Windows 10: There isn’t enough memory available to create a ramdisk device, Error code 0xc0000017

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not enough memory to create a ramdisk device

saw this error for some folks trying to upgrade to windows 10 but I have been on 10 for years. sometime during a reboot the error occurred and I don't know how to get past it. I have a wireless keyboard so even though it suggests hitting enter and/or F8
for startup options, the keyboard does not work.

any help is appreciated. see below message

RECOVERY

Your PC/Device needs to be repaired

There isn't enough memory available to create a ramdisk device

Error code: 0xc0000017

You'll need to use recovery tools. If you don't have installation media (like a disc or USB device), contact your PC administrator or PC/Device manufacturer.

 

Error code: 0xc0000017 Windows 10 1803 update. How much space needed for the ramdisk?

Hi,

Tried to upgrade to Windows 10 1803 using an iso. Not keeping any files nor apps. Just clean install

This is the message I get:

Your PC/Device needs to be repaired

There isn't enough memory to create a ramdisk device.

Error code: 0xc0000017

Configuration:

Atom CPU

16GB storage

1GB RAM

Trying to install 32bit Windows 10 1803

Questions:

• Where is the ramdisk being created? In the RAM?
• How much space do I need to create a ramdisk for Windows 10 1803?
• Can I relocate the ramdisk to a micro SD card or other mass storage device?

As I understood 1GB RAM is the minimum for Windows 10 32 bit. Please no bs answers... I think I've been through everything.

 

Error code 0xc0000017 Windows 10

Glen,

Are you getting the blue screen when the PC reboots during the upgrade, showing error 0xc0000017, "There isn't enough memory available to create a ramdisk device" ?

The message "Element not found." means that there are no badmemory entries to remove... so it's not so much an error as it is a notice that it couldn't delete what doesn't exist.

Can you confirm that you're getting the blue screen error 0xc0000017, "There isn't enough memory available to create a ramdisk device" when the PC reboots during the upgrade AND you're getting the "Element
not found." error when attempting to delete the badmemory data?

Thanks.