Media Creation tool error code 0x80072f8f - 0x20000, something went wrong

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query to Microsoft forum. I will certainly help you with this.

This issue might be because of several reasons such as the security software you may have installed on the computer, any program or application running on the computer at the back ground or due to some errors in the hard drive of the computer.

Please try the methods below and check.

Method 1:

1. Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Downloadand delete all files in that folder.
2. Press Windows + X key on the keyboard.
3. Go to Command Prompt as admin
4. Type this command "wuauclt.exe /updatenow"
5. Press Enter

If the issue persists, follow method 2.

Method 2: Perform Clean Boot

Placing your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

Note: Refer "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting" to reset the computer to start as normal after troubleshooting.

Method 3: 

Please refer the suggestions worked for MagnusFo on February 25, 2013

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_8-pictures/windows-8-media-center-wont-install-get-useless/c697e360-f5a2-430b-a8a7-36c7263ec3a1

Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to help you further.

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Isha Soni