Error Code: 0x80072f76 0x20017. Windows media creation tool.

Anonymous
2017-10-28T03:08:30+00:00

I've disabled the defender and other software for malware and virus protection and tried moving the executable to desktop and then launching it. I don't have an idea whats wrong with it! Any help is much appreciated.

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Anonymous
2017-12-07T15:13:23+00:00

I was able to solve it on a 2016 Lenovo laptop by disabling antivirus until next reboot and pointing my DNSs to Google Ones.

Hope this helps someone else as well.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-11-21T15:53:04+00:00

    None of the 6 pages solutions worked for me.

    However I tried to launch Start menu --> Settings --> Security and Updates and reboot and then once again. It found Malicious software removal tools twice to install so I did and finally, after the third reboot, it worked for me.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-11-23T08:42:42+00:00

    error MediaCreationTool

    MediaCreationTool error 0x80072f76-0x20017

    I have a problem with the MediaCreationTool and it won't go forward so I can make the USB install it comes up with error 0x80072f76-0x20017

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-11-24T14:12:43+00:00

    Hello Thomas,

    If you've tried to troubleshoot prior to posting your concern here in the Community, please provide the exact steps performed as we need to confirm and isolate the issue.

    Were you able to follow the suggested resolutions advised on the previous pages of this thread?

    Try to follow the workaround recommended by M.H.Saito.

    We will keep an eye out for your update.

    Regards.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-11-24T21:30:21+00:00

    Hey.

    I had the same problem for some time now.

    Some one told me to change settings for the tool to windows 7 mode and change dns to 9.9.9.9

    Not 8.8.8.8 as some are saying.

    That worked for me. made new usb and iso file.. 

    Best regards

    Henning

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