To resolve the matter at first, you have to know more about the error code in detail. Normally Windows Update Error 0x80070057 occurs due to a faulty system configuration of your windows. So, worry not you can easily resolve this issue by following some steps given below.
Solutions To Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070057
Step1 : Update The Troubleshooter
Step2 :Tweak Registry
Step3 :End ".exe" Process
Hopefully, you will be able to fix the bug on your own with the help of the above methods.
What causes Error 0x80070057
# Windows Update simply has an issue with your "SoftwareDistribution" folder.
# This appears to be an issue with the program Netop which enters a driver entry into the enum\root\unknown key in the registry.
# You have old versions of OKI drivers installed.
To resolve this error, use one of the following methods:
Resolution Suggestion One:
# Try renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder:
Click Start, Choose Run.
In the Run box, type: services.msc
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Stop.
Stopping the service will take a moment.
Now rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder:
a) Click Start, click Run, type
%systemroot%
...and then click OK.
b) Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.
c) Type SoftwareDistribution.old and then press ENTER to rename this folder.
Now click Start, and choose Run.
In the Run box, type: services.msc
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Start.
Starting the service will take a moment.
NB - You will lose your update download history but this is not that important compared to not being anle to download the updates!
Now Try WU website again.
Resolution Suggestion Two:
# Customer will see error 0x800A138F when scanning for updates, but the Windows Update.log file will show error 0x80070057:
This appears to be an issue with the program Netop which enters a driver entry into the enum\root\unknown key in the registry.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\
{63C35530-D3DF-11D3-8F5D-0060B0A3612B}\0000]
"ProviderName"="Danware Data A/S"
"DriverDesc"="NetOp Driver 3 ver. 7.00 (2002014)"
"DriverDate"="Jan 14 2002"
"DriverVer"="7.00 (2002014)"
"MatchingDeviceId"="danware_netop_driver3"
Both the DriverDate and DriverVer are not formatted properly
Visit http://www.netop.com/tech/download/fix/fixwinup.exe
and run this executable If you are running the Netop software.
(NB - Sadly this file has now been removed from their website.)
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Resolution Suggestion Three:
# Update drivers for your OKI device:
Typically folk complain of problems with OKI B4300 drivers and OKI Page 14ex drivers installed...
Visit http://www.oki.com and update your device drivers.
Update Windows driver:
An obsolete driver can be one reason for causing this error problem.
Therefore to remove 0x80070057 errors message from your system you need to update your Windows driver.
For that you must
http://download.cnet.com/slimdrivers-free/3000-18513_4-75279940.html also
it might take some time being a freeware driver solution
note: it will find all of your outdated drivers
this is a free driver solutions
this will automatically search for and find the correct driver
you will have to update every driver individually once you update you might be asked whether you want to restart or make a system restore point click no to both of these then continue updating each driver free then restart once all of the drivers have been updated
http://download.cnet.com/drivermax/3000-18513_4-10572602.html
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 free driver program
Registry repair: Corruption to the registry can cause 0x80070057 errors to appear. Registry is the storehouse of files and program settings. Therefore frequent access to the registry key can cause corruption to it. Therefore you need to to repair the
http://download.cnet.com/jetclean/3000-18512_4-75627788.html
registry. also http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/
If the error problem still remains in your system then it is recommended to
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Security_Essentials_for_Windows_d6242.html
microsoft security essentials your operating system must be registered
Win7/Vista/XP 64 bit
http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=4281&file=1&evp=dbb3b0aebe6a6a4ff18089a6489a5e62 anti malware free edition Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials/product-information
malware protection
It might be possible that due to virus or malware has infected your system that's causing 0x80070057 errors.
The anti spyware software will remove the viruses and make your system clean.
Hence increases the performance level of your system.
all of this is freeware
hope this helps
if there are any stubborn drivers
click start control panel administration tools computer management device manager scroll through all of your devices
if you see a yellow question or exclamation mark ? ! or a red X you will need to update the drivers for this device right click select update driver/reinstall driver
if you can see your usb device but its not working scroll to Ports(Com&Ltd) right click to update driver
http://www.downloadcollection.com/device_doctor.htm
Device Doctor is a freeware Windows application that scans your computer hardware and checks to see if there are new driver updates available for your devices. It also locates drivers for Unidentified Devices in the Windows Device Manager. This tool was designed to be very simple and easy to use
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install? windows. (load means what)
from what media, real windows 7'?DVD from microsoft. I can not guess what media you have .
install media not told
the #1 cause as a bad HDD,
if the PC has a bad HDD, as most do that old
then windows fails, in VAST ways, due to corrupted files max.
what a real shop does is first these the HDD.
we use crystaldiskinfo.exe free, (google it)
if that fails red code or yellow and not green the HDD IS NO GOOD AT ALL,period !
always test the HDD first. any time windows acts odd or installs fails or windows updates fail and well vast other problems will GLOW if HDD bad and corruption will propagate.
Satellite A215-S4747 (a full model told WOW !)
build date 2006, (first one made)
laptops LOVE to fail HDD at 5 years old, less dropped and far less hit or dropped running the PC.
laptops
1: replace bad RTC coin cell at 5 to 7 year mark or test it below 2.9v is bad.
2: test the HDD first. for doing anything else if any Laptop fails.
3: try the PC on AC power only and remove that now old and bad, huge battery now, or you will fail if the battery overloads the power regulators as they love to do.
run ON AC only or buy a new battery.
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