[Windows Defender Error] How to Resolve Windows Error Code 0x80240022

If you've encountered error code 0x80240022 on your Windows system, here's a quick reference table with solutions to fix the Windows error code 0x80240022:

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Overview: Windows Error Code 0x80240022

If you're a Windows user, you might have come across the Windows error code 0x80240022 while trying to enable Windows Defender or while searching for updates. This error typically occurs when Windows fails to download and install the latest updates for Windows Defender.

This error can be caused by various factors, including network problems, incomplete updates, outdated drivers, corrupted system files, and incorrect system configurations. Some of the most frequent reasons behind this error are as follows:

• Outdated Windows Update cache files
• Windows Service issues
• Corrupt Windows Update files
• File permission issues

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解决方案：修复Windows Defender错误代码0x80240022

To resolve the error code 0x80240022 in Windows 11/10, you can refer to the steps demonstrated in this video tutorial:

Method 1: Fix Windows Update Issue

Watch this video to resolve error code 0x80244022, which causes the Windows Update not functioning properly.

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• 00:57 Locate Security Center and Open it
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• 01:21 Find the Windows Update option
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• 02:01 Proceed to the Next Step and Open Windows Update Settings
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• 03:11 Move on to the Next Step and Open Windows Defender

Step 1. Open the "RUN Command" by pressing the Windows Key + R. Type services.msc and hit "Enter".

Step 2. Locate Security Center, Windows Update option, and Background Intelligent Transfer Services.

Step 3. For each one, right-click on it, choose "Properties," set the Startup type to Automatic, and then click "Stop."

Step 4. Rename the Software Distribution Folder. To accomplish this, type the following commands one by one and press "Enter" after each command. Ensure that you run them in an elevated Command Prompt:

Rename C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

Move C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 to C:\Windows\System32\catroot2.old

These commands will rename the Software Distribution and Catroot2 folders. When Windows Update detects these folders empty, it will restart to download all pending updates anew. This way, your PC will obtain a fresh copy of updates, and any corruption associated with them will be rectified.

You can delete all the files and folders in the Software Distribution folder instead of renaming them.

Step 5. Return to the services section and start the services that we stopped in Step 3.

Step 6. Open Windows Settings (by pressing Win + I), navigate to Windows Update, and look for any available updates. If there are updates, install them, and then restart your Windows 11 PC.

Step 7. The next step is to open Windows Defender, and you should no longer encounter the error code 0x80240022, as it should have been resolved.

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Method 2: Turn Off the Metered Connection

Windows allows for limited data usage, like restricting data through mobile hotspots, ensuring that no significant background downloads consume the user's resources. This feature is referred to as a "Metered connection." If enabled, downloads may be restricted. To disable it, follow these steps:

Step 1. Open "Windows Settings," navigate to "Network & Internet," and click on "Wi-Fi."

Step 2. Click on "Wifi Properties" (It will have the same name as your Wifi).

Step 3. Find and turn off the metered connection.

Method 3: Run SFC

The SFC Scannow command can repair any corruption in system files that might be causing the error. These corrupted files interfere with updates, and addressing them can resolve the issue.

Step 1. Use the Power User Menu (Win + X) to open "Command Prompt" or "Windows Terminal" with administrative privileges.

Step 2. Type SFC /scannow and press "Enter" to run the System File Checker tool. Wait for the process to finish.

Translate only: "Run System File Checker to fix corrupted files."

Step 3. Go to "Windows Settings" > "Update" and see if the update begins. When the update starts, it will also download files for Windows Defender.

Method 4: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

Step 1. Open "Windows Settings" using Win + I.

Step 2. Navigate to "System" > "Troubleshoot" > "Other troubleshooters".

This image shows the process of running the Windows Update Troubleshooter.

Step 3. Find the Windows Update troubleshooter and click the "Run" button to launch it.

Step 4. Once it's finished, go back to "Windows Update" and see if you can download the updates.

Method 5: Using Registry Editor

This method will remove two registry entries, WUServer and WIStatusServer, which are associated with Windows Update servers. If these entries are incorrectly configured, the operating system won't be able to connect to the Windows Server and download updates.

Step 1. Open the "Run Prompt" (by pressing Win + R), type regedit, and then press "Ctrl + Enter" to open "Registry Editor" with administrative privileges.

Step 2. Go to the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate

Step 3. Remove the WUServer and WIStatusServer entries

Step 4. Restart your system

Bonus Tip: How to Recover Data When a Windows Error Occurs

When resolving error code 0x80240022, there is a possibility of data loss. To retrieve your data, we suggest utilizing the Data Recovery Wizard tool. This data recovery software is specifically designed to recover deleted files or retrieve lost data resulting from file system issues, system failures, or accidental file deletion.

Some of its highlights include:

• File Recovery: The software is capable of recovering files from hard drives, including photos, videos, music files, documents, emails, and more.
• Hard Drive Recovery: It supports file recovery from various storage devices, such as retrieving data from external hard drives, SSDs, USB flash drives, memory cards, and more.
• Partition Recovery: The software can restore formatted partitions on your hard drive, enabling you to recover data from deleted or lost partitions on your Windows PC.
• Preview Before Recovery: Preview recoverable files before recovering them, ensuring that you retrieve the lost files correctly.
• Deep Scan: The software features a deep scan function that scans your storage device sector by sector to recover data not detected in a quick scan.
• User-Friendly Interface: It provides a user-friendly interface, making it simple for users of all levels to recover their lost data.

To clarify the process, here are the steps to retrieve your lost data:

Step 1. Run the Data Recovery Wizard tool on your computer. Select the drive where you lost the files and click "Scan". If the lost files were on an external storage device, first connect it to your computer.

Step 2. The software will promptly scan the deleted files and then automatically initiate a deep scan to locate more lost files. Once the scanning is complete, you can utilize the "Filter" option to swiftly filter specific file types.

Step 3. Click the "Preview" button or double-click on a file for a full preview. Finally, select the desired files, click "Recover," and choose another safe location to save all the files at once.

Conclusion

To resolve error code 0x80240022 in Windows 11/10, follow the instructions demonstrated in the video tutorial. This error typically occurs due to corrupted Windows update files, network problems, firewall restrictions, and so on.

While the issue should be resolved, you can use the tool Data Recovery Wizard to quickly recover any lost files if you experience data loss during the process.

Windows Error Code 0x80240022 FAQs

Here are a few more topics related to error code 0x80240022 that you should be aware of to better understand the issue.

**1. What is the Windows 11 update error 0x80240022?**

The Windows 11 update error 0x80240022 occurs when Windows is unable to download and install the latest updates for Windows Defender. This error code typically results from network connection problems, incorrect system settings, or damaged update files.

**2. What is error code 0x80240022 in SCCM?**

In System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), error code 0x80240022 may occur during the deployment of client software updates when the client computer fails to communicate with the SCCM server. This issue could be due to network connectivity problems, firewall configurations, or antivirus settings that are blocking communication with the SCCM server.

3. How do I reset Windows updates?

Open the Command Prompt with administrator privileges and proceed to execute the commands one by one.

These are commands to stop certain Windows services in Command Prompt. Here they are in English: 1. `net stop wuauserv` 2. `net stop cryptSvc` 3. `net stop bits` 4. `net stop msiserver` These commands will stop the Windows Update service (wuauserv), the Cryptographic Services (cryptSvc), Background Intelligent Transfer Service (bits), and the Windows Installer service (msiserver).

This command will stop the Windows Installer Service. Next, rename the Software Distribution Folder and the catroot2 folder. Then, restart the services, but instead of using 'net stop,' use 'net start' followed by the service name. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

4. Does a factory reset fix Windows updates?

Technically, it does. A factory reset removes everything from your Windows PC, and the operating system is reinstalled. This ensures that the computer is in a pristine state with no errors. Upon installation, when you run Windows Update, it should function properly unless there is a network issue.

However, it should be your last resort, as factory resetting involves a significant amount of time and requires reinstalling all necessary apps and drivers afterward.