How to fix Media Creation Tool Error 0x80072F76-0x20017

Windows 10’s Media Creation Tool is a USB tool for creating Windows installation media or downloading ISO files. Media creation tools are a convenient and easy way to create bootable USB sticks. You can also use this tool to download the latest Windows updates in ISO format. You can easily upgrade or upgrade the Windows 10 operating system without delay. If you are looking for a way to upgrade Windows 10 from an old version to a new version, you can upgrade in just a few clicks by installing a media creation tool.
If you encounter the following error while using media creation tools, this article will guide you to solve this error 0x80072F76-0x20017.

Error Message:

There was a problem running this tool

We’re not sure what’s going on, but we can’t run this tool on your computer. If you continue to have problems, read the error code when you call customer service. Error code: 0x80072F76-0x20017.

Fix Media Creation Tool Error 0x80072F76-0x20017

Most of the time, this error code 0x80072F76-0x20017 occurs due to a permission issue. This error occurs if the tool doesn’t have launch permissions. Please follow the steps below to solve this problem.

Right-click on Media Creation Tool.exe and select Properties from the context menu.

In the Properties window, click the General tab.

Now under the General tab, you can see the Security option, Check the Unblock.

Click on Apply and OK. Run the Tool once again now you can run the tool without any error.