Microsoft Easy Fix 51044

The error code 0x80072F8F-0x20000 you are encountering during the upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 can be related to issues with the system's date and time settings or problems with the TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols. Since you mentioned that TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 are already enabled and that you've downloaded update KB3140245 without success, here are some additional steps you can take:

1. Check Date and Time Settings: Ensure that your system's date and time are set correctly. An incorrect date or time can lead to this error.
   • Right-click on the date and time in the taskbar and select "Adjust date/time".
   • Make sure the settings are correct and that your time zone is set properly.
2. Run the Microsoft Easy Fix Tool: Although you mentioned difficulty finding Microsoft Easy Fix 51044, this tool is designed to help with enabling TLS protocols. If you can’t find it online, consider using the following alternative:
   • You can manually add the registry keys for TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2. Instructions for this can be found in the Microsoft documentation.
3. Use the Media Creation Tool: If you are still having issues with the Media Creation Tool, try running it as an administrator. Right-click on the tool and select "Run as administrator".
4. Check for Other Updates: Ensure that your Windows 7 installation is fully updated with all the latest patches and updates before attempting the upgrade again.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance.

References:

• Error Code 0x8004de40 or 0x8004de88 when signing in to OneDrive
• Windows 10 upgrade quick fixes

Hi Blair,

Microsoft still hosts the Easy Fix that KB3140245 points to. Open the Microsoft support article called Update to enable TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 as default secure protocols in WinHTTP in Windows, then click the Easy fix link on that page (or click here) to download MicrosoftEasyFix51044.msi and run it. Restart when it finishes, then launch the Media Creation Tool again.

If the download truly will not run on your machine, you can apply what that Easy Fix does by hand. First make sure you are on Windows 7 SP1 and that the SHA-2 support updates KB4474419 and KB4490628 are installed, then reboot once. These two updates are required for modern Microsoft downloads and signatures to validate on Windows 7.

Next, set the TLS defaults through the registry so WinHTTP and IE will prefer TLS 1.1 and 1.2. Create a text file on the desktop, paste the block below exactly, save it as EnableTLS_Win7.reg, double-click it, accept the prompts, then restart.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\WinHttp]
"DefaultSecureProtocols"=dword:00000a00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\WinHttp]
"DefaultSecureProtocols"=dword:00000a00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.1\Client]
"DisabledByDefault"=dword:00000000
"Enabled"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.2\Client]
"DisabledByDefault"=dword:00000000
"Enabled"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings]
"SecureProtocols"=dword:00000a80

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings]
"SecureProtocols"=dword:00000a80

After the reboot, run the latest Media Creation Tool again and the 0x80072F8F-0x20000 handshake error should disappear.

If anything in those steps does not work, tell me exactly where it fails and what you see on screen. I will then give you another path.

I have done everything suggested by the AI response to no avail. From what I understand, Microsoft isnt supporting windows 7. What i require is where to find the Microsoft Easy Fix 51044 download from somewhere credible..