How do I fix the 0x80072f8f 0x20000 error in Windows easily?

[Olivia]

I am facing the mentioned error. Could anyone please help in get out of it?

 

[Jia]

Fix for error 0x80072f8f - 0x20000:

1. Check your date and time.
   Make sure it’s correct. Wrong time = connection issues.
2. Turn on TLS:
   
   • Press Windows + R, type inetcpl.cpl, hit Enter
   • Go to the Advanced tab
   • Scroll down, check TLS 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2
   • Click OK
3. Right-click the tool > Run as administrator
4. Turn off antivirus/firewall temporarily (just to test)
5. Try another Wi-Fi or turn off VPN

Try these in order. Usually, fixing the date/time or enabling TLS does the trick.

 

[royjasika]

The 0x80072f8f 0x20000 error in Windows often appears during Media Creation Tool or Windows Update use. To fix it easily, first correct your system’s date and time, then disable antivirus or firewall temporarily. Run the Media Creation Tool as administrator, clear SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders, and ensure TLS 1.2 is enabled in Internet Options.

 

[danisjohn]

To fix 0x80072f8f 0x20000 error in Windows, first correct your date and time, disable VPN/Proxy, and temporarily turn off antivirus. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter, restart, then try the Media Creation Tool again. If needed, reset Windows Update components.