Media create tool receives this error code 0x80070003 – 0xA001B

 

  • Resolution1:If you are receiving this error message on your device when using the Media Creation tool, the only option available is to retry the process until it works (slim chance). The only other working solution that will solve this problem is to create your Windows installation media using a different computer.
  • Resolution2:Resetting the Windows Update Components to fix the error code 0x80070003 with the KB5007186 update.
  • Resolution 3:Suggests clearing storage space in C: Drive on your system to fix the issue.
  • Resolution 4: Resetting the entire Windows Update component if the error is due to corrupted Windows Update dependencies. If the Windows Update component is malfunctioning, quick fixes include using Microsoft Update Catalog, the Media Creation Tool, or the Windows Update Assistant.
  • Resolution 5: Disabling CSM and enabling Secure boot if not and trying again. Others suggest downloading an ISO file from Microsoft servers and using Rufus to create an Installation media.

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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