How to Fix QuickBooks Error 80070057?

by Alex Poter Technical Export

When you try to access the QuickBooks company file, it is a common issue that some technical glitches prevent you from accessing it. To open the company file, QuickBooks requires permission to read or delete it. If there is no proper permission, then QuickBooks error 80070057 occurs, stating that “Parameter is Correct.” There are several other reasons that trigger the error in QuickBooks. In this blog, you will find the significant causes and fixes to get rid of the error.

What Causes QuickBooks Error 80070057?

Below are the possible causes for the error 80070057, these are:

When accessing the company file inappropriate manner, or directly open the file without accessing the QuickBooks program.
When you try to access the file that is located on a different PC in the network, it makes it inaccessible for the QuickBooks program.
The system antivirus program prevents the QuickBooks application from accessing the company file.
Improper or incomplete QuickBooks installation can trigger error 80070057.
When the company file is stored in USB or any external hard drive.

Now, after knowing the reasons, let’s proceed to fix the error.

How to Fix QuickBooks Error 80070057?

When the error 80070057 occurs, follow the solutions below to fix the error and get back to your work.

Solution 1: Access QuickBooks Company File in the Right Way

When the user access the company file directly without using the QuickBooks Desktop application, the error 80070057 occurs. To get it to resolve, open the company files correctly with the following steps:

Open the QuickBooks application.
After opening, select the Company File.
Now, select Open.
At last, your file will open without any error.

Solution 2: Update QuickBooks

Using an outdated version of QuickBooks also leads you to QuickBooks error 80070057. Make sure your QuickBooks Desktop application is updated to the latest release. If not updated, then follow the given below steps:

Firstly, close QuickBooks and all company files.
Then, search for the QuickBooks Desktop, do a right on the QuickBooks icon, and select Run as Administrator.
Now, the No Company Open screen appears; move to the Help menu and choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
Afterward, go to the Options tab, choose Mark All, and click on Save.
Later, go to the Update Now tab, and click on the Reset Update checkbox.
When you choose the settings, click on Get Updates.
The update process will take time.
After the update, restart your system and open QuickBooks.

Solution 3: Run QuickBooks as an Admin

When you don’t open the QuickBooks with all Administrative rights, then the error 80070057 occurs. Now, to resolve the issue, you have to run QuickBooks as an Administrator.

In the first step, close the QuickBooks Desktop program.
Then do a right-click on the QuickBooks program icon.
Now choose Run as Administrator.
If the company file does not open automatically, choose the company file and click on Open.

Summary

It sometimes frustrating to see QuickBooks error 80070057 while accessing the file. There can be the QuickBooks installation file getting major corrupt. With this blog, we present you the easy solutions to fix the issue. However, if the error still persists, then dial QuickBooks phone number +1-520-463-7633 for immediate help.