When you use your Windows computer, some problems are inevitable like Blue Screen of Death 0x0000007B, Black Screen of Death and Windows Update errors. And this post will tell you how to fix Windows Update error 0x80070057.
When does Windows Update error 0x80070057 appear? You may get an error in the following situations:
- There was an error when you tried to back up your files.
- The System Reserved partition is corrupted when you try to install the Windows system.
- The Windows Update process is interfered with by corrupt Registry or policy entries.
- There was some problem installing the update and the system will try again later.
Windows Update error 0x80070057 can appear on any version of the Windows system, but it is not difficult to fix this error. You can refer to the methods mentioned below to fix the error. While all screenshots were taken in Windows 10, these methods are also relevant in other versions.
A. How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070057?
Method 1: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
The most common and effective method to fix Windows Update errors is to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. The Windows Update troubleshooter is a built-in feature that aims to fix Windows update errors. Therefore, when you get error 0x80070057, you should try this method.
1. Press Win key and I key simultaneously to open Settings.
2. Select Update & Security and then go to the Troubleshooting tab in the left panel.
3. Click Windows Update in the Startup and Run section in the right panel, then click Run the troubleshooter.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
5. After the process is finished, restart your computer then check if the error 0x80070057 Windows 10 is gone.
Method 2: Rename the SoftwareDistribution Folder
If you get this error in Windows Update, try renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder in your computer. This works in most cases.
1. Press Windows key +R at the same time to open Run box. Type %systemroot% in the search box and press Enter.
2. Right click on SoftwareDistribution and rename it SoftwareDistribution.old.
3. You may need to grant administrator privileges to continue with this step. Just click Continue to continue.
4. Now in the Start menu, search for services.
5. Make sure that the status of Windows Update here is Started.
6. Restart your computer after the change.
Method 3. Run the SFC . tool
When you receive error code 0x80070057, it means there are corrupted system files on your computer. Fortunately, there is a built-in feature that you can use to scan your system for any potentially corrupt files, which is SFC. Now, run the SFC tool to fix Windows Update error 0x80070057.
1. Type cmd in the Search box and then right-click Command Prompt to select Run as administrator. Click Yes.
2. Type sfc /scannow in the window and then press Enter. Wait for Windows to detect corrupted system files and then repair them.
3. Try updating your operating system again and check if the error persists.
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B. The Parameter Is Incorrect: (0x80070057)
When you get a message that says “An internal error occurred: Incorrect parameter: (0x80070057)”, then you can try to change the decimal symbol setting or add a registry key to correct the error.
Method 1: Change the decimal symbol setting
When the decimal notation is not set to dot (.), then error code 0x80070057 may appear. And this condition often appears in languages other than English (USA). Here's a quick guide to changing the decimal notation settings:
1. Follow the path Control Panel (View by Category) > Clock and Region
2. A new window appears, click Additional Settings… in the Format tab.
3. In the new window, make sure that there is a dot (.) next to the Decimal symbol and then click Apply and OK to save the changes.
4. Restart your computer to see if the error is gone.
Method 2: Add a registry key
If the above method cannot fix Windows Update error 0x80070057, then you can try adding a registry key. Here is a simple guide:
1. Press Win + R keys at the same time to open the Run box. ThenType regedit in the box and click OK to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\SystemCertificates, then right-click SystemCertificates to choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the value CopyFileBufferedSynchronousIo, then set the Value data to 1. Click OK to save changes.
3. Close Registry Editor and restart your computer, then error code 0x80070057 will be resolved
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