Windows Media Creation Tool error 0x80072F76-0x20017

Anonymous
2017-10-29T07:49:05+00:00

Hello, 

I want to reinstall my windows 10 64 bit into a new SSD I bought.

I am trying to create a USB flash drive using windows media creation tool but I am getting this error every time. I have tried it on 4 laptops and 1 desktop, and with 3 different pendrives. 

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Anonymous
2017-10-29T11:10:43+00:00

Hi Divyank,

The error code 0x80072F76-0x20017 means that the tool doesn't have permission for it to run. For us to assist you, we suggest that you follow the simple steps listed below:

  1. Right-click on the Media Creation Tool.exe.
  2. Press Properties.
  3. Click on General.
  4. At the bottom, click on Unblock.
  5. Press Apply, and then OK.

Let us know how it goes and if you need further assistance, feel free to post back.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-12-05T01:15:26+00:00

    Microsfot is not looking into anuything else thaan tryying to push this fcn..... X box and all other sort of cramp on people.  DONT make win 10 your schoise of youre serious at actually DONING real work on a PC. like video, music  production. CAD ( for athitects..... you will end up,,, guess ? exaclty. right HERE, in forums, about 30-40 % of you time !!!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-12-05T03:36:27+00:00

    Tried a lot of solutions, the only one that seems to work for me is to run the media creation tool in XP compatibility mode... -_-

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-12-05T03:40:13+00:00

    Because that is exactly the way the tool was made.  That is why compatibility mode exists.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-12-05T03:40:43+00:00

    Huh? I have no idea what you just said.

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