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
    2017-10-29T18:19:20+00:00

    Paolo, please escalate this issue. Your solution is not working for most people, and it's apparent that, as of the Fall 2017 Windows update, this is now something that's broken for a lot of people.

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  2. 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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  3. Anonymous
    2017-10-29T18:09:15+00:00

    same problem on multiple machines error code

    0x80072f76-0x20017

    unblock or run as admin doesn't work

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-10-29T11:27:11+00:00

    If Paolo suggestions don't work, right click the setup file itself then click Run as administrator.

    You can also download the ISO file directly using your web browser then use Rufus to build a bootable copy:

    Step 1: Download Windows 10 ISO Files Directly Using Your Web Browser

    Step 2: 

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