Fix 0x80070057
Invalid parameter or misconfigured Windows Update components.
Most common cause
This can be caused by invalid update settings, corrupted update cache, or system misconfiguration.
Time to fix
10–25 minutes
Safe?
Yes — these steps use built-in Windows tools.
What this error means
This can be caused by invalid update settings, corrupted update cache, or system misconfiguration.
Try these fixes first
- Restart your PC and retry.
- Run Windows Update Troubleshooter.
- Check date/time settings are correct (incorrect time can break updates).
Advanced steps
- Run: sfc /scannow
- Run: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- Reset Windows Update components (we can add the full script next).
Still stuck?
If none of the steps above worked, here are the next best actions:
- Take note of the exact error code and what you were doing when it appeared.
- Restart your PC and try the same action again (updates/install).
- If this is Windows Update, consider resetting Windows Update components (we can add the full copy/paste script next).