QuickBooks error 80070057 occurs when the QuickBooks account manager creates a company folder, but the company files cannot be found in QuickBooks. When you double-click the file, an error message will be displayed like: The error code 80070057 parameter was incorrect. This message restricts your ability to delete/create company files.
Windows update error 80070057: Main causes
This error could be caused by many things. To find the correct solution, read the following:
- QuickBooks cannot read the company file because it has been modified.
- Perhaps the QuickBooks installation has been damaged.
- The file extension of QuickBooks for Windows is not the correct type: .qbm, .qbb , .qbx
- A third-party firewall is being used that is not compatible with QuickBooks.
- You're trying to open a portable document without QuickBooks open.
- Perhaps you're working on a file on a USB flash drive.
- QuickBooks detects damages in your company's files during the installation of QuickBooks.
What is the 80007057 error?
The QuickBooks error 8007057 is mainly related to the QuickBooks performance. It doesn't allow for any changes to your company file. These are the signs you'll see when using QuickBooks.
- An error report with the Quickbooks error code 80070057 will automatically display on your screen.
- The active program window will close.
- The system will continue to freeze.
- When installing Quickbooks, errors quickly appear.
- The running program crashes due to an error.
- The user doesn't have permission to delete the company file.
Solutions to fix error 80070057 in QuickBooks
These are the most effective and tested solutions to the error 80070057 in QuickBooks. All solutions can be checked, but first, determine the root cause of the problem and then select the correct solution.
Solution 1: Verify that the company has filed an extension name
To verify the extension name, follow the below steps.
- Right-click the company to open.
- Select Properties.
- Click on the QuickBooks tab.
- Notice the file extension in Filename and QuickBooks Version when you last opened a file.
- Click on OK.
Extension
- Create a folder.
- Copy the company file and paste it into a new folder.
- Right-click the folder to choose Rename.
- Change the file extension to.qbm.
- Click anywhere to save your changes
- Next, restore the portable by opening QuickBooks Desktop.
- Rename extension to.qbb if you have a problem opening QuickBooks
- Open QuickBooks Desktop, and Save the Backup.
- Rename the extension to .qbx.
- Open QuickBooks and convert it to an accounting copy.
- Copy and paste the company file into another folder on the Flash drive
- Open Windows Explorer by clicking QuickBooks Desktop.
- Click on the " " option and choose New Folder.
- Now copy the " Companyfile.QBW” file from the Flash drive and place it in a new folder.
- Next, open QuickBooks Desktop to create a new folder.
Solution 2: Install QuickBooks Desktop from scratch.
Sometimes QuickBooks Desktop may need to be uninstalled and reinstalled. To perform a clean install on QuickBooks Desktop, you can use the QuickBooks Clean Installation tool.
Solution 3: Move the company to the default location
If you have an issue with your company file, please follow these steps to get it moved to the default location.
- First, quit QuickBooks Desktop.
- Look for the file location in your company directory.
- You can also right-click the company file ( .QBW), and then click on Copy.
- Navigate to the default location and give it a right-click. Click on Paste.
- Location: C:/Users/Public/PublicDocuments/Intuit/QuickBooks/Company Files
- Relaunch your QuickBooks. Next, click on Find and file.
- Click on Local drives and then search for the company name.
- Select the company file you want, and then choose the Open option.
Solution 4: Run QuickBooks File Doctor
QuickBooks File Doctor is a tool that can be used for troubleshooting issues with QuickBooks. This is how to use the tool.
- Install the QB Tool Hub and download it.
- Go to the Company File issue section.
- There is an option to 'Run Quickbooks File Doctor.
- Simply click that.
- It will automatically resolve any company file issues in QuickBooks.
Solution 5: Configure BitDefender
BitDefender can be configured to allow QuickBooks Desktop Communication
- First, open BitDefender 10.0's main menu. Next, select Antivirus.
- Next, select Custom level.
- Select Remove the path from the scan.
- Next, choose the New item
- Next, select the UNC Path which is used to browse your company file. As in " Q.".
Solution 6: Update your QuickBooks
Check your QuickBooks Desktop version. It is okay to use the latest version. You can also update your QuickBooks version by following the steps to Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- Go to the Help> menu and choose the Update QuickBooks Desktop> option.
- You will see the option to 'Update Now. Click on it.
- It will display the most recent update.
- Click on the "Get Updates" option to begin the downloading process.
- After the download is complete, restart QuickBooks.
- You will be prompted by QuickBooks to select the option.
- Install the new release.
Solution 7: Correctly Open Company File
Users sometimes make mistakes by opening the company file incorrectly. It must be correctly opened. To open the company file correctly, please read the following:
- Open QuickBooks Desktop.
- Select the company file and click the open button.
- You can also follow the following steps to open your company file:
- Open QuickBooks Desktop.
- Click on the File> menu and then click on the Open/Restore Company> option.
- Then click the Open A Company File button and then the Next_ option.
- Look for the company file location on the E drive.
- Select the .qbw company file from the drop-down list and then click the'Open_' button.
- QuickBooks might prompt you to enter your username and password.
- To log in to the QuickBooks company file, enter your user name and password.
Solution 8: Manually troubleshoot the 8007057 Error code
If none of the solutions above work, then you can try manually fixing the problem. Follow these steps to fix the issue.
Step 1 - Rename the. ND.
- To rename the file.ND, follow the steps below.
- Locate the location of your company's file. Search for the.ND file in the company file list. For example MyCompanyFileName.lbw.nd
- Next, right-click on the.ND file and then choose Rename.
- After. nd, add. old to the end of your file. For example; MyCompanyFileName.lbw.nd.old
Step 2: Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager
- Run the server manager from your server
- First, download the Quickbooks Tool Hub.
- In the tool hub, look for the Network Issues
- Select Quickbooks Database Server Manager. You'll be urged to install QuickBooks if it isn't already installed on your server.
- Open SQL Database Server Manager. If your company files are visible, then select Start Scan. If the file is not visual, browse the location and then choose a Start Scan.
- Select Close.