While the specific source of the 0x80070057 error in Windows is not always known, there are a few possible solutions you can try. These are arranged in order of difficulty and time commitment, so even if the first troubleshooting methods seem a bit basic or you don’t think they will work, we encourage you to go through them step by step. If one of the first troubleshooting methods is effective, you will be able to save a significant amount of time and stress and will have the need to contact support.
One of the most common and often overlooked reasons for the Windows code 0x80070057 error is the incorrect configuration of the system time and date. By performing the following procedures, you can make sure that the date and time settings on your computer are correct:
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Causes of error code 0x80070057
Below are the most common causes of error code 0x80070057:
- If there is a problem with your storage device, be it a HDD or SSD, you may encounter the error code 0x80070057. How come? Perhaps what you are trying to install may be too large for your storage device and you are running out of free space. Or maybe you’re trying to copy files to your storage drive, but the files are quite large and you don’t have enough storage space on the drive.
- Sometimes this error code can also occur while installing Windows. If your hard drive doesn’t have enough storage space or doesn’t use the correct file system for the version of Windows you’re trying to install, you’ll likely see error code 0x80070057. Likewise, when you try to install Windows update and encounter storage problem, you might encounter this error because installations are sometimes large.
- There is a system reserved partition on the hard drive. If it is damaged, the disk may have difficulty writing information to it and error code 0x80070057 is likely to occur. Note: If you use an old hard drive or if you constantly format hard drive partitions, it may happen that one of the hard drive partitions is damaged.
- There is another instance where you may get this error while creating a new Outlook profile.
Method 2: Run Outlook in safe mode
You can run Outlook in safe mode and try to check if any add-ins are causing the problem. If you find that a particular add-on is causing the problem, you can uninstall it. Follow the steps mentioned below to run Outlook in safe mode:
- Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog.
- In the Run dialog, type outlook /safe and click OK.
Troubleshooting steps for error 0x80070057:
Disable the proxy internet connection and try installing the update again.
- First, open Internet Explorer and
- Then click Tools->Internet Options
- Next, go to LAN Connections and Settings
- Finally, make sure the proxy server is disabled.