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How to Repair QuickBooks Error Code 80070057?

You might have encountered a vast array of diverse errors while opening your Company File. Error 80070057 is one such error that prevents your access to the company file. However, why worry when our team of experts is there to assist you.


The QuickBooks Error 80070057 "The parameter is incorrect" is a technical snag that pops up when you try gain access to your company file. This error is frequently caused by problems faced while the QuickBooks Company file is being accessed by various systems over a network. This article shall assist you with reliable and simple procedures to repair the error.


You might the following error messages on your desktop screen:



Primary causes of QuickBooks Error 80070057

The Error 80070057 can appear for a variety of reasons. The most conspicuous contributors to this error are enlisted below:

• QuickBooks is unable to access your company file due to some alteration in the file extension.

• QuickBooks installation files may be damaged.

• The firewall may be blocking QuickBooks functioning.

• When you want to open a portable file without having to open QuickBooks.

• During the installation of QuickBooks, QuickBooks detects the corrupted company file.


Solutions to Fix the QuickBooks Error Code 80070057 "The Parameter is incorrect."

This section entails tried-and-tested solutions to get rid of the QuickBooks Error 80070057. Sit back and navigate through all the below-mentioned solutions.


Solution 1: Rename the '.nd' file


• Before we proceed ahead, make sure all users are logged out and then shut down the QuickBooks software on all the systems.

• Visit the folder containing your QuickBooks Company files.

• Locate the network file with the '.nd' extension.

• Once located, right-click on the same and choose 'Rename.'

• Add' .old' at the end of the file name.

• Once done, re-open QuickBooks Desktop. Note that once you open QuickBooks software again, a new '. ND' file gets created, nullifying the one that you renamed.

• Once you've followed all the above-mentioned steps, open QuickBooks Desktop and access the company file to see if the error got stemmed.


Solution 2: Scan the File through the QuickBooks Database Server Manager


• Open the QuickBooks Database Server Manager on the file-hosting system.

• Scan the entire folder containing the Company files.

• Now choose 'QuickBooks Database Server Manager' from the 'Taskbar.'

• If the QuickBooks company file is already mentioned, you should follow the below-provided steps:

• Click on the 'Add Folder' option.

• Choose the folder containing the company files and then press the 'OK' button.

• Later, start the scan process by choosing the 'Scan' option.


• It is pertinent to note that the 'QuickBooks File Sharing Permission' will get reconfigured during the scan process.

• As a result, it allows all computers to access the permission, which causes the firewall and Internet Security Settings to report errors.

• Once all the above-stated methods are implemented, open the QuickBooks software on both the host computer and the system that is witnessing the QuickBooks Error Code 80070057.

Solution 3: Authenticate the company file name Extension


• To begin, right-click on the Company file and choose 'Properties.'

• Head to the 'QuickBooks' tab.

• Now, in the Filename area, type the file extension and the QuickBooks software version that was last used to open the file.

• Finally, press the 'OK' button.

Solution 4: Alter the File Extension

• Create a new folder by right-clicking on the Desktop.

• Move the Company file to a new folder by copying it (by selecting it and pressing 'Ctrl + C' keys) and pasting it (by pressing the 'Ctrl + V' keys) in the newly created Desktop folder.

• Then, Right-click the folder and choose 'Rename.'

• To save the modifications, rename the file extension to '.qbm' and choose 'Save.'

• If you're facing any trouble while opening QuickBooks, rename the extension to '.qbb.'


Solution 5: Copy the company file to the Flash drive

• Access Windows Explorer by pressing the 'Win + E.'

• Then launch QuickBooks Desktop software.

• Right-click the screen and then choose 'New' followed by 'Folder.'

• From the Flash drive, copy 'Companyfile.QBW' and paste it into a newly created folder.

• Restart QuickBooks Desktop and access the company file that you copied to this folder, and then check whether the error got fixed.


Solution 6: Launch the QuickBooks File Doctor tool



QuickBooks File Doctor is an effective tool that can fix innumerable errors and technical intricacies in QuickBooks. This tool can also help in repairing the QuickBooks Error 80070057. Follow the directions given below:

• To resolve this error, you can take the help of the QuickBooks File Doctor (QFD) tool.

• You need to download and install this tool to your PC first and then run it.

• This tool will automatically detect all the damaged or corrupted files and repair them.


Solution 7: Reconfigure BitDefender (if installed on your system)



If you have BitDefender software installed on your system, you need to reconfigure the same by following the steps given below:

• Firstly, choose the 'Antivirus' option from the 'BitDefender 10.0' menu.

• Choose 'Custom level' and then head to 'Exclude path from scan.'

• Head to the 'New item' tab.

• You now need to choose either the 'mapped drive' or 'UNC path.'

• Once you have reconfigured the software, open QuickBooks software and check if the error got rectified.


Solution 8: Perform a Clean Installation of QuickBooks



Uninstall and reinstall the QuickBooks Desktop software through the Control Panel.' Don't know how to do that? No need to worry. Just perform the following steps:

• Click on the 'start' menu and choose 'Control Panel.'

• Once opened, you need to go to 'Programs and Features.'

• Afterwards, choose 'QuickBooks' from the long list of installed programs.

• Then, select 'Uninstall/Change.'

• Choose 'Uninstall.'

• Wait for the process to finish.

• Once the QuickBooks software has been wiped off from your system, restart your system and install a fresh copy of the software using your product and license keys.

• Upon completion clean installation of the QuickBooks, open your software and access your company file to see if the error got rectified.

Let us Conclude!


We are confident that by strictly adhering to the solutions provided in this article, you must have wiped off QuickBooks Error 80070057 from your system. If you face any adversity while following the steps, contact our QuickBooks error technical support Team via our helpline 1-800-761-1787 for availing assistance in repairing this error.

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