How to deal with Error code 80070057

The error code 80070057 usually occurs during an attempt to run Windows update on Windows Vista. During the update process if there is an underlying problem within the system’s present settings, error code 80070057 will be displayed in the error dialogue box. The error manifests itself generally because of a flaw in the HTTP proxy settings. However this error can occur in the Vista Home Basic versions which do not always use a proxy server. In both cases, the error can be corrected following the instructions and steps listed below.

Required Materials

• Windows Vista

Requires Tools

• An operational computer
• Windows Vista Installation CD.

Instructions

If the problem is as a result of internal flaws within the proxy settings, the present proxy settings will have to be removed for the program to function.

1. Click on the start menu option, locate the run command and type cmd in the dialogue box and press enter.
2. This will open the command prompt where the proxy settings may be accessed.
3. Type Proxycfg.exe and press enter.
4. To remove the current proxy settings type Proxycfg -d and press enter. The proxy settings are now cleared.
5. Be sure to check that the Background Intelligent Transfer Service is still operational by completing the following steps.
   • Click on the start menu and choose run.
   • Enter Services.msc in the dialogue box that appears and press enter.
   • Locate Background Intelligent Transfer Service in the Services window and double-click on it.
   • If it is not currently running under the [General] tab, activate it by clicking the [Start] button.
6. Attempt to run Windows Vista again. If the process has worked there should be no error message.

If the error is not as a result of a fault within the existing proxy settings these steps should resolve the problem. This method involves doing a clean install, by first deleting Vista from the original partition and reinstalling it.

1. First disconnect the computer from the internet.
2. Uninstall Windows Vista from its current partition.
3. Reinstall Windows Vista with Windows Vista installation cd.
4. Disable the UAC (User Account Control) and reboot the computer.
5. Once the computer is on, go to the start up menu and select Windows Update.
6. Select a few updates without choosing any security updates.
7. Once they are installed successfully reboot the system and select a few more updates and repeat the process of rebooting after each update is successfully executed.
8. Eventually the system will be completely updated.
9. To reduce future problems select the option that does not allow automatic updates while online.

Tips and Warnings

• If the method chosen is the latter, ensure that all files are backed up or have been saved in another partition. Once Vista is deinstalled there is the potential to lose information from the hard drive.
• When using the command prompt type the commands as demonstrated here. Do not enter incorrect commands or try to heavily edit the present settings as this may result in the loss of valuable information or may cause a possible malfunction in the entire system.
• If you are not certain how to remove Vista from the present partition, refer to the help guide on the Vista Installation CD.

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