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. 

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
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.

Was this answer helpful?

100+ people found this answer helpful.
0 comments

146 additional answers

Sort by: Oldest
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2017-11-05T23:11:03+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.

    I am in the UK and it doesnt work for me.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2017-11-05T23:43:48+00:00

    The same here. (Italy)

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2017-11-06T00:28:02+00:00

    I live in Australia, so the issue isn't restricted to the U.S., I have no idea why connecting to a VPN solved the issue though. Different IP and DNS? Who knows...

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2017-11-06T09:04:18+00:00

    Do:

    1)   Right click on MediaCreationTool.exe

    2)   Click on Properties

    3)   Click on Compatibility tab

    4)   Select Run this program in compatibility mode and select Windows 8.

    And then try to run MediaCreationTool.exe again.

    Was this answer helpful?

    3 people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments