Fix: Windows Media Creation Tool error 0x80072F76
Quick Fixes for Error 0x80072f76 – 0x20016
Restart your computer: Make sure there are no problems starting your PC. Then install Windows Update or Windows Update. Scan your computer: Use a quality antivirus to remove malware that might be causing the error.
Run Windows Media Creation Tool as administrator.
Disable your antivirus.
Try another computer and check the disk space.
Check for updates.
Optimize the registry.
Instead, try a third-party media creation tool.
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