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
    2018-08-01T11:15:33+00:00

    I was also having the same problem.But now, it's resolved.

    1. Download windows update troubleshooter from this link https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/4027322/windows-update-troubleshooter
    2. Run it as administrator.
    3. Your problem is fixed!

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-10-08T11:11:42+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.

    hi

    I'm trying to execute RefreshWindow Tool on a PC that is having blue screen continuously

    the PC is a Lenovo X240 with w10 pro license

    After many attempts of the usual commands I found

    1. SFC /SCANNOW gives error after 31% of action for insufficient rights (I executed it in powershell administrator)
    2. I tried to re install w10 from an ISO image on dvd but i terminated with generic error
    3. I tried RefreshWindows tool but it terminated with error 0x80072F76-0x20016 … the search on web gives me only the error terminating with 17

    I'm in the position to destroy all data and app on the pc but I need to recover it with the same license

    thanks for the attention

    Renato

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