Windows Vista 0x80070017 Error

Posted by brant : 2006-11-17 at 3:27 pm

The error code of 0x80070017 means it can't read the dvd. The good news is that you can fix it with little trouble. First of all, the only reason you have this error is if you downloaded the iso, legally or otherwise. I have been searching for the answer to this question for about 20 minutes with many different answers. After weeding out the bullshit solutions, there is one that will work. . .

You have to reburn the iso at a slower speed. You will get much better results if you burn the dvd with the same drive that you will install it on. Perhaps Microsoft did this on purpose? If that doesn't work, try a different burn application. If that STILL doesn't work, get better media or actually buy the OS. :)

So how is Vista? I don't know really, but I know the install screen pretty well. lol. (Install process is better, less questions and looks pretty) I played with the actual OS for only a short while. The constant popups about gaining access to things are extremely annoying. Shouldn't you be able to access system settings without being annoyed? I installed the drivers for everything except my network printer. Who needs that, right? :( The OS is speedy even with the new GUI on and looks clean and organized. I feel a bit lost on where things are at the moment. But so far so good. Isn't everyone bored of XP by now? System specs are: nforce4, geforce 6600GT, 512 ram, amd athlon 64 at 2.6gz.



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OLD Comments (16)


Jurgen - 2010-01-02 at 18:16:33
I'm installing windows 7 right now and had the same error! First dvd gave that error but the second dvd didn't (the first one was 8x speed, second one 4x speed) However! On my other notebook it worked with the first disk (just tried). So I think it's not just one problem. It depends on your type of dvd-reader/burner and the speedrate.

DanCh68 - 2009-11-18 at 10:55:39
Also had this error on Windows 7 RC1. Didn't believe it would work to burn the ISO at a slower speed, but it worked. Cheers!

Nas - 2009-11-12 at 14:45:45
hey, had this f*****g error too. It was so annoying- I spent nearly a day on it 'til I came across your post. Your advice really helped. Thanks

jams - 2009-10-01 at 07:07:27
Just to add, i had been getting this error. I thought the 'disc burnt dodgy' explanation seemed a bit fishy as i had 2 copies, one dell recovery disc and a copy. Both did the same thing. I had been getting errors before trying the reinstall. Long story short. I used the manufacturers hd diag prog and found it was a damaged hard drive causing the error. Just thought id share.

Dandy - 2009-09-10 at 09:50:44
Hi i have a problem with this update, i stole my copy of vista from a shop on the high street and for some reason it wont update and as i dont work and never will cause i just can't be arsed i called microsoft to complain about stolen copys should work and if they don't sort mine i will steal unix next time. tossers

blue - 2009-08-26 at 23:23:28
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Bobby - 2009-08-12 at 14:13:45
I have Vista Home Premium as my OS right now and it runs fine but I am trying to install Windows 7 and I am getting this error about half way through the installation. For some reason I think it has to do with the Service Packs but even when I run boot from my CDROM it still gives me this error... Any Ideas?

Andrew - 2009-07-09 at 11:47:08
I have a store bought copy of the vista disc and I get the same error...I dont think reburning will make a difference....so now what?

Kevin - 2009-05-08 at 22:39:30
I had an old computer in my closet that I decided to fix and sell. I bought a new hard drive for it and got a discounted iso of Vista Business from my school. When I got the 0x080070017 error while "extracting files" I was sure my computer was garbage. I saw a bunch of people claiming they fixed it by changing the dvd drive or burning a new disk and I didn't believe it. After switching the DVD drive out with the one in my new computer, it still didn't work. So, I burned a new disk at the lowest speed possible on Roxio (2.0x). It actually worked and installed fine.

Fab! - 2009-05-01 at 18:51:33
um, i'm getting this error while using the disc that came with my laptop.

maybe it's a protection thing? i think it sux bulls if i can't use it, and instead have to use the recovery image on the drive that comes loaded with hp's crap.

Viper400 - 2009-03-09 at 13:07:16
Thats pretty much bullshit because I used the EXACT same DVD to put the OS on one computer successfully and got this error when installing on another computer from the EXACT same DVD. It is a hardware issue, I think its the graphics card.

Nantia - 2009-02-28 at 07:31:45
Well I dont know about you guys but I hae the original Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit. I dont have to download anything and I dont know much from technical things but I DO hae the same error. Always at 50% of installation! I dont know whats wrong and why this happens but I thought that it sould be something else thatn the DVD since I have the original one and I still hae the same error! Any suggestions???

Jason - 2008-05-23 at 05:34:35
i get error code 0x80070017 as will but my vista i have is not copied one or burned its the i brought from Microsoft. it has worked before what can i do to fix it

Jason - 2008-05-23 at 05:34:33
i get error code 0x80070017 as will but my vista i have is not copied one or burned its the i brought from Microsoft. it has worked before what can i do to fix it

MARC - 2008-04-29 at 04:49:14
Hey,i have already 3 times when i burn, the messatge "INSTALL\wP12\WPI.hta" ?????
Help please
Marc

Coen - 2008-01-17 at 13:29:47
What I successfully did to prevent the error is to hook up another DVD player from an other PC. This was a newer one and apparently more compatible with the tracks on the DVD. I burnt it already on the lowest possible speed.
And about Vista? I find it frustrating that things keep crashing and are so sesitive. I also hate all the security warnings even though I understand why they are built in. Better design a solid OS instead of all this "patchwork" to prevent abuse. I must admit that I find the flashy and smooth things attractive.