Issue:

When an application fails to start with error code 0xc0000022, it is often due to system permission issues, corrupted system files, or disabled Windows components. This article provides solutions to resolve this error.

Cause: Insufficient Application Access Permissions

Symptoms:

You might encounter the “0xc0000022” error when trying to open an application directly. However, if the application launches successfully when you right-click and select “Run as administrator,” it indicates a permissions-related problem.

Solution: Modify Application Permissions

1. Open deepuninstaller, navigate to “Extended Features,” and click “Administrator has blocked this app from running.” Restart your computer after the repair is complete.
2. Right-click the application’s .exe file that displays the “0xc0000022” error, and select Properties.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. In the “Group or user names” section, select “Administrators,” “Users,” and “System” individually. For each, ensure that the “Full control” permission is enabled under “Permissions for [Group Name]”.
   1. Click Edit… to open the Permissions dialog.
   2. Select “Administrators,” “Users,” and “System” one by one.
   3. For each selected group, check the box next to Full control under the “Allow” column.
   4. Click OK.
5. Back in the Properties window, click OK to apply the permission changes.

Cause: Corrupted System Files

Symptoms:

Corrupted computer system files can also prevent applications from launching, resulting in the “0xc0000022” error.

Solution: Repair System Files Using the SFC Tool

1. Right-click the Start menu and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
2. In the command window, type the following command and press Enter:sfc /scannow
3. Allow the System File Checker (SFC) tool to scan for and repair any corrupted system files. This process may take some time.

Cause: Disabled System Components

Symptoms:

If the “0xc0000022” error specifically occurs when launching game software, it might be due to certain Windows components being disabled, such as DirectPlay.

Solution: Enable DirectPlay

1. In the Windows desktop search bar, type Control Panel and open it.
2. In the Control Panel, locate and click Programs and Features.
3. On the left-hand side, click Turn Windows features on or off.
4. In the “Windows Features” dialog box that appears, scroll down, locate, and check the box next to DirectPlay.Image Placeholder
5. Click OK and wait for the component to install or load completely.