How to solve the error code 0x80070057: Invalid parameter in Windows Vista

There are several ways to solve the error code 0x80070057 in Windows Vista:

1. Run the System File Checker (SFC) tool: This tool scans and repairs corrupted system files. To run SFC, follow these steps:


• Click on the Start button and type "cmd" in the search box.
• Right-click on the Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator".
• Type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter.
• Wait for the scan to complete and restart your computer.


2. Check your hard drive for errors: This error can also occur due to hard drive errors. To check your hard drive for errors, follow these steps:
   
• Click on the Start button and type "cmd" in the search box.
• Right-click on the Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator".
• Type "chkdsk /f /r" and press Enter.
• Wait for the scan to complete and restart your computer.


3. Disable antivirus software: Sometimes, antivirus software can interfere with Windows updates and cause this error. Try disabling your antivirus software temporarily and then try updating Windows.
   


4. Reset Windows Update components: This error can also occur due to corrupted Windows Update components. To reset Windows Update components, follow these steps:
   


• Click on the Start button and type "cmd" in the search box.
• Right-click on the Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator".
• Type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each command:

      net stop wuauserv
      net stop cryptSvc
      net stop bits
      net stop msiserver
      ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
      ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
      net start wuauserv
      net start cryptSvc
      net start bits
      net start msiserver
  

• Restart your computer and try updating Windows again.


5. Perform a clean boot: Sometimes, third-party software can interfere with Windows updates and cause this error. To perform a clean boot, follow these steps:
   


• Click on the Start button and type "msconfig" in the search box.
• Click on the System Configuration app in the search results.
• Click on the Services tab and check the "Hide all Microsoft services" box.
• Click on the Disable all button.
• Click on the Startup tab and click on the Open Task Manager link.
• Disable all startup items in the Task Manager.
• Close the Task Manager and click on the OK button in the System Configuration app.
• Restart your computer and try updating Windows again.