Quick Troubleshooting Guide to Fix QuickBooks Error 80070057

QuickBooks encounters errors while opening the company file that is quite common while running the QuickBooks Desktop application. QuickBooks requires permission to access files located inside the QuickBooks folder for smooth operations. When a user does not have proper read/write or delete permission, QuickBooks error 80070057 is triggered in QuickBooks with an error message “The Parameter is Incorrect.” Several possible reasons trigger this error in the application, and we have listed all of them further in this article. Follow the complete article for detailed troubleshooting info.

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What Triggers Error 80070057 in QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Error 0x80070057

1. Using an incorrect method to open a company file, like clicking the file to open, instead of accessing the file from the QuickBooks Desktop.
2. If you are accessing the company file located on a different computer in the network and the QuickBooks Desktop application cannot access the file.
3. A firewall application installed on your computer prevents QuickBooks from accessing the company file.
4. You are using Bit Defender antivirus that blocks access to the ports that QuickBooks requires to communicate with the internet.
5. Incomplete or improper installation of QuickBooks Desktop application.
6. The company file is stored on an external storage device like an external hard drive or a USB drive.

Steps to Fix QuickBooks Desktop Error 80070057

Exclude QuickBooks from the computer’s firewall

1. Follow the troubleshooting step 2 Exclude QuickBooks from Firewall Settings from our article on QuickBooks Payroll Update Error for detailed information.

 login as an administrator on your computer

1. Restart your computer and log in as an administrator.
2. Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon and select Run as Administrator.
3. In case if your system requires an admin password, enter the password and press Enter. 

Open the company file from within the QuickBooks Desktop application

1. Open QuickBooks Desktop application.
2. Click the File tab at the top and select Open.
3. Browse the company file located inside the QuickBooks folder and click OK.

Update QuickBooks Desktop application

1. Follow the link and open the QuickBooks download page.
2. Click the drop-down list and select the QuickBooks product you want to download.
3. Now select the version of your choice.
4. Finally, click Search and then click Get the Latest Updates without delay.
5. Save the file on your computer and double-click the file from the downloads to install the latest version of the application.

Access the company file from the local storage

1. To begin with, copy the company file from the external drive.
2. Paste the file on the local storage of your computer.
3. Open the QuickBooks desktop application and click the File tab.
4. Browse and select the company file from this new location.

Use QuickBooks File Doctor to repair the application

1. Follow our article on How to Use QuickBooks File Doctor for complete instructions on utilizing QB File Doctor to fix error 80070057.

Reconfigure Bit Defender Antivirus for allowing connections

1. Open Bit Defender application on your Desktop.
2. From the Dashboard, select Antivirus.
3. Click Custom Level and choose Exclude Path from Scan.
4. Click the New Item option and select the company file on your computer.

Fix Windows Update Issues using Deployment Image Servicing and Windows Management Tool

1. Click the Windows Start button and search CMD using the search bar.
2. Now from the list of results, right-click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator,
3. If Windows asks for certain permissions or access to the admin account, proceed accordingly and type DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth.
4. Now press Enter and again type DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.
5. Finally, Run Windows update and check if this final solution resolves QuickBooks error code 80070057.

In Conclusion

Following all the troubleshooting steps in the given order will resolve the error 80070057 in QuickBooks but in a case, for some unknown reason, if you are still struggling to get rid of the error, then call Desktop Error Support Number +1- 855 738 2784 for help.