Windows 10: Windows 10 Error 0x80070017

My windows won't update and showing error 0x80070017.
This has also prevent me from reinstalling my creative cloud app on my laptop.


Any insight would help!

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System Restore Error code 0x80070017

Hi Tony,

Error 0x80070017 means that some of the files that are needed by the system are either corrupted or are not found by the computer to complete the installation. For us to isolate the issue, we suggest that you run your computer in Safe Mode and try
to perform a system restore. Kindly follow the steps given on this article:
Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Error code 0x80070017

Hi Emmy,

Based on the information that you provided, we suggest that you check the suggestion of Jose Antonio on this

thread regarding to your concern about getting an error when backing up your hard drive.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Disk Issues/ Error 0x80070017

Hi Nathan,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

A quick question before we proceed:

What is the exact error code that you receive? Is it 0x80070017 or 0x80070012?

This issue may occur if there is a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) failure during the update process. This failure may occur if the received file is not the file that is expected by Windows Update

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it help:

Method 1:

I suggest you to run the Chkdsk.exe tool to check the disk for errors. Follow the steps below for the same:

• 
  Press Windows key+ R
  
• 
  Type chkdsk C: press Enter
  

Method 2:

You may also rename the Windows Update components folder and verify the result.

a) Press "Windows key + X" and click "Command Prompt (Admin)".

b) Type "net stop wuauserv" and press enter.

c) Type "rename c:\windows\SoftwareDistribution softwaredistribution.old" and press enter.

d) Type "net start wuauserv"and press enter.

Hope this information is helpful. Please let us know the status of your issue so that we can assist you further.