Windows 10: Media Creation tool Error 0x80042912 - 0xA001A

Im trying to install a new hard drive but i need windows of course..so im trying to use this USB drive of 14gb for this and im getting nowhere.

:)

 

Windows Media Creation Tool Error 0x80070079-0xA001A

Your USB thumb drive needs to be at least 8 GBs.

The error code 0x80070079-0xA001A means that the tool doesn't have permission for it to run. For us to assist you, we suggest that you
follow the simple steps listed below:

• 
  Right-click on the Media Creation Tool.exe.
  
• 
  Press Properties.
  
• 
  Click on General.
  
• 
  At the bottom, click on Unblock.
  
• 
  Press Apply, and then OK.
  

Let us know how it goes and if you need further assistance, feel free to post back.



You can also download the ISO first using the Media Creation Tool, then create a bootable copy. Yes, you can use it to perform clean install.

If Windows 10 was already installed and activated on your system, just proceed to perform a direct clean install as described in the following articles.

Step 1: How
to download official Windows 10 ISO files

Step 2:

• How to: Perform a clean install of Windows 10

 

Media Creation Tool Error Code 0x80042405-0xa001a


What causes 0x80042405-0xa001a error at 50% during creating Windows 10 Media on USB flash drive when running the Media Creation Tool? I have Windows 10 April 2018 Update and need to update the installation media.

 

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool Error: 0x80042405 - 0xA001A

Fix #3 finally worked for me at this link:

How to Fix Media Creation Tool Error Code 0x80004005 – 0xa001a?