How to FIX Windows 10 Media Creation Tool Error (There was a problem running this Tool) (2024)

In this Updated 2024 tutorial, I'll show you the fastest and easiest way how to fix windows 10 media creation tool error, which looks something like this:

Error code: 0x800704DD-0x90016
"There was a Problem Running this Tool- We’re not sure what happened, but we’re unable to run this tool on your PC. If you continue experiencing problems, reference the error code when contacting customer support. Error code: 0x800704DD-0x90016"

Before you do any of these fixes, make sure:
- to have at least 8GB of free space on your USB Hard Drive
- to always run the media creation tool as a administrator

Now we got that out of the way, let's get to the actual fixes:

#1 Software distribution: 00:39
- code: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution

#2 Services: 01:08
- Windows Update
- Background Intelligent Transfer Service
- Server
- Workstation
- TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
- IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules
- windows time automatic

#3 Delete hidden files: 02:56

#4 Diskpart: 03:17
- In the Windows search box type cmd, right-click the first result, and select Run as administrator.
- Run Diskpart then type list disk. Write down or remember the number of your USB drive. (for example, we’ll use Disk 2)
- Now type these commands one by one:
* select disk 2
* clean
* convert mbr
* create partition primary
* format fs=fat32 quick
* active
* assign

After doing this, you can just close everything and retry the creation tool.

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[mrcalifornia]

July 2024 and it worked!!! Thanks man. I just did all of them so don’t even know which one was the problem

[katastropheee]

it didnt worked for me could you please help me fix my issue as well

[clarencehenderson]

I tried all these and still no good results on flash drive, dvd, or installed HD separate folder. I found all I really should have done was turn off my internet security software.

[mychannel]

ALL Windows users should sue Microsoft together for wasting dozens of hours of our lifetime to fix problems, which were NOT SUPPOSED to be there !

Imagine buying a new car and needing to fix it permanantly by watching YouTube videos like "How to fix unexpected engine error" or "Microsoft Car using only half of wheels"...

[briandenny]

This worked for me! I had tried several things including "Run as Administrator" and nothing was working. Thanks!

[DiggaAEP]

My flash drive named 8gb, but when i open it, its 7.2 gb, what i have to do?

[deepakpandey]

Thanks a lot it helped me very much I am searching along the whole YouTube but your video is the only true one that I've found

[gaq]

I cannot delete all the files in the folder because it's being used? but The only thing opened is the folder itself...






help?

[star_spot.]

Ima update and see if it works ! (I used all of the technique)

Omg I thought it wasn't going to work but it did!! TYSM

[edwardtsui]

Thanks for helpful guide. Following all the steps up until fix 4 when....format fs=fat32, the prompt says 'no volume selected' Not sure what's the issue here. Please help and appreciated..

[chromster]

windows 10 media creation tool error 0x801901F4 - 0x90019. Still need a fix for this. Do help. Thanks alot.

[MissP]

Now my brand new flash drive says insert disk and can't be found... Someone help please 😭😭

[GurbetOG]

Whats does the diskpart in cmd do? How to return my USB back to default settings?

[irisespanola]

I've done everything here but still errors

[carstenwedege]

Fine tutorial. But as far as I can see the diskpart section doesn't tell you how to handle USB drives larger than 32 GB. If I try to run your steps on my 64 GB USB it fails because the size is too big for FAT32

[Sam_tf]

in fix 1 i am not able to delete data storage and reporting events it says this folder or file is open in an other programme help pls

[ethanmalvido]

Thanks for this fix took me hours to find a video that works

[hlelcze]

Good afternoon. media creation tool gave error 0x80070424 - 0x90018. What to do?

[alif-mustaqim]

will diskpart clean remove all my files ? there's only 1 disk

[ReallyBadFriendlyChannelC]

I would you like to make a video ultimate fix but some people may cant do that.

I Had A Broken laptop with out a screen and battery i used a charge and HDMI and connected it into my TV i used my USB i installed media creation tool and put the setup inside the USB
Then i put USB inside my main PC and used the setup and i finaly re installed it
i watched every video and every forum how to fix this nothing worked
Just have to use any random pc or school library or any other and try install creation tool setup in a USB
Tryd fix it for 6 hours and found out the easy way out
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