Windows 8 Media Creation Tool Jun 2026

| Error Code | Description | Resolution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | File not found / Corrupt download. | Delete the hidden $Windows.~WS and $Windows.~BT folders in the root drive and restart the tool. | | 0xC000000D | Incompatible BIOS settings. | Ensure BIOS is set to UEFI mode if the USB was formatted as GPT, or Legacy BIOS if formatted as MBR. | | 0x80042405 | Drive cannot be formatted. | The USB drive may be write-protected or failing. Test with a different USB stick. | | Not enough space | Insufficient USB capacity. | Ensure USB is at least 8GB for 64-bit versions. |

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