Windows 10: Media Creation Tool error code 0x80042405-0xA001A has appeared again

I just wanted to inform other forum members that the error code 0x80042405-0xA001A has appeared again when using the Media Creation Tool to create the bootable media (USB flash drive). The "encountered an unexpected problem message" along with the error code appears at 50% after the download has finished and the Media is being created. It aborts there leaving you with a RAW flash drive.
I first encountered this exact same issue a couple of years ago and posted on the forum. I was using McAfee security at the time so I though Id try removing it and using Windows Defender instead. That sorted the problem out. No more errors. I also always ensure that my flash drives are MBR format. Ive continued to use the Media Creation Tool to create the bootable flash drive without any problems at all ever since. Im still using Windows Defender and nothing else.
Yesterday for no apparent reason the error has returned. Its put me right off using the Media Creation Tool again. I had two attempts meaning I had to download twice (over 5 hours) and both times the error code 0x80042405-0xA001A appeared at 50% when creating the media.
Im not a fan of Rufus so Im going to use Diskpart instead of the Media Creation Tool once Ive ensured I know how to use it correctly.
I cant believe Microsoft hasn't sorted this problem out. The Media Creation Tool is so important to so many people..me included. I just wanted to let you guys on here know that the problem hasn't gone away

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Media Creation Tool Error Code 0x80042405-0xa001a


What causes 0x80042405-0xa001a error at 50% during creating Windows 10 Media on USB flash drive when running the Media Creation Tool? I have Windows 10 April 2018 Update and need to update the installation media.

 

Media Creation Tool Error Code 0x80042405-0xa001a

This seems to be a common error for some, MCT can be fickle when creating and writing to thumb drives. Sure you have, but ensure you are getting the correct version. Language, home/pro, and the bits.. 32-bit or 64-bit. If that fails again, choose the option to just create the ISO only, you can choose where to let Windows create it. Then use another common Thumb Creator to actually make the thumb drive, Rufus. It will handle all the formatting and creation for you.

*ArrowRufus - Create bootable USB drives the easy way

 

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool Error: 0x80042405 - 0xA001A

Fix #3 finally worked for me at this link:

How to Fix Media Creation Tool Error Code 0x80004005 – 0xa001a?