What is ‘Media Creation Tool error 0x80072ee2-0x20018’ in Windows 10?
In this article, we are going to discuss on How to fix Media Creation Tool error 0x80072ee2-0x20018 in Windows 10. You will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Media Creation Tool’: Microsoft Media Creation Tool is Utility Software designed & developed by Microsoft. This Tool offers you to upgrade your Windows OS based PC/laptop to latest available update/upgrade version and to create Windows Installation DVD/USB drives to perform clean Windows Installation. You can use this tool to repair various Windows PC errors and problems by performing repairing, reinstall or upgrade Windows OS in computer.
However, several Windows users reported they faced Media Creation Tool error 0x80072ee2-0x20018 on their Windows PC when they tried to update/upgrade Windows OS or clean install Windows OS using Media Creation Tool. This issue indicates you are unable to perform Windows OS upgrade or clean Windows OS install using Media Creation Tool.
There could be several reasons behind the issue including the corrupted/outdated network adapter drivers, issue with your internet/network connection and network settings, corruption in system files or system image, and other Windows issues. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Media Creation Tool error 0x80072ee2-0x20018 in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix Media Creation Tool error 0x80072ee2-0x20018 with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.
Method 2: Check of Windows OS update
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Update & Security > Windows Update’ and click ‘Check for updates’ button
Step 2: Download and install all available updates in computer and once updated, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 3: Run SFC scan and DISM scan
You can run SFC scan and DISM scan in computer to repair corruption in system files and system image in order to fix the error.
Step 1: Type ‘cmd’ in Windows Search Box and press ‘SHIFT + ENTER’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: Type the following commands one-by-one and hit ‘Enter’ key after each line to execute.
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Step 3: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 4: Disable third-party antivirus/firewall
This issue can be occurred due to interference of third-party antivirus/firewall program installed in computer. You can disable your third-party antivirus/firewall temporarily in computer in order to fix, and check if it works for you.
Method 5: Run Media Creation Tool with Administrator
You can provide Administrative permission to Media Creation Tool in computer in order to fix.
Step 1: Find and right-click on setup file and select ‘Properties’
Step 2: Click ‘Compatibility’ tab, tick ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ checkbox and select ‘Windows 8’ or prior from dropdown
Step 3: Tick ‘Run this program as an administrator’ checkbox and then hit ‘Apply > Ok’ button to save the changes and once done, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 6: Update Network Adapter Drivers in Windows PC
Updating network adapter driver to latest & compatible version can resolve the issue.
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and expand ‘Network Adapters’ category
Step 2: Right-click on your network adapter driver and select ‘Update Driver’, and follow on-screen instructions to finish update process and once finished, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Download or reinstall Network Adapter Driver Update in Windows PC [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows Drivers including network adapter driver using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 7: Disable Energy Saving option
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and expand ‘Network Adapters’ category
Step 2: Double-click on your ‘Ethernet Adapter’ to open its ‘Properties’. Click ‘Power Management’ tab, untick ‘Allow the computer to turn OFF this device to save energy’ checkbox
Step 3: Go to ‘Advanced’ tab, disable any energy-saving options and then hit ‘Apply > OK’ button to save the changes and once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Media Creation Tool error 0x80072ee2-0x20018 in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
