Windows Error Code 0x80070017 During Installation, Update or System Restore
By Timothy Tibbettson 06/15/2023 |
Windows Error Code 0x80070017 is an error known to appear when installing Windows, Windows Update, or System Restore. Here are the steps you can take to find and fix this problem.
Each of these solutions depends on whether you're installing, updating, or using System Restore so choose the steps you can complete or that apply to your situation.
1: Create a New ISO
One of the common reasons for this error is a corrupt ISO or damaged media your installing from including DVD or thumb drives. If you're using a DVD, you might need to burn that DVD at 4x or 8x speed. If using a thumb drive, you might want to format it or try another thumb drive. If you didn't use the official Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, you might create your media with that.
2: Delete Pending Windows Updates
One of the best tricks anytime Windows Updates won't install, or gets what we called stuck, is to delete pending Windows Updates by deleting or renaming the Software Distributions folder. By removing this folder, Windows will recreate it after a reboot and begin to download any pending Windows Updates.
If you prefer, here's a step-by-step video guide on deleting pending Windows Updates.
You can also follow the steps at How-To Delete Pending Windows Updates.
3: Delete the Software Distribution Folder
Open PowerShell as admin and type in net stop wuauserv followed by net stop bits. Now browse to and select C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution. Use CTRL+A to highlight the entire folder and press the delete key. Reboot.
4: Reset the Repository
Boot into safe mode without networking and open the Command Prompt as admin.
Type in the following two lines and reboot:
net stop winmgmt
winmgmt /resetRepository
5: Run the Online Troubleshooter
If you're able to boot, even in safe mode, you can try the Microsoft online troubleshooter. The troubleshooter can also help with similar error codes including 0x80242006, 0x80244018, 0x80D02002, 0x80246017, 0x80240438, 0x80070070, 0x8007000D, 0x80246008, 0x80096004, and 0x80070020.
6: When All Else Fails
If nothing has worked so far, you may need to Reset This PC or try running System Restore from Safe Mode.
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Each of these solutions depends on whether you're installing, updating, or using System Restore so choose the steps you can complete or that apply to your situation.
1: Create a New ISO
One of the common reasons for this error is a corrupt ISO or damaged media your installing from including DVD or thumb drives. If you're using a DVD, you might need to burn that DVD at 4x or 8x speed. If using a thumb drive, you might want to format it or try another thumb drive. If you didn't use the official Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, you might create your media with that.
2: Delete Pending Windows Updates
One of the best tricks anytime Windows Updates won't install, or gets what we called stuck, is to delete pending Windows Updates by deleting or renaming the Software Distributions folder. By removing this folder, Windows will recreate it after a reboot and begin to download any pending Windows Updates.
If you prefer, here's a step-by-step video guide on deleting pending Windows Updates.
You can also follow the steps at How-To Delete Pending Windows Updates.
3: Delete the Software Distribution Folder
Open PowerShell as admin and type in net stop wuauserv followed by net stop bits. Now browse to and select C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution. Use CTRL+A to highlight the entire folder and press the delete key. Reboot.
4: Reset the Repository
Boot into safe mode without networking and open the Command Prompt as admin.
Type in the following two lines and reboot:
net stop winmgmt
winmgmt /resetRepository
5: Run the Online Troubleshooter
If you're able to boot, even in safe mode, you can try the Microsoft online troubleshooter. The troubleshooter can also help with similar error codes including 0x80242006, 0x80244018, 0x80D02002, 0x80246017, 0x80240438, 0x80070070, 0x8007000D, 0x80246008, 0x80096004, and 0x80070020.
6: When All Else Fails
If nothing has worked so far, you may need to Reset This PC or try running System Restore from Safe Mode.
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