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Error code 17 often appears during Windows installation, specifically at the Expanding Files stage. Users report the process hangs at 0% before displaying a message that files are corrupt or missing. This issue has been encountered with Windows 7 installation media from discs, USB drives, and external hard drives. Troubleshooting steps attempted include swapping RAM configurations, using different installation sources, and changing storage devices. The error suggests possible hardware incompatibility, corrupted installation files, or memory problems. If standard fixes fail, further hardware diagnostics or alternative installation methods may be needed.
  1. joshuazh

    Windows 7 Getting error with the Expanding Files part of installation

    It gets stuck at 0% and after 5 minutes or so it tells me the files are corrupt or missing, with an error code ending in 17. It's basically the problem here: Link Removed However, I've tried almost every solution. I used a different windows 7 set of files. I used a external hard drive to...
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    • corrupted files error error code 17 expanding files external drive installation memory issues troubleshooting usb installation windows 7
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