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0xC0000017ApplicationHigh

Error 0xC0000017 — STATUS_NO_MEMORY | Application Error Fix

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What Does 0xC0000017 Mean?

Not enough virtual memory or paging file quota is available to complete the specified operation. The system has exhausted available memory resources.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1System is running out of physical RAM and virtual memory
  2. 2Memory leak in an application consuming all available memory over time
  3. 3Page file is too small or disabled
  4. 4Too many applications running simultaneously
  5. 532-bit application hitting the 2GB or 4GB address space limit

Symptoms

  • ⚠Applications crash or fail to start
  • ⚠Windows displays 'Your computer is low on memory' warning
  • ⚠System becomes extremely slow or unresponsive
  • ⚠BSOD during boot with 0xC0000017 referencing bad memory in BCD

DIY Fix

Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home

  1. 1Close unnecessary applications to free up memory
  2. 2Increase the page file size: System Properties > Advanced > Performance > Virtual Memory
  3. 3Restart the computer to clear memory leaks
  4. 4Check Task Manager for applications using excessive memory and close them

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

  1. 1Use RAMMap (Sysinternals) to analyze detailed memory usage breakdown
  2. 2For BSOD during boot, run 'bcdedit /deletevalue {badmemory} badmemorylist' from recovery console
  3. 3Increase physical RAM if the system regularly runs out
  4. 4For 32-bit apps, enable Large Address Aware flag or switch to the 64-bit version
  5. 5Monitor for memory leaks using Performance Monitor with the Process > Private Bytes counter

Frequently Asked Questions

How much RAM do I need?
For Windows 10/11 general use, 8GB is adequate. For productivity and light gaming, 16GB is recommended. For video editing, development, or heavy multitasking, 32GB or more is ideal.
What is the page file and should I increase it?
The page file is virtual memory on your hard drive that Windows uses when RAM is full. Let Windows manage it automatically, or set it to 1.5 to 3 times your RAM size. Never disable it completely.

Related Error Codes

0xC000009ASTATUS_INSUFFICIENT_RESOURCES0xC0000005STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION0xC00000FDSTATUS_STACK_OVERFLOW

About the Author

Windows Troubleshooting Team

Verified against official Microsoft documentation and real-world diagnostic data. Error behavior confirmed across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.