Windows 10: Application Error 0xc0000022

When I open Google Chrome and Firefox browsers I receive this message. " The application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000022. Click OK to close the application" I have uninstalled and reinstalled the program and it is still coming up. I am running Windows 11 Home version 22H2.

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Windows Application Error 0xc0000022

Hello Jon,

A corrupted system file is one of the possible reasons why you get this Windows application error when attempting to open a PDF file. Given that, we highly suggest performing the following methods to isolate and troubleshoot this issue.

Method 1: Run DISM

The DISM may help you to fix some Windows corruption errors. To do so, follow these steps:

• Right-click the Start Menu and select Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• Run this command: DISM.EXE /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
  
• If the operation is completed successfully, close the command prompt and check if your issue has been fixed.

Method 2: Run System File Checker

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. To do so, follow these steps:

• Right-click the Start Menu and select Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• Run this command: SFC /scannow
  
• This may take several minutes to finish. If Command Prompt shows
  Verification 100% complete, close the command prompt and check if your issue has been fixed.

You may also consider checking the suggestions posted by Mike_Keys in this
thread. Quite a few people found his suggestions helpful.

Feel free to update us with the results.

 

Application error 0xc0000022

Good day,

To isolate the possible causes of error code 0xc0000022, please verify the information below.

• When did the issue start?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• Did you notice any system setting changes prior to the issue?
• Have you installed the latest updates for Windows 10?
• What is the current version and build number of your Windows PC?

To check for updates, click the Start button and then go to
Settings > Update & security >
Windows Update, and then select
Check for updates. Click the Start button, go to
Settings, select
System and click About to find out the version and build number of your Windows PC.

We're looking forward to your response.

 

error #0xc0000022

Hi, MichaelNedbalek!

I have some suggestions that can help you fixing the error "0xc0000022":

Fix #1: Check for permission issues

If the 0xc0000022 is trigged by a specific application and you’re able to identify which application was it, check for its permission configuration to make sure they are set correctly.

To do so, follow these steps:

1- Right-click on the application that triggered the error. This can either be the shortcut on your Desktop or the .exe file of the application installed, available in My Computer.

2- Choose Properties

3- Go to the Security tab

4- Change permissions for all the Administrators, Power Users and System to Allow Full Control

5- Click Apply

Fix #2: Check for DLLs with accessibility issues

If the error is caused by a DLL file, you can identify which file triggered this error by installing and running the Process Monitor tool from Microsoft:

1- Download and run the Process Monitor tool

2- Run the application that triggered the 0xc0000022 error

3- Wait for the error to appear

4- Click File

5- Select Capture Events

6- Select Filter (or you can press the CTRL and L keys) to open Processs Monitor Filter

7- Filter out all the lines that don’t belong to the application that caused this error

8- Search for events with the result column as ACCESS DENIED

Once you’ve identified the DLL file with ACCESS DENIED, follow these steps:

1- Go to the folder where the application that caused this error is installed

2- Right-click on the DLL file

3- Select Properties

4- Go to the Security tab

5- Click Continue

6- Click Add

7- At Enter the object names to select, type users

8- Click Check Names and then OK

9- Set the access levels for the new added user to Read & Execute and Read access

Fix #3: Scan for corrupt files

The sfc utility allows you to scan your hard disk for potential corrupt files that might trigger the 0xc0000022 error.

Follow these steps to run this tool:

1- Click Start

2- Type cmd in the search box

3- Right-click on the Command Prompt result and select Run as Administrator

4- Type: sfc /scannow

5- Press Enter

If you’re unable to boot into Windows, you can try to run sfc from Safe Mode or through Easy Recovery Essentials.

To boot your computer into Safe Mode, follow these steps:

1- Remove any peripherals from your computer and restart your computer

2- Press F8 before the Windows logo appears

3- Select Safe Mode using the arrows keys and press Enter

Fix #4: Disable firewall or antivirus

If none of these solutions fixed the error, try to disable your antivirus software and your firewall software to determine if the error is caused by either a firewall or by an antivirus program.

I really hope the error has been fixed by one of those methods. Anyway, I´m here to try to help you again, if you want!

Wish you the best,

, Independent Advisor.