How to fix error code 0x80070057: Invalid parameter in Windows Vista

There are various methods to address the error code 0x80070057 in Windows Vista:

1. Use the System File Checker (SFC) tool: This utility scans and repairs corrupted system files. To execute SFC, follow these instructions:


• Click the Start button and type 'cmd' in the search box.
• Right-click Command Prompt and choose 'Run as administrator'.
• Enter 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter.
• Allow the scan to complete and then restart your computer.


2. Examine your hard drive for errors: This issue can also arise from hard drive errors. To inspect your hard drive, follow these steps:
   
• Click the Start button and type 'cmd' in the search box.
• Right-click Command Prompt and choose 'Run as administrator'.
• Type 'chkdsk /f /r' and press Enter.
• Let the scan finish and restart your computer.


3. Disable antivirus software: At times, antivirus programs can interfere with Windows updates, causing this error. Try temporarily disabling your antivirus software and then update Windows.
   


4. Reset Windows Update components: Corrupted Windows Update components can also trigger this error. To reset them, follow these steps:
   


• Click the Start button and type 'cmd' in the search box.
• Right-click Command Prompt and choose 'Run as administrator'.
• Type these commands one at a time, 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 computer and try updating Windows again.


5. Perform a clean boot: Occasionally, third-party software can interfere with Windows updates, causing this error. To execute a clean boot, follow these steps:
   


• Click the Start button and type 'msconfig' in the search box.
• Select the System Configuration app from the search results.
• Go to the Services tab and check the 'Hide all Microsoft services' box.
• Click the Disable all button.
• Navigate to the Startup tab and click the Open Task Manager link.
• Disable all startup items in the Task Manager.
• Close Task Manager and click OK in the System Configuration app.
• Restart your computer and attempt to update Windows again.