The error code 0xc0000017 is a Windows error code that indicates a problem with the way the operating system has been installed. This error code can be caused by a number of factors, including a corrupt or damaged installation disc, a corrupt or damaged Registry, or a virus or other malicious software. The error code can also be caused by a hardware problem, such as a faulty hard drive or a bad memory stick.
1. Try restarting your computer
- Restart your computer.
- If the error persists, try re-seating your computer's memory.
- If the error persists, try reinstalling the operating system.
- If the error persists, try repairing the Windows operating system.
2. Try running the Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Open the Start menu, type "Windows Update" and press Enter.
- If the Windows Update window opens, click on the Update tab.
- If the Update tab is not visible, click on the Settings button in the bottom left corner of the Windows Update window.
- In the Settings window, click on the Check for updates button.
- If the Check for updates button is not visible, click on the Change settings button.
- In the Change settings window, under the Update settings category, click on the Check for updates more aggressively button.
- If the Check for updates more aggressively button is not visible, click on the Advanced options button.
- In the Advanced options window, under the Update settings category, click on the Check for updates more aggressively button.
- If the Check for updates more aggressively button is still not visible, click on the OK button.
- If the Windows Update window opens, click on the Restart now button.
- If the Windows Update window does not open, click on the Start button, type "cmd" and press Enter.
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter: wuauclt.exe /detectnow /updatenow
- If the Windows Update Troubleshooter starts, wait for it to finish.
- If the Windows Update Troubleshooter does not start, try running it again by typing the following command and press Enter: wuauclt.exe /detectnow /updatenow
3. Try running the System File Checker tool
- Open the Start menu and select All Programs.
- Select Accessories and then System Tools.
- Select System File Checker from the list of tools.
- Click Start.
- Click Yes to continue with the system file check.
- The system file checker will scan your computer for errors and fix them if necessary.
- If the system file check finds any errors, it will display a list of those errors and the solutions to fix them.
- Click Finish to complete the system file check.
4. Try running the DISM tool
- Open an administrative command prompt.
- Type dism /online /Cleanup-image /Startup-image /Format-image /CheckHealth
- If the command completes without error, the DISM tool succeeded in fixing the error code.
- If the command fails, check the following: -The DISM tool was able to connect to the Windows Update server. -The DISM tool was able to detect the image files that need to be fixed. -The DISM tool was able to fix the image files.
5. Try resetting your PC
- Turn off your PC and disconnect all power sources.
- Reset your PC by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds.
- Connect your PC to an AC power source and restart it.
- If the error code persists, you can try to repair your PC by following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
If you didn't find success with an option above, then try:
- Try repairing your PC using the Startup Repair tool.
- Try running a virus scan.
- Try running the SFC /scannow command.
- Try running the DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth command.
- Try running the Reset This PC feature.