Error Code 0xc0000017, There isn't enough memory available to create a ramdisk device

Tried to upgrade from 7 to 8. Brand new HP zbook. Came with win 8 discs but got the 0xc0000017 error at the start. Ended up blanking hard drive and still not worked. Got a clue in the above post mentioning nvidia and disabled the 'hybrid graphics' in the BIOS. Win 8 disc now running.

Here same problem exist in my system........and also not opening old windows 7.

So, tell me how this problem solved if old windows isn't open?

I was having this same error "There isn't enough memory available to create a ramdisk device

Error Code: 0xc0000017" and error displayed on reboot of 0xc1900101-0x20017 with my teen's computer.  A nVidia 680i mobo with the first Intel quad-core processor, a Q6600  I mention teen since he likes to download risky software.  A good sign of an infected computer is you have various toolbars installed on your system.

I was having some issues with System File Checker (sfc) but got those cleared up.  I uninstalled stuff and ran Defender scans and CCleaner several times.  The system apeeared to be working well and seemed to be virus free but no luck installing W8.1 without same ramdisk error reoccurring.

Solution:  I installed W8 clean from DVD.  Did the Media Center update, and then did the W8.1 update.  I had absolutely no issues with the updates.  The ramdisk error never happened again.

Moral of the story, I had remnants of a virus or malware somewhere that was affecting the update to W8.1.  It wasn't drivers or anything else I found people suggesting to try on various web sites.  You can't really blame your infected computer on Microsoft when you, or someone else using your computer, gives the malware or virus permission to install itself.  In my case, it looks like Microsoft is off the hook since I had an infected computer preventing the W8.1 update from happening.

Well, at last, its downloaded.!! It has taken me approximately 15 attempts (so glad I upgraded my internet to unlimited!!) but it is on the PC.

From day one, I have tried all recommended methods, even spending time with a Microsoft Tech remotely checking the PC (he said it couldnt be loaded as some "vital" bit of program was missing) all to no avail. I was about to call it a day and stick with straightforward W8, when I came across the ISO download suggestion.

I tried following the on-line instructions, but sadly ended up downloading W8 over the existing version. You are supposed to pause the download at 1% and then close this before installing the 8.1 ISO, but on my machine it went from "Checking" to "10% download". I thought I'd stopped it and was loading the 8.1, but no. Not a happy bunny about that, although I would say a good 99% of my stuff was still there, just a little "altered" (small icons instead of medium, etc).

At this I thought I might as well try and see if I could get the 8.1 download from the store, but it wasn't displayed. Mmmm, interesting, but hey ho, lets see what else has changed. So I checked updates, and lo and behold....something like sixty "essential" upgrades were awaiting download. I manually installed these and went back to the store, and there was the 8.1 download!!

I pressed the download button and away it went. It got to 83% and froze!! But, I had heard that the hard drive had shut down prior to the freeze (I believe it is set to go into hibernation after 30minutes inactivity), I pondered about how to encourage it to start back up again, just in case it was stalling the installation, so unplugged my USB drive, and then re-connected, and I heard the main HDD start up again. Seconds later the download % increased, and kept on rising!!

It didn't display 8.1 during the download so I was expecting yet another W8 version, but eventually the set-up screen appeared. Whoopie!!

In conclusion, was it worth the effort, well so far, not really. It looks a bit different thats for sure, certainly more colourfull, but as for it feeling "new", well I must be honest and say no it doesnt.

I dont know if any of this is of any help to anyone out there, but just thought I'd share my experience. Good luck.