Many computer users who try to install the Net Framework often receive the error message HRESULT: 0xc8000222, causing the installation process to be interrupted and cannot continue.
Specifically, in addition to receiving the error code HRESULT: 0xc8000222, the computer also displays a message with the message "Installation Did Not Succeed" (illustration below).
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How to fix HRESULT error: 0xc8000222 on the .NET Framework
Step 1: From the main computer interface, left-click on the Windows icon and enter the keyword "cmd". When the corresponding results appear, we continue to right click and select Run as administrator to run cmd under admin.
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Step 2: The cmd window appears, enter the command " net stop WuAuServ " and then Enter .
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This command will stop the Windows update service.
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Step 3: Press the key combination Windows + R and enter the keyword " % windir% " in the Open box and then OK .
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Step 4: Search for the folder named "SoftwareDistribution" in the new interface.
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Step 5: Change to any name you want.
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Step 6: Go back to the cmd command window, enter the command: net start WuAuServ and wait a bit.
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After this operation, restart your computer and reinstall the NET Framework to see how the results are going!
I wish you successful implementation!