There are several possible reasons for the parameter error 0x80070057 in Windows. Here we have accumulated these reasons and the possible solutions.
Problem 1: Error 0x80070057
“While copying a folder from the network drive the following error occurred and my copying process was interrupted: ‘Error 0x80070057: Parameter is incorrect.’
“This is the second time I have received this error message. The first time, I helped myself by converting the data I wanted to transfer into an archived file. Then I was able to successfully transfer the data. However, this time, I tried the same technique and it failed.
“Is there any solution for me to move my files from a networked drive, and how can I resolve this error on my computer?”
Solution 1: Error 0x80070057
Though there are many reasons for this copy error 0x80070057, the most likely one is that you have an issue with your disk. You can check the disk and fix it depending on your network drive authorization.
If you’re an admin then you can resolve this problem through the following steps:
1. Run a checkdisk on all your hard disks.
- Go to Run and type cmd.
- Enter the following as an administrator: CHKDSK /R /F and hit ENTER.
- If there’s a warning like ‘can’t run specified operation, would you like to run after next restart?’, type Y (for yes) and hit ENTER.
- Restart your computer.
- Run CHKDSK again (see above).
- Once the process is complete, check the results by going to Start and typing cmd.exe. Any problems should show up in the CHKDSK log.
If this doesn’t solve your problem, try our second solution below:
Solution 2: Error 0x80070057
1. Reinstall Guest Addition Virtual Box
- Reinstall the program Guest Addition Virtual Box.
- Restart your computer.
- Try moving the files from the network drive.
If neither of these solutions solves your problem, get back to us below the line and we’ll be in touch.
Problem 2: Error 0x80070057 while trying to back up your files in Windows 7
While trying to back up files using Windows 7 back up on your computer the following error might occur: ‘Error 0x80070057: Parameter is incorrect.’
In such cases, you can do the following to resolve this problem:
Solution: Error 0x80070057 while trying to back up your files in Windows 7
Usually there are two methods in which this problem can be resolved. The first is done manually, and the second is done with an automated tool.
Manual Solution: Change the decimal settings
The problem may have occurred due to the unspecified decimal symbol setting to dot (.).
To change the setting you should follow the steps below.
- Open the Control Panel
- Click the Clock, Language and Region
- Click Region and Language
- Here click on the Formats tab
- Click on Additional Settings.
- There you’ll see a Decimal Symbol field. You need to type ‘.’ (dot) in that field.
- When done, press OK.
- Restart your computer.
Once this is done, try to make a backup of the files using Windows Backup again. This may resolve the Error 0x80070057. However, if this didn’t solve the problem, you’ll need to go for an automated solution, and will need to edit your registry key values. There is a chance for major problems if you try to make some changes in the registry key value in your windows, so it’s best to get help from Windows Support. Check out the video below for more information.
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