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0x80070057

The parameter is incorrect

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A supplied parameter is not valid for the requested operation.

SeverityMediumSystemsWindows 10 / 11SymbolERROR_INVALID_PARAMETERUpdatedAug 31, 2026

Overview

This is a broad system error. The failing command, application, or Windows component determines which parameter is wrong.

Common causes

  • Incorrect command syntax
  • Invalid configuration value
  • Damaged update metadata
  • Application passes an unsupported value

Symptoms

  • A command fails immediately
  • Settings cannot be saved
  • Update or backup stops with parameter error

Prevention

  • Validate scripts before deployment
  • Use documented command parameters
  • Back up configuration before editing

0x80070057 diagnostic evidence

Official-definition grounded

Use the code identity and the affected operation together. The same numeric result can appear in different workflows, so logs and symptoms determine the safest repair branch.

Hexadecimal0X80070057
Unsigned decimal2147942487
SymbolERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER
Error familyWindows system error
Severity bitFailure
Evidence sourceMicrosoft System Error Codes
1Confirm the operationA command fails immediately
2Collect matching evidenceSettings cannot be saved
3Retest the same actionUpdate or backup stops with parameter error

Definition source: Microsoft System Error Codes. This report preserves the official code identity and does not claim one universal cause.

How to troubleshoot error 0x80070057

This code is broad: the failing command, program, or Windows component determines which value is invalid.

1

Capture the exact failing operation

Record the command, application, setting, and input used immediately before the error appeared.

2

Correct syntax or undo the recent change

Verify supported command syntax and configuration values. Undo the specific recent change rather than resetting unrelated settings.

3

Use Windows repair tools when servicing fails

For Windows Update or servicing failures, run the troubleshooter and then DISM/SFC if component damage is reported.

Before advanced repair: Do not copy registry edits or command parameters from unrelated error pages. An invalid value must be matched to the operation that rejected it.

Official-source grounding

The error meaning is grounded in Microsoft System Error Codes. The visual sequence also follows Microsoft Support guidance for Windows Update troubleshooting and Microsoft DISM repair guidance. Causes and repair steps vary by system evidence; this report does not claim a universal success rate.

Frequently asked questions

What does 0x80070057 mean?

A supplied parameter is not valid for the requested operation. This is a broad system error. The failing command, application, or Windows component determines which parameter is wrong.

Is 0x80070057 always caused by the same problem?

No. The code identifies a failure condition, but the exact cause depends on the affected operation, Windows build, logs, and recent system changes.

Can Advanced System Repair help with 0x80070057?

Advanced System Repair can scan for damaged Windows components and related system issues. No tool can guarantee one universal fix; preserve backups and match repair steps to the evidence on the affected PC.