Windows 10 update failed to install (KB5044273) error code 0x800f0922

Windows 10 update fails or the error shows up because the computer is unable to connect to the appropriate update server, Running windows update troubleshooter most probably fix the problem for you.

Recently Microsoft released, Windows 10 cumulative update KB5044273 for devices running Windows 10 version 22H2 that include improvements and bug fixes for the OS. All compatible devices automatically download and install the KB5044273 update via Windows update. But some of the user’s Windows 10 Update Failed to install with Error – 0x800F0922. The Windows 10 KB5044273 update will get to about 99% and then report that it failed.

 Windows 10 update failed to install

2024-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5044273) – Error 0x800f0922

In most cases, Windows update failed to install or the error shows up because the computer is unable to connect to the appropriate update server, or there is not enough memory in the system reserved partition. Also, the Windows update database gets corrupted which results in Windows updates being stuck or failing to install, etc. If you are also struggling with this problem, Windows update fails to install here are some effective solutions you must try.

Here is the solution that worked for Me!

  1. In the search box on the taskbar, type cmd.
  2. Right-click Command Prompt in the search results and select Run as administrator. (Select Yes, when prompted by the User Account Control.)
  3. In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter: SC config trustedinstaller start=auto
  4. Restart the PC.

SC config trustedinstaller start

In some cases, a second restart may be required. If you look under Settings Update & security and you see the message Status:  Awaiting restart, restart the PC a second time to complete the installation.

Perform a clean boot

Temporarily Disable security software (antivirus) if installed, and disconnect the VPN connection. Then check for updates, install the available updates and then turn on your antivirus protection.

Clean booting your computer may also help to fix the problem If any third-party software causes conflict to download & install Windows updates.

  1. Go to the search box > type msconfig
  2. Select System Configuration > Go to the Services tab.
  3. Select Hide all Microsoft services > Disable all.

Go to the Startup tab > Open Task Manager > Disable all the unnecessary services running there. Restart your computer and check for updates.

Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Run the Windows update troubleshooter that checks and fixes the problem that prevents Windows updates to download and install.

  • Open Settings using the keyboard shortcut Windows + I,
  • Click Update & Security then Troubleshoot
  • Select Windows update and click Run the troubleshooter.

This will check for the corrupted database, restart the Windows update and its related services and problems prevent installing Windows updates.

Windows update troubleshooter

  • Restart windows after completing the troubleshooting process
  • Now check for updates from settings, updates & security.

Reset Windows update components

If none above solutions fix the problem for you, still windows update fails to install or stuck checking updates for hours, it might be that something went wrong with the update files themselves. Clearing the folder where all of the update files are stored will force Windows Update to download fresh files. Here is how to clear the update database cache, and reset Windows update components to the default setup.

  • Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and ok to open Windows services.
  • Scroll down and look for the Windows update service, Right-click on it and select stop.
  • Also, do the same with BITs (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) and Superfetch (superfetch now called sysmain) right-click and select stop.
  • Now Go to the following location .C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download.
  • Delete everything inside the download folder, but do not delete the folder itself.
  • To do so, press CTRL + A to select everything and then press Delete to remove the files.
  • Again open Windows services and restart the services (windows update, BITS) that you previously stopped.
  • Restart Windows, and check for updates from settings, updates & security.

clear the windows update cache

We couldn’t connect to the updated service

If you are getting an error message We couldn’t connect to the update service while checking and installing Windows updates changing the DNS server address fix the problem for you.

  • Press Windows + R, type ncpa.cpl and ok
  • This will open the network connections window,
  • Right-click the network interface which is in use.
  • For example: right-click the connected ethernet adapter displayed on the screen. Select Properties.
  • Double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the list to get its properties window.
  • Here select the radio button Use the following DNS server addresses
  1. Preferred DNS server 8.8.8.8
  2. Alternate DNS server 8.8.4.4
  • Click on validate settings upon exit and ok
  • Now check for updates, there is no more Update service error

Change DNS server Address In Windows 10

Install Windows Update manually

If all the above solutions fail to fix the problem, still windows updates stuck downloading or fail to install then let’s install Windows updates manually. Visit the Windows 10 update history webpage where you can notice the logs of all the previous Windows updates that have been released.

For the most recently released update, note down the KB number.

Now use the Windows Update Catalog Website to search for the update specified by the KB number you noted down. Download the update depending on if your machine is 32-bit = x86 or 64-bit = x64.

As of Today – KB5044273 (OS Build 19045.5011) is the latest update for Windows 10 versions 22H2 and 21H2.

You can get the direct download link for these updates from here.

That’s all after installing the updates simply restart the computer to apply the changes. Also

If you notice Windows 10 feature update version 22H2 is stuck checking updates or fails to install with different errors then use the official media creation tool to upgrade to Windows 10 version 22H2 without any error or problem.

Run DISM command

Sometimes windows update problems could be caused due to corrupt system files. In this case, Microsoft suggests you run the DISM (Deployment Image & Servicing Management) tool that helps you fix some Windows corruption errors. After that run the command sfc /scannow and ok to scan and restore missing corrupted system files. After 100% complete the scanning process restart windows and check for updates.

Did any of these solutions help you fix the problem? Let us know in the comments below.

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