SystemSettingsAdminFlows.exe - Application Error 0xc0000017

Question

Hi i have this bug since 2024 en its really annoying because when i want to do something in settings it say that when i am trying to connect my Bluetooth device it say this i have done my research en every video that claim to fix this problem are not working i was thinking about reset my pc for the bug to disapear but i cant because of the bug. Someone online told me that its a malware but malwarebite en everything tell me that i dont have one. I can reinstal windows whit a advanced reboot but i dont want to loose everything en if i choose to keep my file someone told me that it wont to anything. What do i do ?

Answer 1

Please run the fixlist below.

• Download fixlist.txt
• Save Fixlist.txt to the same folder as FRST64English.exe.
• Close all programs.
• Launch the Farbar Scanner tool and click "Fix".
• Restart Windows if prompted.
• Upload the output log file (FixLog.txt) to GoFile.io or OneDrive.

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NOTE: The fixlist.txt script was written specifically for this user and for use on that particular machine. It is not recommended to run it on another machine, and don't run the same fixlist.txt more than once.

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Answer 2

Hi Alvaro Bueno Palomo,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A forum and taking the time to explain what you’ve been experiencing. I know how stressful it can be when a long‑standing issue affects everyday Windows features like Settings, Bluetooth, and recovery options.

The error you’re seeing (SystemSettingsAdminFlows.exe – 0xc0000017) points to a Windows system startup issue rather than anything harmful or caused by malware. Since the issue is affecting the Settings app directly, we’ll need to step outside of Windows briefly and use Windows Recovery to fix it.

Please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Start Windows in Recovery Mode

1. Select Start, then choose Power.
2. Press and hold the Shift key on your keyboard.
3. While holding Shift, select Restart.
4. Release the Shift key when the screen displays “Please wait”.

This will open the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE).

Step 2: Remove problematic memory configuration entries

1. In Windows Recovery, select Troubleshoot.
2. Select Advanced options.
3. Select Command Prompt.
4. When the Command Prompt opens, enter the following commands one at a time, pressing Enter after each:

bcdedit /enum badmemorylist
bcdedit /deletevalue current badmemorylist

This step clears invalid memory configuration entries that can prevent Windows system components from starting correctly.

Step 3: Repair Windows system files (offline)

While still in Command Prompt, run the following command:

sfc /scannow /offbootdir=C:\ /offwindir=C:\Windows

Allow the scan to complete. Once finished, run:

dism /image:C:\ /cleanup-image /restorehealth

These repairs restore corrupted Windows system files and services, including those related to the Settings application and Bluetooth functionality. No personal files or installed applications are removed.

Step 4: Restart and verify

1. Type exit and press Enter.
2. Restart the computer normally.
3. After startup, verify whether:
   • The Settings application opens correctly
   • Bluetooth devices can be connected
   • Recovery or Reset options are accessible

If the problem remains after completing these steps, I recommend performing an in‑place Windows 11 repair install. This process reinstalls Windows system files while preserving all personal data, installed applications, and user accounts. It is a standard method used to resolve persistent system corruption when other repairs have been unsuccessful.

*Disclaimer: Let’s try performing an in-place install or in-place upgrade which will refresh your Windows files and operating system without removing files or applications. That being said, we always recommend that if you have important data, you should back it up before making large system changes. If you want to back up your data first, please do so. Once you are done backing up, you can follow the steps in the following guides: How to run In-place upgrade in Windows 11 - Microsoft Q&A 

If you need further assistance with any of the steps above, please let me know and I will be happy to assist.

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