6 easy fixes for Media Creation Tool not working in Windows 10/11

• The Windows Media Creation tool not working is not great news if you were hoping to create a bootable media using it.
• After all, it is Microsoft's tool and the best one for this job, is it not?
• Don't worry, all it takes are a few registry tweaks and a couple of smart tips to help you run the right tools.
• Moreover, you may need to check your antivirus as well as it too may have a saying in the error there was a problem running this tool.

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The software distribution is nowadays mostly digital, and even Microsoft changed their approach with Windows 10.

However, Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, the best tool for the job, isn’t as flawless as one would imagine.

Occasionally, it prompts users with the There was a problem running this tool message in Windows 10.

The error is mostly followed by the alphanumeric error code which varies.

Since this error emerges in various different segments, there’s no single solution to address it. The solution depends on various factors, like the Windows version, architecture, USB flash size, etc.

For that purpose, we prepared a list of possible solutions that should help you resolve the issue with this nifty tool.

If you’re stuck while either upgrading, updating, or creating bootable media via Media Creation Tool, make sure to check the enlisted solutions below.

How do you fix Media creation tool error there was a problem running this tool on Windows?

1. Run Windows Media Creation tool as Admin

Under the Compatibility tab, choose Run this program in compatibility mode.

Certain programs need special permission in order to access and change system-related settings.

Now, even though the Media Creation Tool is provided by Microsoft, just a simple double-click won’t suffice. Especially on older Windows versions.

In order to avoid the error at hand, make sure to run the Media Creation Tool as an administrator.

Moreover, if you want to use Media Creation Tool to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8.1, it’s worth trying to change the compatibility mode.

If you’re not sure how to do it, follow the steps described above closely and you should be good to go.

In case the problem is persistent and there’s a repetitive error every time you start Media Creation Tool, make sure to check out the additional steps presented below.

2. Disable  your antivirus

The love-hate relationship between Windows 10 and third-party antivirus solutions is well-documented.

Namely, as Windows Defender grows in power and capabilities, the need for third-party alternatives is steadily declining.

Moreover, some anti-malware solutions aren’t optimized for the Windows 10 surrounding.

They might, besides a few false detections, block certain Windows features. In this case, Windows Media Creation Tool and update-related processes.

Basically, it’ll cost you nothing to disable the antivirus temporarily until the Media Creation Tool finishes. However, don’t forget to enable it later on.

The lack of real-time protection for extended periods of time is quite a liability.

Furthermore, some users resolved the problem only by completely uninstalling the antivirus. We’ll leave that as the last resort since it’s a lengthy and risky operation.

3. Try another PC and check storage space

In case you have multiple PCs at home or at the office, and the first refuses to comply, just try another.

Users reported that the variety of errors accompanying the Windows 10 Media Creation tool not working, emerged on non-Windows 10 computers.

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Of course, that means that Media Creation Tool works the best in Windows 10.

So, if you have an alternative PC, make sure to use it to create a bootable USB or ISO file. In addition, we advise you to use a USB that packs at least 6 GB of storage space.

Even though the main Windows 10 setup takes around 4 GB, this size won’t suffice for updates.

Additionally, if you’re using the Media Creation Tool to update your Windows 10 to the latest build, make sure that you have enough space in the system partition (C: most of the time).

Finally, some users managed to fix the issue by formatting the USB flash stick to NTFS format instead of FAT32. After that, it seems that the Media Creation Tool worked just fine.

4. Check for updates

These instructions should show you where to look and what to do with update services:

• Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
• Server
• IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules
• TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
• Workstation
• Windows Update or Automatic Updates

If any of those services are stopped, right-click and choose Start for each individually.

Many users turn to Media Creation Tool when they want to speed up the upgrade to a major build.

Now, this tool, just like the Windows Update feature, uses update-related services and it heavily depends on their performance.

Services like BITS are of utmost importance, even for a non-native application like Media Creation Tool.

So, what you’ll need to do is to make sure that all update-related services are running.

This workaround might be just enough to relieve you of the There was a problem running this tool error, but it seems that that’s not always the case.

For further troubleshooting, you’ll need to reach for the registry.

5. Tweak the Registry

Follow the instructions below in order to make certain registry changes:

Right-click on the empty space and choose New > DWORD. Name the new dword AllowOSUpgrade and set its value to 1.     

Try running the Media Creation Tool again and see if it works. Follow the steps above carefully to avoid generating more errors. Corruption in the registry can cause BSoDS and app crashes.

In case something like that happens, we got you covered with our guide on how you can restore the registry without a backup. It is not difficult, but it may take some time.

6. Try a third-party tool instead

Finally, if you’re in possession of Windows 10 ISO file, but you can’t use Media Creation Tool to create bootable media, there’s always an alternative.

Most users would immediately turn to Rufus, which is a small, portable third-party tool.

With it, you should be able to create a bootable media USB and avoid the aforementioned errors with Media Creation Tool.

With this step, we can conclude this article.

The Media Creation Tool is a great way to create operating system backups that will help you restore your data in case anything happens to your PC.

Many users keep using it for fresh Windows 10/11 installs as well, so it’s important to make sure it operates as expected.

In case you have questions or alternative solutions regarding the Media Creation Tool error, it would be nice to share them with us in the comments section below.

New Windows update brings a new error

We’ve seen recently that a lot of traffic is coming to our guide around this new error – Error code 0x80072f8f – 0x20000; so in case you’re getting the same problem, make sure to read it thoroughly.

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