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
    2017-11-05T06:41:33+00:00

    STILL waiting for Microsoft to fix this!!!

    Come on, guys!!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-11-05T20:10:04+00:00

    Eventually, after 8 tries and many reboots I did receive MS's Eula and was able to proceed...until I hit 51% and it threw up yet another error.  I switched to making an ISO, which worked, instead of a USB (mine was 32gb so it's not a size issue), and used rufus usb creator to make the bootable USB.

    What a pain in the ****.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-11-05T21:56:22+00:00

    I was able to get past the error by connecting to a VPN (IPVanish, Sydney server). Once the ISO started downloading I disconnected from the VPN as it was faster to download without it.

    I don't know why this worked for me (and we definitely still need a fix), but hopefully this helps someone.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-11-05T23:05:34+00:00

    I agree we need a fix, especially for those that dont read the forum and/or are less technical to find work arounds (eg my mom). 

    Im guessing that this may be a USA issue and downloading the ISO from outside the USA may have been the answer with your VPN but I dont know why. (see below where guessing gets you....)

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