Many issues with QuickBooks’ program setup, integrity and incorrect methods to open company files can cause company file errors. QuickBooks error 80070057 is one such error. Once it occurs, the company file can’t be accessed from either the server or local storage. To resolve this error, you may need to perform two types of troubleshooting. The first is basic troubleshooting you can do on your own and the second is more advanced troubleshooting which might require expert assistance. If you’re also experiencing the same error message and are unable to get past the message “Error 80070057” (The parameter was incorrect), then go through this article for troubleshooting options and attempt to fix the problem on your own.
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What is Error 80070057 and why does it appear in QuickBooks?
- Error 80070057 refers to a general error that can affect QuickBooks and all other programs running on Windows. The error 80070057 refers to several issues in QuickBooks Desktop. You can find them all below.
- QuickBooks Desktop must open the company file. If you attempt to open it directly, error 80070057 will occur.
- Inability to install the QuickBooks Desktop Updates makes it vulnerable for errors such as QuickBooks error 80070057.
- You cannot log in to Windows with the Windows user account that you are logged into. This includes operations with the company file.
- Let’s now talk about the solutions that will allow us to first correctly open the company file, then update QuickBooks Desktop and finally run QuickBooks with admin permissions.
- Troubleshooting Solutions for Error 80070057 In QuickBooks
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Solution 1: Access QuickBooks Desktop Company File in the Correct Manner
- If QuickBooks is running, close it and press the Ctrl key.
- Double-click QuickBooks Desktop to open it. When you see the No Company Open screen click the Browse option.
- If the company file does not open, or if it continues to give you the same error, please follow the next troubleshooting steps.
Solution 2: Update your QuickBooks with the latest Intuit updates
- Press the Ctrl key to launch the QuickBooks Desktop program.
- Click the Help tab on the screen that appears with No Company Open and choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- To prompt QuickBooks to connect to the update server, go to the Update Now tab.
- To install downloaded updates, restart QuickBooks by clicking the Install Now button.
Solution 3: Access QuickBooks Desktop Company File in the Correct Manner
- If QuickBooks is running, close it and press the Ctrl key.
- Double-click QuickBooks Desktop to open it. When you see the No Company Open screen click the Browse option.
- If the company file does not open, or if it continues to give you the same error, please follow the next troubleshooting steps.
Solution 4: Update your QuickBooks with the latest Intuit updates
- Press the Ctrl key to launch the QuickBooks Desktop program.
- Click the Help tab on the screen that appears with No Company Open and choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- To prompt QuickBooks to connect to the update server, go to the Update Now tab.
- To install downloaded updates, restart QuickBooks by clicking the Install Now button.
Solution 5: Access QuickBooks Desktop Company File in the Correct Manner
- If QuickBooks is running, close it and press the Ctrl key.
- Double-click QuickBooks Desktop to open it. When you see the No Company Open screen click the Browse option.
- If the company file does not open, or if it continues to give you the same error, please follow the next troubleshooting steps.
Solution 6: Update your QuickBooks with the latest Intuit updates
- Press the Ctrl key to launch the QuickBooks Desktop program.
- Click the Help tab on the screen that appears with No Company Open and choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- To prompt QuickBooks to connect to the update server, go to the Update Now tab.
- To install downloaded updates, restart QuickBooks by clicking the Install Now button.
Solution 7: Access QuickBooks Desktop Company File in the Correct Manner
- If QuickBooks is running, close it and press the Ctrl key.
- Double-click QuickBooks Desktop to open it. When you see the No Company Open screen click the Browse option.
- If the company file does not open, or if it continues to give you the same error, please follow the next troubleshooting steps.
Solution 8: Update your QuickBooks with the latest Intuit updates
- Press the Ctrl key to launch the QuickBooks Desktop program.
- Click the Help tab on the screen that appears with No Company Open and choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- To prompt QuickBooks to connect to the update server, go to the Update Now tab.
- To install downloaded updates, restart QuickBooks by clicking the Install Now button.
Solution 9: Access QuickBooks Desktop Company File in the Correct Manner
- If QuickBooks is running, close it and press the Ctrl key.
- Double-click QuickBooks Desktop to open it. When you see the No Company Open screen click the Browse option.
- If the company file does not open, or if it continues to give you the same error, please follow the next troubleshooting steps.
Solution 10: Update your QuickBooks with the latest Intuit updates
- Press the Ctrl key to launch the QuickBooks Desktop program.
- Click the Help tab on the screen that appears with No Company Open and choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- To prompt QuickBooks to connect to the update server, go to the Update Now tab.
- To install downloaded updates, restart QuickBooks by clicking the Install Now button.
- If QuickBooks is running, close it and press the Ctrl key.
- Double-click QuickBooks Desktop to open it. When you see the No Company Open screen click the Browse option.
- If the company file does not open, or if it continues to give you the same error, please follow the next troubleshooting steps.
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If the error persists, you can run QuickBooks with administrative rights. Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon, select Run as Administrator and enter your login credentials. There are still possibilities of QuickBooks error 80070057 recurring even after you have tried all the above solutions. For advanced troubleshooting assistance, we recommend that you contact QuickBooks Pro Advisor support at 1-888-704-1357.