Fix Media Creation Tool Error 0x80072F8F–0x20000 in Windows

Error 0x80072F8F–0x20000 is a common issue that can occur when using the Media Creation Tool to upgrade or create installation media for Windows. This error is related to the date and time settings on your computer being incorrect. It usually indicates that the system's date and time settings are out of sync with the servers used for Windows updates and activations. Here's how you can resolve this error:

1. Check Date and Time: Ensure accurate date, time, and time zone settings on your PC.

2. Sync Time: Use the "Sync now" option in date/time settings to synchronize with internet time servers.

3. Temporarily Disable Security Software: Turn off antivirus/firewall temporarily, as they might interfere.

4. Change Network: Try a different Wi-Fi or wired connection.

5. Run as Administrator: Right-click and run the tool as administrator.

6. Restart and Retry: Restart PC and try the tool again.

7. Alternative Method: Download Windows ISO from Microsoft, use Rufus to create bootable USB.

Additional Solution

The Media Creation Tool Error 0x80072F8F–0x20000 is a common error that occurs when you try to use the Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive or DVD for installing Windows. The error can be caused by a number of factors, including:

• Outdated drivers
• Corrupt system files
• Misconfigured Windows Update components
• Malware infection

Here are some steps you can try to fix the Media Creation Tool Error 0x80072F8F–0x20000:

1. Restart your computer. This may seem like a simple solution, but it can sometimes fix minor problems that may be causing the error.
2. Run the System File Checker (SFC) scan. The SFC scan is a built-in tool that can scan your computer for corrupted system files and repair them. To run the SFC scan, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command:

sfc /scannow

3. Update your drivers. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause problems with the Media Creation Tool. You can update your drivers manually by visiting the website of your computer manufacturer or by using a driver updater tool.

4. Reset Windows Update components. If the SFC scan and driver updates do not fix the error, you can try resetting Windows Update components. To do this, follow these steps:

   1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   2. Type the following commands and press Enter after each one:

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver

3. Rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders:

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old

4. Restart your computer.
5. Open Command Prompt as an administrator again.
6. Type the following commands and press Enter after each one:

net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

7. Check if the error is still occurring.
8. Run a malware scan. A malware infection can sometimes cause problems with the Media Creation Tool. You can run a malware scan using your antivirus software or a dedicated malware removal tool.
9. Contact Microsoft support. If you have tried all of the above steps and the error is still occurring, you may need to contact Microsoft support for further assistance.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.