Are You Getting: Error Code 0×80070017, Error installing Windows 7 or Vista
When you install Windows 7 (or Vista) you may get the following message:
Error 0×80070017 Windows cannot copy files required for installation. These files may be corrupt or missing. Make sure all files required for installtion are available, and restart the installation Error code: 0×80070017
This can be displayed with error code 0×80070017 or error code 0×80070570 in Windows 7 or Vista
Cause
The cause is very simple and you can probably guess from the error code in the screenshot above. The cause is that Windows cannot verify the files.
Simple Solution
- Burn or get a new copy of the disk (Burn at a slow Speed 2x and use a quality media like (Verbatim)
- Or if you have a current Windows installation you can install from the hard drive or from a usb drive
Check out my article on installing Windows 7 using a USB Key Install Windows 7 from USB Drive
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Try checking your install disk for greasy spots…surprisingly worked for me
Someone had placed a greasy hand on the disk and it wasnt able to read the track. but now its fine 
Windows cannot install required files. The file may be corrupt or missing.
Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the
installation. Error code 0×80070017
how can i fixed it??
Any reason why it stops at “expanding windows files (0%)…”
because your installer not burn clear,try to burn it again with the 2x slow
Hello sir,
tnank you very much…
this trick is working for me…
I am getting the same problem while Installing Windows 7 any Edition Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate even I tried to Install from USB I had same problem can someone tell me if the problem is with my Hard Disk? if so what do I need to do Do I replace the Hard Drive or is there any alt options please help this is urgent.