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Fix Docker: Out Of Memory (#17) — Windows Error Code DOCKER-OUT_OF_MEMORY-017

Error DOCKER-OUT_OF_MEMORY-017 (Docker: Out Of Memory (#17)) is a Windows General System error that occurs when docker error: out of memory. check container logs with 'docker logs', verify dockerfile configuration, and ensure docker daemon is running properly.. This guide provides step-by-step solutions to resolve this issue.

🏷️ Code: DOCKER-OUT_OF_MEMORY-017 📛 Docker: Out Of Memory (#17) 📅 Updated: 2026-03-13 ⏱️ 3 Solutions

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⚡ Quick Fix

Increase Virtual Memory (Page File): Press Win+R, type sysdm.cpl, press Enter

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What is Error DOCKER-OUT_OF_MEMORY-017? Common Causes Step-by-Step Solutions Prevention Tips Related Errors

💡 What is Error DOCKER-OUT_OF_MEMORY-017?

Windows System Error Code DOCKER-OUT_OF_MEMORY-017, known as Docker: Out Of Memory (#17), is a General System error that occurs during core Windows operations. The error indicates that: Docker error: out of memory. Check container logs with 'docker logs', verify Dockerfile configuration, and ensure Docker daemon is running properly. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the system services subsystem. The error code DOCKER-OUT_OF_MEMORY-017 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name Docker: Out Of Memory (#17) maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within core Windows operations is essential for effective troubleshooting.

⚠️ Common Causes

  • A running application has a memory leak consuming all available RAM
  • The system page file (virtual memory) is too small or disabled
  • Too many applications are running simultaneously
  • A driver is consuming excessive kernel memory (nonpaged pool)
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✅ Step-by-Step Solutions

1 Increase Virtual Memory (Page File)
  1. Press Win+R, type sysdm.cpl, press Enter
  2. Go to Advanced tab → Performance Settings → Advanced → Virtual Memory → Change
  3. Uncheck 'Automatically manage paging file size'
  4. Select your system drive, choose 'Custom size'
  5. Set Initial size to 1.5x your RAM, Maximum to 3x your RAM (e.g., 12288 / 24576 for 8GB RAM)
  6. Click Set → OK → Restart your computer
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2 Identify Memory-Hungry Processes
  1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager
  2. Click 'More details' if needed, then sort by Memory column
  3. Identify processes using excessive memory (>1GB is suspicious)
  4. Right-click the process → End Task (save your work first)
  5. If a process consistently leaks memory, check for updates or reinstall it
3 Check for Memory Leaks with RAMMap
  1. Download RAMMap from Microsoft Sysinternals (free tool)
  2. Run RAMMap and check the 'Use Counts' page for unusually large allocations
  3. If 'Nonpaged Pool' is very large, a driver has a memory leak
  4. Run: poolmon.exe to identify which driver tag is consuming pool memory
  5. Update or uninstall the offending driver

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💻 Diagnostic Command

Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:

Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*DOCKER-OUT_OF_MEMORY-017*" -or $_.Message -like "*Docker: Out Of Memory (#17)*"} | Format-List

💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.

🛡️ Prevention Tips

  • Monitor memory usage with Task Manager and set alerts for >85% usage
  • Keep your page file on an SSD for faster virtual memory performance
  • Close unused browser tabs and applications before running heavy software
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Last updated: 2026-03-13
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Based on Official Microsoft Documentation
Solutions Tested on Windows 10 & 11
Error codes sourced from Microsoft Win32 SDK. Updated 2026-03-13.
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