How to Resolve Error Code 0x80070057: Windows Vista Fixes

Multiple effective strategies exist for addressing the error code 0x80070057 on Windows Vista:

1. Utilize the System File Checker (SFC) tool: This essential tool checks for and repairs any corrupt system files. To employ SFC, proceed as follows:


• Press the Start button and enter 'cmd' in the search field.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and choose 'Run as administrator'.
• Enter 'sfc /scannow' and hit Enter.
• Allow the tool to finish its scan and then reboot your system.


2. Examine your hard disk for errors: Errors on your hard disk could also trigger this issue. To inspect your hard disk, do the following:
   
• Press the Start button and enter 'cmd' in the search field.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and choose 'Run as administrator'.
• Type 'chkdsk /f /r' and hit Enter.
• Complete the check and restart your system.


3. Deactivate antivirus software temporarily: At times, antivirus programs may disrupt the process of Windows updates, leading to this error. Consider disabling your antivirus briefly and attempt the update again.
   


4. Refresh Windows Update components: Corruption within Windows Update components can also cause this error. To refresh these components, follow these instructions:
   


• Press the Start button and enter 'cmd' in the search field.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and choose 'Run as administrator'.
• Execute the following commands sequentially, pressing Enter after each:

   net stop wuauserv
   net stop cryptSvc
   net stop bits
   net stop msiserver
   ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
   ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
   net start wuauserv
   net start cryptSvc
   net start bits
   net start msiserver

• Restart your system and attempt the Windows update once more.


5. Initiate a clean boot: Interferences from third-party software can also cause this error. To initiate a clean boot, follow these steps:
   


• Press the Start button and type 'msconfig' in the search box.
• Select the System Configuration app from the results.
• Go to the Services tab and select the 'Hide all Microsoft services' checkbox.
• Press the Disable all button.
• Move to the Startup tab and click the Open Task Manager link.
• Disable all items listed under Startup in the Task Manager.
• Close the Task Manager and click OK in the System Configuration app.
• Restart your system and try updating Windows once more.