What is QuickBooks error 80070057? Solutions Simply Answered

If you get QuickBooks error 80070057 while opening the company file on QuickBooks, it is because of insufficient permissions. The error shows up on the screen with a message, “The parameter is incorrect.” The error might also occur due to damaged QuickBooks desktop and inappropriate firewall settings. In this blog, you will learn more facts related to QuickBooks error 80070057, its causes and solutions, so read carefully till the end.

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What are the major causes behind QuickBooks error 80070057?

The user might get the error due to the following reasons:

1.    The user does not have admin rights.
2.    The company file is in read-only mode.
3.    QuickBooks installation files are damaged or missing.

Now, proceed to the troubleshooting procedure given below and choose the most appropriate solution to fix the error.

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Quick Ways to Fix QuickBooks error 80070057

Check out the troubleshooting solutions given below to fix the error:

Solution 1. Update QuickBooks Desktop

Follow the steps given below and update QuickBooks manually:

1.    Close QuickBooks.
2.    Select the Windows Start menu.
3.    Search for QuickBooks Desktop and right-click the icon.
4.    Select the Run as administrator option.
5.    When the No Company Open screen appears, go to the Help menu.
6.    Select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
7.    Move to the Options tab and click Mark All.
8.    Select Save.
9.    Click on the Update Now tab and mark the Reset Update checkbox.
10.    To start the download, select Get Updates.

If the error continues, move on to the next solution.

Solution 2. Change the company file location

1.    Close QuickBooks.
2.    Search the company file location.
3.    Right-click the .QBW file and choose Copy.
4.    Now, browse to the default location, right-click anywhere moving the cursor at empty space and select Paste.
5.    Open QuickBooks and select Find a company file.
6.    Choose Local Drive and search the company file name.
7.    Choose the correct company file and then open it.

If you still get the error, try the next solution.

Solution 3. Run QuickBooks File Doctor

Follow these steps to download QuickBooks Tool Hub and run File Doctor:

1.    Close QuickBooks.
2.    Get the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
3.    Move to downloads and open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
4.    Install the tool hub by following the prompt steps.
5.    Agree to the terms and conditions.
6.    Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub by double-clicking on its desktop icon.
7.    Select the Company File Issues tab.
8.    Click Run QuickBooks File Doctor. 
9.    In QuickBooks File Doctor, choose your company file from the drop-down menu. 
10.    Select the middle Check your file and then click Continue.
11.    Enter your QuickBooks admin password and then click Next.
12.    Let the tool run to fix company file and network issues.

We have tried our best to help you resolve the QuickBooks error 80070057. If you face any trouble performing the steps, get in touch with QuickBooks support team by dialing our helpline number 1.800.579.9430.