair.
This tool is specifically designed to diagnose and fix problems that prevent Windows from starting correctly. Here’s how you can run Automatic Startup Repair:
3. Update in Safe Mode
There is also a chance that a background process or service is conflicting with the update process, leading to the error at hand. The best way to isolate the cause of the error is by booting into Safe Mode.
This mode boots Windows with only the basic drivers and services required for the operating system to function. This excludes many third-party drivers and services that might be causing conflicts or errors. Once you have booted into the Safe Mode, you can determine if the error still occurs.
Follow these steps to proceed:
In case you cannot access the Safe Mode this way, you’re able to boot into the Windows Recovery Environment and launch it from there.
you’re able to alsoperform a System Restorein Safe Mode, which will help you revert the system to a state where the issue at hand was not present.
4. Identify Hardware-Related Issues
Hardware problems can cause various errors and instability in operating systems. If the software-related fixes we have listed above did not work, it is time to identify any hardware-related issues that might be contributing to the error.
Malfunctioning hardware components, including failing hard drives, faulty RAM modules, or defective graphics cards, can be a possible cause of the error. Additionally, hardware incompatibility or conflicts between different components can also lead to errors like the one you are experiencing.
To proceed with the hardware troubleshooting, follow these steps:
If the problem is related to the hardware installed on your computer, hopefully, one of these steps will help you fix the problem or at least identify it successfully.
Update Error C0000022 Resolved
Updates errors can be frustrating, especially if they prevent you from accessing the system at all. Hopefully, the methods listed above will help you fix the fatal error for good. If it reappears, you can connect with the official Microsoft support team and report the issue to them for an official fix.
To prevent such issues from occurring in the future, we highly recommend keeping your drivers up-to-date. you may also perform regular system scans using the System File Checker and Deployment Image Servicing and Management to avoid any corruption errors contributing to the problem.
