The same problem here… Windows 8.0 with Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
SU 2017 won’t start - is crashing right at the beginning and
SU Checkup starts but is crashing half way through…
Spec of my graphical chipset
The way around can be found here:
http://forums.sketchup.com/t/su-make-2017-failed-due-to-lack-of-acceleration-on-graphics-card/33908/1
It worked for me.