Why Application was Unable to Start Correctly 0xC0000022?

Error code 0xC0000022 is basically a Windows update error. Once the error code appears on the system, then an error message ‘System Restore did not complete successfully’ pop up on the screen. As a result, you can not access your important data and files.

However, this is a common issue and you can quickly solve it. What you need to do is follow a proper strategy. That’s why we are here.

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Probable Causes of Error Code 0xC0000022

If you encounter error code 0xC0000022 for the first time on your Windows, then don’t panic. Here, we have highlighted some of the common causes behind the occurrence of this error code on your system.

  • Corrupted System Files
  • Bad Sector on the Hard Drive
  • Compatibility Problem due to recent changes in any hardware components.
  • Virus Attack

These are some of the possible reasons for this error code, now have a look at the circumstances triggered by this issue.

Solutions to Resolve 0xC0000022 Issue

No matter what may be the cause for the appearance of the issue, now keep an eye on the feasible solutions to fix it.

Solution 1 – Check for Premium Issue

If the error code 0xC0000022 occurs due to a specific application, then you have to identify the application. So, you need to check the Permission Configuration and make sure that all the applications are running correctly.

Step 1

In the beginning, you need to right-click on the application that creates the error. Then, right-click on the desktop and click on the Properties option.

Step 2

Next, you have to navigate to the Security tab. Thereafter, you have to change the permissions for all the Power Users as well as System to get the full control.

Step 3

Finally, click on the Apply button to take the effect of the changes, then exit from the page and reboot your machine and check if the issue still persists or not. If unfortunately yes, then immediately move to the next solution.

Solution 2 – Check the Status of the Software Protection Service

If the above solution does not work for you, then we suggest you to check the Software Protection Service. To do so, at first, you need to open the Run dialog box. For that, you have to press the Windows + R keys together. Once the Run dialog box is opened, then type ‘services.msc’ within the required field and press the Enter button.

After that, a new window will appear on the screen. From there you should search for the Software Protection option. Then, check the status. In case it is disabled, then enable it and after that exit from the page and reboot your machine.

Next, check if the error code has been resolved or not. If you are still dealing with the issue, then proceed to the next solution.

Solution 3 – Run the System File Checker

We advise you to run the system file checker and then check if the error code is resolved or not.

  1. At first, go to the Home Screen of the device and click on the Start icon.
  2. Next, you have to type ‘cmd’ in the command field and press the Enter button. Alternatively, you can press the  CTRL + Shift + Enter button to open the Command Prompt.
  3. Thereafter, you need to type ‘chkdsk/f/r’ in the search field and press the Enter button. Next, click on the Y button to run the system file checker.

Now, the checking process is started, you should wait sometimes until the procedure is completed. Once done, then again reboot your system. If you fail to troubleshoot the error this time as well, then do not worry. Just move to the next method.

Solution 4 – Run the Disk Check Utility

You can also run the inbuilt disk check utility. To apply this solution on your computer, you should go through the undermentioned steps.

Step 1

At first, you have to press the Windows + X keys together on your keyboard. Then, navigate to the Command Prompt option.

Step 2

Next, you should click on the Yes button to run the command as an administrator. Then, a new page will appear on the screen. Here, you have to type ‘chkdsk’ in the required field and hit the Enter key.

Step 3

Then, you have to leave an empty space after the ‘chkdsk’ before you typing the drive letter (C ) which you have to scanned and hit the OK button.

Step 4

Thereafter, type the following command after the drive letter ‘/f/r/x’. Keep in mind that the ‘f’ letter tells the utility to fix the error. Letter ‘r’ represents the bad sector within the disc. Then, press the Enter button and let your device some time to complete the procedure.

Once completed, then reboot your machine and if the error code 0xC0000022 still persist on the screen, then move to the next method.

Solution 5 – Run the System Restore

This is one of the easiest ways to fix the issue. System Restore is an inbuilt tool and sometimes it can be useful to fix this error code. For that, at first, you should press the Windows + Q keys simultaneously on your keyboard. Then, you have to click on the Settings option.

After that, a new window will pop up on the screen. Here, you can see a lot of options. From there, you have to scroll down below until you find the Recovery option. Once you find it, then click on it. Next, click on the System Restore option.

After that, the restoring process will be started.

You should wait until the process is completed. Once completed, then reboot your machine and the issue will not irritate you anymore.

Solution 6 – Disable the Windows Firewall

Some users reported that disabling the Windows firewall resolved the issue. Here, are the steps that you should follow:

Step 1

In the beginning, you have to go to the Home Screen of your device and click on the Start icon.

After that, type ‘control panel’ within the search field and hit the Enter button.

Step 2

When the Control Panel window is opened, then you should scroll down below until you see the System and Security option. Once you have found it, then click on that.

Step 3

Now, navigate to the Windows Firewall option. Then, you should select the ‘Turn Windows Firewall’ which is located on the top-left corner of the page. Thereafter, you have to mark the dialog box which is located beside the ‘Turn off Windows Firewall’ option. Then, you need to tap on the OK button to save the changes.

Then, again exit from the page and restart your device and if the error code still appears on the screen, then move to the next solution.

Solution 7 – Repair the Bad Sector

As we said earlier if there is a problem with the bad sector, then you might encounter this error. In such cases, you have to repair the bad sector. Here are the steps that you have to follow:

Step 1

At first, you need to open the Run box. For that, you have to press the Windows + R keys together and hit the Enter button.

Step 2

Once the Run dialog box is opened, then type ‘diskmgmt.msc’ within the given field and then press the Enter button. Then, it will lead you to the Disk Management window. In this section, you have to right click on the target partition and after that, you should select the Properties option.

Step 3

Then, a page will appear on the screen. Within this page, you have to tap on the Tools option. Next, click on the Check option.

Solution 8 – Update the Operating System

This is the last solution that you can try to resolve this error code. If you have not updated the OS for a long time, then you might see this error code on your system.

Therefore, at first, you have to go to the manufacturer’s website and search for the best-suited version for your device. Once you found it, then click on it and then you should read the online instruction carefully. Then, tap on the OK button.

Then, the updating process will be started. Once the upgrading process is completed, then you should exit from the page and reboot your system. Now, the error code 0xC0000022 will not appear on the display anymore.

We believe with the help of the above eight methods, you can troubleshoot this issue on your own. However, if you think, you can not apply those solutions on your own, then we suggest you rely on an expert and get the permanent solution to this.

Maria Colombo
Maria Colombo
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