How to solve the error code 0x80070057: Parameter is incorrect in Windows Server 2003
There are several ways to solve the error code 0x80070057 in Windows Server 2003:
- Run the System File Checker (SFC) tool: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter. This will scan and repair any corrupted system files.
- Check the disk for errors: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and type "chkdsk /f /r" and press Enter. This will check and repair any errors on the disk.
- Disable any third-party antivirus or firewall software temporarily and try to perform the task again.
- Check the Windows Registry for any errors: Open the Registry Editor and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System. Check if there is a value named "EnableLUA" and set it to 1.
- Perform a clean boot: Open the System Configuration tool and select the "Selective startup" option. Disable all startup items and services except for Microsoft services. Restart the computer and try to perform the task again.
- If none of the above solutions work, try to restore the system to a previous restore point when the error was not present.