Most affected users state that the issue started to occur after a botched Windows update or after some kind of interruption during the updating process. In most cases, users report that this particular error occurs at every startup, leaving them with little repair strategies.
What is causing the Fatal error C0000022?
We investigated this particular error thoroughly by looking at various user reports. Based on what we gathered, there are several scenarios that are known to trigger the Fatal error C0000022: If you’re currently struggling with the same issue, this article will provide you with a collection of troubleshooting steps. Below you have several methods that other users in a similar situation have used to get the issue resolved. In order to boost efficiency, we recommend that you follow the methods in the order that they are presented. Let’s begin!
Method 1: Doing a hard restart/reset
Let’s start simple, by doing a hard reset. This procedure is extremely simple, but several users reported that this is all that was needed to do in order to get past the Fatal error C0000022. Here’s a quick guide on doing a hard reset/restart on a notebook PC/laptop: If the startup process is still hanging with a Fatal error C0000022 screen, move down to the next method below.
Method 2: Investigating a hardware issue
On certain Notebook models, the Fatal error C0000022 is also linked with hardware failure. Even though the chances of this occurring are very slim, let’s start by investigating a hardware problem first. It will save you from going through unnecessary hoops. The quickest and most efficient way to examine for a hardware issue is to run a System Test via the System Diagnostics screen. This procedure will check all the major hardware components for issues and inconsistencies. Here’s a quick guide on how to do this:
Method 3: Using System Restore from the System Recovery menu
Like all the other major manufacturer, HP has a solid recovery option for situations where the user can’t get past the startup process. A lot of users that we’re dealing with the Fatal error C0000022 have managed to get the issue resolved by reverting their machine state to a previous point using System Restore. Here’s a quick guide on how to do this on an HP computer:
Method 4: Install the missing Microsoft Security Bulletin update via Safe Mode
Another possible cause for the Fatal error C0000022 is a missing Microsoft Security Bulletin update ( MS16-101). Although this security update should automatically be installed by WU (Windows Update), there a lot of users have reported that the update was only partially installed and the Netlogon.dll dependency was not updated. This is what ends up creating the Fatal error C0000022. Fortunately, you can start up your computer in Safe Mode and install the missing dependency update. Here’s what you need to do:
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