0x80070522 is a hex code that translates as “A required privilege is not in the client's hands”. Generally, means that Windows Update does not have permission to enter folders or system components to install, download or apply updates.
Windows 10 does everything automatically and with the least amount of user input. Despite this, these same settings can sometimes cause major headaches for the average user due to the way the operating system actively discourages or even prohibits some basic changes to its operation. As an example, Windows 10 uses by default updates that cannot be disabled through the Settings app, which leaves average users at the mercy of shutdowns, Totally random unplanned reboots and install marathons.
In the event of a failed update, the cause lies in the conflict of permissions between different applications of the system. The error code 0x80070522 itself points to a roadblock of “access denied”.
To solve this problem, follow the steps below.
Use the official Update Assistant app
Make sure you are logged in as an administrator with administrator permissions, whether you are logged in as a guest or as a user who is not an administrator account, and then log out and log in as administrator. Once this is done, visit the official Microsoft web portal by clicking here and download the official update wizard by clicking the blue button »Get the anniversary update now«. The Update Wizard will download and, once done, will run the downloaded file to start it. A window will welcome you informing you of the benefits of the Assistant and will present you with a button “Update now”. Click on it and the wizard will start to check your system compatibility.
There are three categories: CPU, memory and disk space, and the wizard will place a check mark next to the category that your system passes. If it has all three check marks, click on “Next” and the update will start downloading. When the update download is complete, there will be a window with a notification and a countdown timer for automatic restart. Close all other programs and click the button »Restart now«.
The computer will restart several times and in conclusion it will show you a screen with the user input. After selecting the administrative account, you will be greeted by a screen that talks about various new privacy options. If you want to edit them, click on “Personalize”. Opposite case, click on »Use Quick Settings«.
In the Privacy section, be sure to scroll down and disable the alternatives you don't want to have active. Once you are ready, Click Next". You will now have the option to toggle three connectivity options, all of which you can safely disable.
By last, has three browser security settings, that you can leave active. When I finish, Click Next". All three sets of alternatives can be changed later, via the Windows Settings app 10. After a while, on Windows 10 will start and the Anniversary Update in conclusion will be installed on your PC.
