PC users often encounter various errors, including 0x80070057. Such problems can occur even among experienced users, they can provoke various reasons. It is very important to deal with the error in a timely manner and find ways to resolve it in order to avoid problems with the OS.
Windows Update: value and errors when loading components
Using the "Update Center" component, a user of the popular Windows OS can receive all important and new packages for improving the operating system aimed at improving security and reliability, as well as improving its performance, responsiveness and performance. Therefore, in order to maintain the operability of this element of the system, it is always important to receive timely additions to components related directly to the system center.
To avoid a situation where a Windows Update error 0x80070057 and other error messages appear, you must perform this action before the Center starts checking for new packages for other Windows components. When setting up the automatic update mode, there are practically no problems with the functionality of the system add-on, since the corresponding agent is constantly in the current state, otherwise errors may occur.
Description and causes of error 0x80070057
“ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER 0x80070057 Windows 7 Update Error” - a user may see such a message during the installation of OS updates or specific packages of enhanced add-ons to the operating system on the computer. This error occurs if it is not possible to install downloadable packages. Windows Update Error 0x80070057 can occur due to the following registry keys (one or more) located in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE branch in the COMPONENTS subkey:
- NextQueueEntryIndex = hex (b): 40.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.
- AIFailureInformation.
- PendingXmlIdentifier.
- AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving.
Bug fix
Windows Update Error 0x80070057 should be resolved with extreme care and strict adherence to the instructions, because it is necessary to perform actions on the Windows registry keys, if thoughtlessly changed which can lead to adverse consequences and lead to the complete inoperability of the operating system.
The first way is to completely remove the above one or more registry branches present in the system, after which you need to restart Windows and try installing the update packages again.
Windows Update Error 0x80070057 can also be fixed in a second way, which involves adding entries to the system registry. It is necessary to find the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE section in the registry editor, then select the SOFTWARE section and follow the path Microsoft \ WindowsUpdate \ UX. In this section, you need to create two dword parameters: IsConvergedUpdateStackEnabled and UxOption, setting them to 0.
Also, do not forget about the possibility of automatic correction of errors in the operation of the Update Center, for which you need to find, download and run the Automatic Problem Correction Tool for this component on the Microsoft support site.