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
    2017-11-25T13:15:51+00:00

    Hello! I did the following steps:

    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.

    But it still doesn't work for me, i get the same error. What to do?

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-11-25T09:22:24+00:00

    I am on Build 17046.1000 

    I am needing to make a DVD with Windows 10 Insider Preview.

    I have the same problem with the "Media Creation Tool"

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-11-25T04:53:15+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.

    After unblock license not given

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-11-21T13:09:41+00:00

    Hi Gabe,

    We appreciate your efforts in providing us your feedback about the Media Creation Tool. There are multiple factors that we need to consider as to why you are having challenges using the said tool, such as the computer that you are using, the medium that you are saving the image to, and many others. At this point, we encourage you to submit your issue using the Feedback Hub. You can either vote on an existing submission or submit a new issue. When you submit a feedback item, we gather additional details and information about your issue that will help us determine what's causing it and address it. The Feedback items regularly receive Microsoft responses on the submissions in the Feedback app so you can see what we are doing about your feedback. Please visit frequently to see the status of your feedback  items.  

    In order to submit new feedback, please follow these steps:  

    1. Type "Feedback Hub" on Cortana or Search bar, then launch the app.  

    1. Navigate to Feedback in the left menu, then press + Add new feedback.  
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    3. Important: If possible, reproduce the problem(s) after clicking Begin monitoring (or Start capture) near the end of the form; Stop monitoring when you're done.  
    4. Once you've completed the form and monitoring, click Submit.  
    5. Click Continue using Feedback Hub.  
    6. Click My feedback at the top, then find the item you submitted (it may take a while to appear).  
    7. Open the item you submitted, then click Share.  
    8. Click Copy link, then paste the link here in your response (It will look like****https://aka.ms/<uniquelink>). 

    Don’t hesitate to inform us if you have other concerns.

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