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
    2017-11-07T09:51:43+00:00

    Has anyone raised a support case with MS?

    Not sure.  Possibly someone has.  I submitted the problem through the Feedback Hub.  

    With that said, though, I tried it again tonight and it worked.  So, either I got lucky or they fixed the issue.  

    Ok, I will test today again to see if it works.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-11-07T15:26:58+00:00

    I had this problem. My problem was Download Master. I excluded it. I redownloaded Media Creation Tool direclty in Google Chrome. Unblocked it and run. Thats worked for me.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-11-07T15:38:28+00:00

    Another thing that I find interesting is this "Unblock" that  people were asked to try.  There is no "Unblock" option for me, nor that I've ever seen.  Perhaps it's only there when it's been downloaded to a Home version computer or something.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-11-07T15:40:58+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.

    Did this work for you?

    This didn't work for me, but I was able to right click and click on Compatibility Troubleshooter (after changing to Run as Administrator) and that worked. I was able to open, accept the licensing agreement and successfully run the setup. I hope this works for others as well till they get this all sorted out.

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