How to Fix Windows 11 USB Download Errors 0x8004255A & 0xA001B (5 Easy Fixes)

Getting error codes 0x8004255A or 0xA001B while downloading Windows 11 to a USB drive? You’re not alone. These errors usually appear when using the Media Creation Tool and can stop you from creating a bootable USB. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through five proven methods to fix these Windows 11 USB download errors step by step. No reinstall. No data loss. Just simple fixes that work. ✅ What You’ll Learn in This Video • How to properly use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool • How to format your USB drive correctly • Why running the tool as administrator matters • How internet connection issues can cause USB errors • When and why you should try a different USB drive ⏱️ Timestamps • 00:00 – What causes error codes 0x8004255A & 0xA001B • 00:26 – Start of tutorial • 02:27 – Final checks & confirmation 🎯 Why Watch This Video? If you’re trying to install Windows 11 and keep hitting USB errors, this guide saves you time and frustration. These fixes work for most users and help you create a bootable Windows 11 USB without reinstalling Windows or losing files. Perfect for: • Windows 11 upgrades • Clean installs • Fixing Media Creation Tool errors • IT support & troubleshooting 👍 If this video helped you, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications 🔔 for more quick Windows 11 fixes. Leave a comment if you’re still facing issues. I’ll do my best to help.