0x80073D22 is an app installation volume result. The deployment operation was blocked due to a machine-wide policy restricting deployments on a non-system volume. Per policy, this app must be installed to the system drive, but that's not set as the default.
Code reference and safe checks
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What this value means
The deployment operation was blocked due to a machine-wide policy restricting deployments on a non-system volume. Per policy, this app must be installed to the system drive, but that's not set as the default.
This is an app package or Store deployment result. The package name and AppX deployment event often supply the missing detail.
| Code | 0x80073D22 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ERROR_DEPLOYMENT_BLOCKED_BY_VOLUME_POLICY_MACHINE |
| Windows family | App and Microsoft Store errors |
| Source level | Microsoft code and symbol entry |
Safe next steps
- For 0x80073D22 (ERROR_DEPLOYMENT_BLOCKED_BY_VOLUME_POLICY_MACHINE), identify the exact target volume for the app installation or move and whether Windows still sees it.
- Check free space, online state and the Store or AppX deployment event before retrying the publisher’s package.
- If the volume is corrupt or disconnects, protect data before reset or reformat actions.
After one step, repeat the original operation and record whether this same code returns. A different code needs a fresh interpretation.
What this code cannot prove
The source establishes the identifier and reference meaning. It does not establish the cause on your specific PC.
Stop repeated write-heavy scans or repairs if the drive drops offline or important data is not backed up.
Official reference and verification
Source type: Microsoft code and symbol entry. Checked against the source set on Nov 2, 2026.
The reference gives the meaning of this identifier. It does not inspect your PC or guarantee that one repair will work.