Windows is one of the most used operating systems for both computers and servers. On the one hand, this is due to the excellent marketing carried out by the manufacturer, Microsoft , on the other hand, because the system is very easy to use and has been continuously improved over the years. However, Windows systems are also notorious for their high error rates, and the displayed messages are often highly cryptic and provide little information about what the problem is to less experienced users. An example of these cases is the error 0x80070057 that can appear both in the current edition of Windows 10 and in some previous version such as Windows 7. In the next sections we will explain what this error means and how it can be solved..
Windows message 0x80070057 refers to an error caused by invalid parameters or arguments . Therefore, sometimes you can come across additional information? E_INVALIDARG ? or? ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER ?, which specifically addresses this problem. Depending on the action in which the error occurred, they can be very different arguments or properties. Additionally, this message also appears if access to the executed system operation has been prevented for other reasons (especially filter drivers). Typical scenarios that lead to error code 0x80070057 are mainly automatic Windows updates (in Windows 10), saving files using the Windows backup function (mainly in Windows 7), as well as formatting the hard drive. .
Errors like 0x80070057 can also be the result of more serious damage to the operating system and can lead to system crash. If your Windows system does not start due to an error of this type, you can consult the following article from the link to find out how to solve the problem.
When a Windows function stops working and the system issues the error code 0x80070057, a restart of the computer is usually not enough to fix the problem. The wrong parameter or argument must be detected and corrected so that Windows can rerun the action as usual. Since normally the message does not give clues about which inputs or settings have caused the error, you have no choice but to try different solutions. In this context, it is decisive whether the error is due to a Windows update, hard drive formatting, or file saving. For this reason, the following solution steps refer to different scenarios..
The Update Center is undoubtedly one of the most important components of Windows on all systems that are connected to the Internet or other networks: Microsoft uses it to automatically provide you with the latest security updates , bug fixes, and features to ensure stability and long-term system security. If the error 0x80070057 arises when installing a new update, you should be very careful. In the following sections we explain some of the most effective solutions.
Along with Windows 10, Microsoft has also integrated a new update service that downloads data from Windows-specific update servers. When this process is not carried out correctly, problems such as error 0x80070057 can arise. If this is the case, you can fix the error in just a few steps, you just have to reactivate the old Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 update applet through a small intervention in the registry database:
To do this, create a simple text file (eg with Notepad) and enter the following content:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX] ?IsConvergedUpdateStackEnabled?=dword:00000000 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings] ?UxOption?=dword:00000000
To save the created file as? Registry entry? should you give it a random name and add the file extension .reg , for example? ErrorUpdate.reg? . Import the registry entry by double-clicking the file and selecting? Yes ? in the subsequent dialog:
Then start checking for updates again to see if problem 0x80070057 has been fixed successfully..
Introducing new entries is not the only solution, removing old entries from the Windows registry can also be helpful in troubleshooting update errors such as error 0x80070057: often? WUServer? Entries. and? WUStatusServer? have wrong values if Windows previously had contact with a Windows Update Services (WSUS) server . This is very common in the server environment where both individual update servers and group policies are used. To delete the corresponding data, first open the registry database using the registry editor as follows:
In the editor you must open the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
If you have found the two mentioned entries, select them with the right mouse button, click? Delete ? and confirm with? Yes ?:
Then restart Windows and go to the update center to make a new update attempt.
Parameter error 0x80070057 can also be caused by a corrupted system file, so it is advisable to thoroughly check your system files . To do this, Windows offers its own tool called System File Checker (SFC) that you can run through the Command Prompt if you have administrator rights. The application checks all the system files and then tries to repair the erroneous files found . The SFC always displays the results, so you can replace the corrupted data yourself if necessary.
To use the checker program, first open the Command Prompt as administrator :
Now enter the following command on the command line:
sfc /scannow
Confirm your entry with the Enter key to start the verification process. Do not close the Command Prompt window until the check is complete and the SFC has reported the corresponding results.
In exceptional cases, some third-party applications, such as antivirus software , backup programs, and performance tools , can prevent the update center from accessing the necessary files. In this case, the error 0x80070057 may also appear, so you should close these types of applications temporarily if you have encountered this problem when performing a Windows update. If you have identified the problem program, you should consider removing it and replacing it with an alternative program.
Many third-party programs in the aforementioned industries (antivirus, backup, and performance software) use so-called filter drivers that serve as extensions to standard drivers to allow additional functionality without the need to develop a completely new driver. However, these filter drivers are also known to cause problems like error 0x80070057, so they are a good reference point for locating the problem tool . You can check a list of all the filter drivers present through the command? fltmc ? (requires administrator rights).
Using the backup and restore tool, Windows offers a proprietary solution for backing up entire drives (including all user files) and loading them if necessary. If you are going to use this feature and you receive the message 0x80070057, this situation is usually due to two causes: a wrong setting in the Windows regional settings or a general problem with the? CopyFile? . This function is necessary to copy files from one directory to another. Therefore, you have two options to solve this data storage problem on your own.
Regional settings determine what settings and formats should be applied on the system in terms of time, language, and region. Among other aspects, it also establishes which separation element should be used for decimals. In Spain, for example, the comma is used , while in the US, the UK or China the point is established as a decimal separator. If the decimal separation item setting does not match the system language and country setting, Windows lists it as an erroneous parameter , thus preventing the backup and outputting message 0x80070057.
In this case, to solve the problem, simply set the correct option for the decimal separation element as follows:
It may be that third-party applications make modifications to the regional settings and thus override the settings made in the control panel. In this case, you must deactivate the corresponding software to carry out the corresponding save.
Although it is not an error in itself and in most cases it does not represent a problem, a data transfer speed that is too low can be the cause of error 0x80070057 when backing up Windows. If you have administrator rights, you can try to increase the speed by adjusting the buffer settings for the aforementioned? CopyFile? when entering it in the corresponding way in the registry database.
To do this, you must open the Registry editor through the option? Run ? from the start menu by entering? regedit? and confirming with? OK ?. Then click on the following editor key :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\System
Now click on the right menu window of the Registry editor and select the option? DWORD value (32-Bit) ?:
Before pressing the Enter key to add the entry to the database, enter the following name for this new registry entry:
CopyFileBufferedSynchronousIo
You should then be able to see the entry in the editor and select it with the right mouse button. In the menu that opens you must click on? Modify ? to enter the value? 1? in the data field? Value ?. To finish, click? Accept ? and close the Registry editor. After restarting the system you can try again to make a backup.
The improper interventions in the registry can cause system problems or require reinstallation of the operating system. You should only carry out the modifications if you can perform the steps as indicated above.
If you want or need to reinstall your Windows system, one of the first tasks of the installation wizard is to format the hard drive partitions required for installation to prepare them for the next steps. In this context, erroneous parameters or arguments can arise with the attribute? Reserved for the system? which can cause error 0x80070057, a fact that prevents reinstallation of Windows. However, the wizard offers you two types of solutions that you can consult in the next two sections.
In the partition Reserved for Windows system stores different data relevant to the system. Among other data, the boot manager is stored here , in charge of reporting the location of the operating system or the signed drivers of the most important applications on the system.
If you are reinstalling Windows using external installation media (CD, DVD, USB stick, etc.) and you encounter error code 0x80070057, you can try to fix the error directly through the installation wizard . Since the wizard allows you to manually delete partitions with parameter errors and then create new partitions, these partitions can now be formatted without problem , unlike the previous partition of the hard disk. To do this, restart the computer with the Windows boot media and follow these steps:
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In addition, the Boot Media Wizard offers you the ability to remove problematic data carriers, including partitions, through the Command Prompt and replace these partitions with new ones that are not damaged to correct error 0x80070057. In the following explanation we show you step by step how to do it:
If you do not start the Command Prompt through the installation wizard, but through the system interface , you will only be able to format with DiskPart those data carriers that do not contain relevant data for the system.
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