There are many different types of 80070057 error messages that could appear in Windows. The following are some of the most frequently reported.
Server Object Error
This error appears in two forms. The first contains this message:
Type 1: Server object error ‘ASP 0177: 80070057
Server.CreateObject Failed
/secure/rcm/thanks.asp, line 23
The operation completed successfully.
The second looks like this:
Set objFSO = CreateObject (“Scripting.FileSytemObject”)
Set objFILE = objFSO.OpenTextFile (“c:oot.ini”, ForReading)
These messages appear because VBScript doesn’t know what ForReading means. This error can be prevented by utilizing number 1 for the constant in the OpenTextFileReading. In the ForWriting, it should be number 2. For the ForAppending, it is number 8.
Active Directory 80070057 Error
This appears due to an incorrect ADSI code value. The simplest example is not inserting the username during a query.
Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers Error
The same error appears here due to an invalid parameter. This happens when the adOpenSchema is utilized and ADVOBS.INC is not put in.
Windows Vista Update Error
A similar error message appears in Windows Vista if the proxy settings are wrong. To fix it, go to the Start Menu and choose Run. Type “cmd” and hit the enter key. Type proxycfg.exe and hit enter. Type Proxycfg –d and press enter.
You must also turn on the Background Intelligence Transfer Service to fix the 80070057 error. Go to the Start menu. Choose Run and type Services.msc. Hit the enter key. Go to the Services window. Click the Background Intelligent Transfer Service. Restart Windows Vista and run the update.
Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 Error
For this version of Vista, the OS must be reinstalled. Some would recommend that the partition be deleted first. Don’t download any updates yet. After installation is completed, turn off the UAC. Reboot the operating system. Run the updates. Install all the software updates (not the ones for security). Reboot the PC and Vista should run normally.
Other Possible Fixes
The reinstallation option can be used with the other 80070057 error messages. Sometimes the prescribed solution won’t work and reinstallation is the only answer. Some users also recommend turning off the firewall and rebooting the system. This may help get rid of the error message. QuickBook software is known to cause these errors. If you have this software installed, uninstall and reinstall it. It’s also a good idea to run the QuickBook updates for other fixes.
Tips and Warnings
Don’t forget to back up your files at all times. Even when there isn’t an error message, backing up is required. It also helps if you visit forums and sites about Windows so you can learn more about the system. Always have the Windows CD near the PC so installation will be easy. Don’t forget to keep the user guide with you.
The bottom line is that backing up files and acquiring knowledge about Windows error messages is necessary. This makes it easy to reinstall all the files in case the 80070057 error appears and causes problems.
Windows Vista Update Error 80070057
I had this error when trying to download updates for Vista wirh SP2. Fix does not work because proxycfg.exe does not exist.
Others have had similar problems but I see no solution. Any suggestions plesae?
In Vista, the ProxyCFG command has been replaced with the NetSH command.
I would try this: NetSH WinHTTP reset proxy