Windows Update Assistant error 0x80072f76

You may follow our suggestions and see if they help you fix Windows 11/10 Update Assistant error 0x80072f76: Let us take a look at these suggestions in detail. This post will help you if Windows Update Assistant is not working.

1] Change your Internet connection and see

Sometimes, the connection to the Microsoft Servers can be interrupted due to a glitch or a blockage caused by your ISP. So, if it is possible, switch your device to another ISP’s Internet Connection and check if that fixes your issues.

2] Use Windows Update Troubleshooter

You can run the Windows Update Troubleshooter and also Microsoft’s Online Windows Update Troubleshooter and check if that is any help in fixing any of your issues.

3] Run Network Troubleshooter

Run Network Troubleshooter and see if it helps resolve your issue.

4] Change DNS to another like OpenDNS

Trying to switch to OpenDNS Servers might also help you in recovering from this error.

5] Use Media Creation Tool instead

Use the Media Creation Tool instead. Maybe that will work for you.

6] Delete $Windows.~BT & $Windows.~WS folders

Sometimes existing corrupt or incomplete Windows Update files can also cause issues and conflicting in the downloading and installation of a Windows Update. Delete $Windows.~BT & $Windows.~WS folders if they are present on your computer. Check if this has fixed your issues. Similar errors:

Windows Media Creation Tool Error 0x80072F76-0x20017Error code 0x80072f76–0x20016 for Media Creation Tool.

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