Windows 10: How do I install Windows 10 onto Windows 7 when I get error code 0X80072F8F - 0X20000?

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  1. How do I install Windows 10 onto Windows 7 when I get error code 0X80072F8F - 0X20000?


    I have purchased the Windows 10 Pro licence to install on my PC which is currently running Windows 7 Home Premium. When I click 'download Windows 10' it downloads the Media Creation Tool; however when trying to run this tool, an error box appears citing error code 0X80072F8F - 0X20000. I purchased this licence via The Unity Soft who have advised to seek advice from Microsoft directly. I have looked on various forums for troubleshooting and have done the following:- uninstalling antivirus- checked for upgrades all systems up to date- checked genuine version of current Windows 7 Home Premium -

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    Sophie4424, Jan 10, 2023
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  2. TheOwner Win User

    MediaCreationTool22H2 Error 0x80072f8f - 0x20000

    Hi,
    i just want create installation USB, but i cant run this tool on Windows 7 due error 0x80072f8f - 0x20000.
    What should I do? Tried administration privileges and turn off antivirus.

    Thanks.

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    Just found solution, so it can help someone with same problem.
    Media Creation Tool Error 0x80072F8F - 0x20000 in Windows 7/8 >> Winhelponline
     
    TheOwner, Jan 10, 2023
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  3. Volume Z Win User
    MediaCreationTool22H2 Error 0x80072f8f - 0x20000

    How do I install Windows 10 onto Windows 7 when I get error code 0X80072F8F - 0X20000? [​IMG]


    "This step may not be needed for Windows 8."

    I wish Ramesh would revise this.
     
    Volume Z, Jan 10, 2023
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  4. How do I install Windows 10 onto Windows 7 when I get error code 0X80072F8F - 0X20000?

    error code 0x80072F8F-0x20000.

    good day.

    trying to install recently purchased windows 10 on my pc thats currently on widows 7. i cannot run the mediacreationtool. getting error code 0x80072F8F-0x20000.

    thanks in advance
     
    luis rivera1, Jan 10, 2023
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How do I install Windows 10 onto Windows 7 when I get error code 0X80072F8F - 0X20000?

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