QuickBooks Error 80070057
Free Step-By-Step Fix Guide
QuickBooks Error 80070057 appears with the message 'The parameter is incorrect.' This error usually happens when you try to open a company file and QuickBooks cannot read it correctly. Common causes include the file being stored on an external or network drive that disconnected, incorrect file extension, or the file being opened by an incompatible version of QuickBooks.
Before You Start — Try This First
- Check where your company file is currently stored
- Confirm the file extension is .QBW
- Make sure the drive containing the file is connected and accessible
- Note which version of QuickBooks you are using
Step-by-Step Fix
Copy File to Local Drive
If your company file is on a network drive, USB drive or external hard drive: Copy it directly to your local C: drive — C:\Users\Public\Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files\. Try opening from the local copy
Check File Extension
Right click your company file → Properties → Check the file type. It must end in .QBW for company files. If it ends in .QBB it is a backup and must be restored not opened directly. File → Open or Restore Company → Restore a Backup Copy for .QBB files
Verify File is Not Corrupted
Try copying the file to a USB drive → Open it on a completely different computer with QuickBooks installed → If it opens on another computer the issue is your original computer
Check QuickBooks Version
Make sure your QuickBooks version can open this company file → A file created in a newer version cannot be opened in an older version. Help → About QuickBooks → Note your version year
Run QuickBooks File Doctor
QuickBooks Tool Hub → Company File Issues → Run QuickBooks File Doctor → Select your company file → Full scan → Follow recommendations
Restore From Backup
If the file is damaged: File → Open or Restore Company → Restore a Backup Copy → Select your most recent .QBB backup → Restore to a new location
Check Folder Permissions
Right click the folder containing your company file → Properties → Security → Make sure your Windows user has Full Control → Edit if needed → Apply → Try again
Did these steps fix your error?
Yes
Keep company files on a local drive rather than external or network drives when possible to prevent this recurring.
No
Error 80070057 that persists after moving to local drive and checking the file extension usually means the file itself has damage.
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