Fix Apex Legends Error 0x00000017 on PC

Many people have come across the code of error 0 x 00000017 when playing Apex Legends. This error appears during startup and causes the game to crash while a message appears on the screen with the name of the error code. This error is only reported to occur on PC.

What causes error 0x00000017 in Apex Legends?

After thoroughly analyzing this issue, we have compiled a short list of the causes that could trigger error 0x00000017 in Apex Legends:

• Corrupt files: In most cases, this error is caused by some corrupted files that do not allow the game to work properly. You can fix this by verifying the integrity of the files through Steam or Origin, or you can reinstall the game.
• Programs that interfere: People are reporting that this error could also be caused by some programs running in the background and interfering with the game. To fix this, you need to close all the programs running in the background from the Task Manager.
• Outdated GPU drivers: : Error 0x00000017 could also occur because your graphics card drivers are outdated. You can simply fix this by automatically updating the GPU from the Device administrator or using the GPU manufacturer's programs.
• Windows obsolete: This issue may be caused by your Windows missing the latest updates. This causes the game to not work properly, so it can be fixed by updating Windows to the latest available update.

Now that you know all the possible causes of this error, here is a list of methods that will help you fix this error for your game:

1. Delete corrupted files and verify the integrity of the game through Steam

The first thing you can try is to locate the file that the error is telling you is corrupted. The corrupted files should be deleted, then you should verify the integrity of the game files through Steam to restore the missing files. This process will repair the files that are causing this problem.

Nota: This method has been confirmed to work for many Apex Legends players who experienced this issue when launching the game from Steam.

In case you don't know how to remove corrupted files and verify file integrity, here's how you can do it:

• The first step is to start Steam, then access the Library.

• Within the Library, right click on Apex Legends and click Properties
• After that, access the section Local files  from the top of the new menu and click on Browse local files.

• Now the game file should appear on your screen. Look inside the folders paks y vpk the file that the error suggested is corrupted and then delete it. Also, delete the file r5apex.
• Once the files are deleted, go back to the Apex Legends properties menu and click Verify the integrity of game files.
• Now, wait until the process is complete and the missing files will be restored.
• After that, launch the game once again and try it to see if you still encounter error code 0x00000017.

In case the error persists after this method, please refer to the second troubleshooting guide below.

2. Close all background programs

Players have reported that this issue could be caused by some background programs opening while you are trying to play the game. The programs could interfere with the game, preventing it from working properly.

By following this route, you will be able to identify the background programs and processes that could be interfering with the game and fix the problem by closing all background programs that could be interfering with Apex Legends.

Here are the steps you need to follow in case you don't know how to close all programs via Task Manager:

• Press the buttons CTRL + Shift + ESC to open the Task Manager, or you can open it directly from the taskbar.
• After the Task Manager On your screen, check the list of processes and locate the applications that are open in your background, then right-click on them and click Finish homework.

• After doing that with all open programs and closing them all, launch Apex Legends and test the game to see if the error code 0x00000017 still appears.

If you still get the same error, go to the next method below.

3. Update your GPU drivers

Error code 0x00000017 could also occur because you are trying to play the game while your GPU drivers are out of date.

This scenario could apply to you for both GPUs Nvidia as well as AMD. You can automatically update your GPU from Device Manager, or you can update it manually from your graphics card manufacturer's app.

Nota: This method is recommended if you are receiving this error immediately after trying to launch the game. You are most likely experiencing this error due to a missing physical model included with your GPU driver.

Here are the exact steps you need to follow to upgrade your GPU, in case you don't know how to do it:

• Opens a dialog box Run pressing the Windows key + R, then inside the search bar type 'devmgmt.msc' and press Enter to open Device Manager.
• Once you're inside the Device Manager, Scroll down the list until you find Display adapters, then expand the drop-down menu associated with it.
• Now right click on the GPU that you are using and click on Update driver.

• When you've done that, click on Search automatically for updated driver software. Now you need to wait until the initial scan is complete, then follow the instructions to install the latest update, if available.
• After the latest update is installed, restart your PC and try the game after the computer restarts.
• In case you were unable to update your GPU via Device Manager or the error persists, you can also use the proprietary software according to your graphics card manufacturer to ensure that the latest updates are installed for your GPU model. Please use the following applicable manufacturer according to your GPU:

GeForce Experience – Adrenalin Nvidia

 - OMG

• In case you discovered a new update with this application, restart your PC and try the game to see if the Apex Legends error 0x00000017 still occurs.

If you still encounter this issue in your game, please try the following possible solution.

3. Update your Windows installation

Some affected people reported that this error could also be caused by your Windows not having the latest updates. This happens because the game is not working as it should. Fortunately, you can fix this by simply updating your Windows from your computer's settings.

Nota: It turns out that Apex Legends is dependent on one of the latest infrastructure updates released for Windows 11. So, if you have Windows 11, don't forget to make sure you have all pending updates installed.

This is the guide you should follow to update your Windows to the latest available update:

• Press the Windows key + R buttons to open a dialog box Run and type in the search bar 'ms-settings:', then press Enter to open the Configuration.
• Now that you are inside the Setting, go to the section Windows update.

• After that, click on the Search button updates to check for the latest updates.

• Install the latest updates found if any. After that, restart your PC and try the game after it restarts.

If you still get error code 0x00000017, please check the following method.

5. Repair the game through Origin (if applicable)

This error can be caused by some corrupted files interfering with the game. In case you encounter this issue while playing on Origin, you can simply fix it by repairing the game via Origin's repair feature.

This process will verify the integrity of all files and repair or restore them if there are any corrupted or missing files.

In case you don't know how to repair the game via Origin, here are the steps you need to follow:

• You must start by opening Origin, go and access My game library.

• Within Mi  game library, Click on Apex Legends and click the button Configuration (gear icon) in the menu that just appeared.
• Now you must click Repair to initialize the process.

• Once the scan is complete and any corrupted or missing files are found, they will be repaired or restored.
• After you've done that, try Apex Legends to see if the error still occurs.

If none of the above methods helped you fix the error, check out the last method below.

6. Reinstall the game

The last thing you can try in case none of the above fixes helped is to reinstall the game.

By doing this, all corrupted files will be reinstalled and you should get rid of the 0x00000017 error in Apex Legends. You will need to do this from the Programs and Features menu, then install the game from the platform you choose to use.

Here are the steps you need to follow to reinstall Apex Legends:

• Opens a dialog box Run pressing the Windows key + R buttons, then type 'appwiz.cpl' inside the box and press Enter to open the menu Programs and characteristics.
• Once you are inside the Programs and Features menu, look for Apex Legends and right-click on it, then click on Uninstall.
• After uninstalling the game, open the platform you play on and reinstall it.
• Once the installation process is complete, launch the game to see if error 0x00000017 still occurs.