Windows 10 Anniversary update is like any other previously rolled out updates for Windows and is available in all those regions where Windows 10 is officially available. Microsoft releases system updates from time to times and by default To fix bugs on current system and improve features. windows 10 is set to install updates automatically. when ever any new updates are available this will download automatically itself. but some times things don't goes well and update installation failed with error message.
There were some problems installing updates, but we’ll try again later If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help – (0x80070057)”.
This error may also come up with a slightly different message such as “Something went wrong”
Reason Behind The Error 0x80070057
• You are trying to back up your files, and there is a corruption.
• You are trying to install a Windows operating system and the System Reserved Partition is
corrupted.
• Corrupt registry or policy entries are interfering with the Windows Update process.
• There were some problems installing updates, and the system will attempt to try again later.
Tips to fix Windows 10 anniversary update error code issue - 0x80070057/0xa0000400
Use the windows update Troubleshooter
Windows 10 having a inbuilt Troubleshooting tool to fix Windows update related error. It’s the easiest method to try, so go ahead and run it first.
Head over to the Microsoft support site and download the troubleshooter (direct download link). Once downloaded, open the destination folder and then execute the application.
To manually run the Troubleshooting tool click on start search and type Troubleshooting. and click the trouble shooting as shown bellow picture.
when the troubleshooting window open click on view all on left side. now scroll down and select windows update. this will open windows update troubleshooting window. click Advanced Settings and you’ll find an “Apply repairs Automatically” tick on it and click next.
this will check the system for errors and problems which prevent to install updates this which can take a few minutes to complete and fix them itself.
After complete the troubleshooting it should hopefully clear up the problems. Now Restart the windows and again check for updates once again.
Delete Windows SoftwareDistribution Folder
When you failed to finish Windows 10 anniversary update, it might because the update files which may go out of data or error occurred to the files. Therefore, you may also try to delete all content in the folder where you download Windows 10 anniversary update file and re-download the files again:
To Delete Windows download folder content and re-download Windows 10 anniversary update file
There were some problems installing updates, but we’ll try again later If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help – (0x80070057)”.
This error may also come up with a slightly different message such as “Something went wrong”
Error 0x80070057 indicates that the windows updates have failed and there are numerous reasons for the error to pop-up which could be corrupt windows update components, previous updates that failed and caused corruption with the system files needed to pack and unpack update packages, and apply them 0x80070057 number is the hexadecimal error number, and is common Error in Windows 10, 8.1 and 7.
Many users have reported that the installation process crashes while installing Update and an unknown error code 0x80070057 comes up..Most of the users are reporting the 0x80070057 error occur when they attempt to update Windows 10 Anniversary Update.Generally error code 80070057 signals corruption of Windows update files
Reason Behind The Error 0x80070057
• You are trying to back up your files, and there is a corruption.
• You are trying to install a Windows operating system and the System Reserved Partition is
corrupted.
• Corrupt registry or policy entries are interfering with the Windows Update process.
• There were some problems installing updates, and the system will attempt to try again later.
Use the windows update Troubleshooter
Windows 10 having a inbuilt Troubleshooting tool to fix Windows update related error. It’s the easiest method to try, so go ahead and run it first.
Head over to the Microsoft support site and download the troubleshooter (direct download link). Once downloaded, open the destination folder and then execute the application.
To manually run the Troubleshooting tool click on start search and type Troubleshooting. and click the trouble shooting as shown bellow picture.
when the troubleshooting window open click on view all on left side. now scroll down and select windows update. this will open windows update troubleshooting window. click Advanced Settings and you’ll find an “Apply repairs Automatically” tick on it and click next.
this will check the system for errors and problems which prevent to install updates this which can take a few minutes to complete and fix them itself.
After complete the troubleshooting it should hopefully clear up the problems. Now Restart the windows and again check for updates once again.
Delete Windows SoftwareDistribution Folder
When you failed to finish Windows 10 anniversary update, it might because the update files which may go out of data or error occurred to the files. Therefore, you may also try to delete all content in the folder where you download Windows 10 anniversary update file and re-download the files again:
Open Command Prompt, right-click the Start menu (or press Windows+X), choose “Command Prompt (Admin)” and then click Yes to allow it to run with administrative privileges. At the Command Prompt, type the following command and then hit Enter to stop the Windows Update service and its related serves.
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop dosvc
Now Go to C: > Windows > SoftwareDistribution > DataStore and to C: > Windows > Software Distribution > Downloads Delete all the files in the folder.
It may ask you for administrator permission. Give it.Don’t worry. There’s nothing vital here. Windows Update will recreate what it needs the next time you run it.
Now Again move to command prompt and restart the stopped services to to this type bellow commands one by one and press enter key.
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start dosvc
When the service has restarted, you can close Command Prompt and restart Windows. Give Windows Update another try and see if your problem has been fixed.You will be able to download and install the updates successfully.
Use the System File Checker
Windows has an inbuilt System File Checker tool we can use to scan the system for any potentially corrupted files. This tool will detail and potentially fix any unexpected corruptions, returning the system to good working state.
To Run the system file check tool first open command prompt To do this, click Start, type Command Prompt or cmd in the Search box, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
sfc /scannow
The sfc /scannow command will scan all protected system files, and replace corrupted files with a cached copy that is located in a compressed folder at %WinDir%\System32\dllcache.
This command can take a little time to complete. Do not close the Command Prompt window until the verification is 100% complete. On completion, you’ll receive one of the following messages:
• Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
Your system did not contain any corrupted files; you need to try another fix for this issue
• Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
You need to reboot your system into Safe Mode, then run the command
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them. Details are included in the CBS.Log %WinDir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log.
To view the details of what the System File Checker fixed, see the instructions below
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them. Details are included in the CBS.Log %WinDir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log.
You’ll need to manually repair the corrupted files.
Read how to Fix Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them error using DISM tool
WiFi/LAN Disabling
Some times there may be severe corruptions with the update store, which is preventing Anniversary Update from being installed. The solution to fix this issue is to disable the internet, (LAN or WAN) whilst the installer is verifying Anniversary Update Files.
To do this Go to Windows Update and open Check for Updates Click on “Get the Anniversary Update Now” You should now receive a notification asking you to download “Windows10Upgrade28084” Wait for the program to go to the Verifying Download stage, once it hits 100%, immediately TURN OFF your WiFI or LAN connection to do this
Hold the Windows Key and Press R. Type ncpa.cpl and Click OK.Right Click either your Wireless LAN Adapter or Ethernet LAN Adapter and choose Disable.
The installation will get stuck around 2%-3%, wait a minute Once the update has finished verifying, you can enable it by right clicking the disabled adapter.
Modify Windows Registry Editor
If all of above methods doesn’t work, we can make changes to the Windows Registry to fix this Error.
Note : Before Make any changes on windows registry its Recommended to Create A System Restore point . so that if any things gone wrong while make changes on Registry we can revert back our system to previous working state.
Read How to Create System Restore point in windows 10, 8.1 and 7
Now Fallow bellow steps to make changes on Registry
first Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialogue, then type regedit and press Enter. this will open the windows registry editor window. now nevigate to fallowing
Ensure the following registry entries match your own:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX] "IsConvergedUpdateStackEnabled"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings] "UxOption"=dword:00000000
Make the changes if necessary, then reboot your system and attempt the upgrade.
Fix An internal error has occurred: The parameter is incorrect: (0x80070057)
If you are facing An internal error has occurred: The parameter is incorrect: (0x80070057) error nevigate to fallowing registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\SystemCertificates
Now Right-click SystemCertificates, and create New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Enter the name as CopyFileBufferedSynchronousIo, and set the Value to 1. Hit OK, then restart your system.
Fix Windows 10 anniversary update error 0x80070057/0xa0000400 with media creation tool
If above all methods are failed to fix ERROR 0X80070057, Don't worry we can install anniversary update using windows media creation tool.
Media Creation Tool allows users to perform an in-place upgrade or clean install Windows 10 1607 so that you’ll not be able to met the update error code or failure issue. Here below are the detail steps:
• Download Media Creation Tool from Microsoft and double-click MediaCreationTool.exe to launch the tool;
• Follow the setup steps till you see Windows 10 Setup and select Upgrade this PC now > ClickNext.
• Click Accept when the download complete and make sure the installer is set to Keep personal files and apps as the default behavior;
• If it’s not, click Change what to keep to change the settings;
• Click Install to begin the update process.
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop dosvc
Now Go to C: > Windows > SoftwareDistribution > DataStore and to C: > Windows > Software Distribution > Downloads Delete all the files in the folder.
It may ask you for administrator permission. Give it.Don’t worry. There’s nothing vital here. Windows Update will recreate what it needs the next time you run it.
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start dosvc
When the service has restarted, you can close Command Prompt and restart Windows. Give Windows Update another try and see if your problem has been fixed.You will be able to download and install the updates successfully.
Use the System File Checker
Windows has an inbuilt System File Checker tool we can use to scan the system for any potentially corrupted files. This tool will detail and potentially fix any unexpected corruptions, returning the system to good working state.
To Run the system file check tool first open command prompt To do this, click Start, type Command Prompt or cmd in the Search box, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
sfc /scannow
The sfc /scannow command will scan all protected system files, and replace corrupted files with a cached copy that is located in a compressed folder at %WinDir%\System32\dllcache.
This command can take a little time to complete. Do not close the Command Prompt window until the verification is 100% complete. On completion, you’ll receive one of the following messages:
• Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
Your system did not contain any corrupted files; you need to try another fix for this issue
• Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
You need to reboot your system into Safe Mode, then run the command
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them. Details are included in the CBS.Log %WinDir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log.
To view the details of what the System File Checker fixed, see the instructions below
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them. Details are included in the CBS.Log %WinDir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log.
You’ll need to manually repair the corrupted files.
Read how to Fix Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them error using DISM tool
WiFi/LAN Disabling
Some times there may be severe corruptions with the update store, which is preventing Anniversary Update from being installed. The solution to fix this issue is to disable the internet, (LAN or WAN) whilst the installer is verifying Anniversary Update Files.
To do this Go to Windows Update and open Check for Updates Click on “Get the Anniversary Update Now” You should now receive a notification asking you to download “Windows10Upgrade28084” Wait for the program to go to the Verifying Download stage, once it hits 100%, immediately TURN OFF your WiFI or LAN connection to do this
Hold the Windows Key and Press R. Type ncpa.cpl and Click OK.Right Click either your Wireless LAN Adapter or Ethernet LAN Adapter and choose Disable.
The installation will get stuck around 2%-3%, wait a minute Once the update has finished verifying, you can enable it by right clicking the disabled adapter.
Modify Windows Registry Editor
If all of above methods doesn’t work, we can make changes to the Windows Registry to fix this Error.
Note : Before Make any changes on windows registry its Recommended to Create A System Restore point . so that if any things gone wrong while make changes on Registry we can revert back our system to previous working state.
Read How to Create System Restore point in windows 10, 8.1 and 7
Now Fallow bellow steps to make changes on Registry
first Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialogue, then type regedit and press Enter. this will open the windows registry editor window. now nevigate to fallowing
Ensure the following registry entries match your own:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX] "IsConvergedUpdateStackEnabled"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings] "UxOption"=dword:00000000
Make the changes if necessary, then reboot your system and attempt the upgrade.
Fix An internal error has occurred: The parameter is incorrect: (0x80070057)
If you are facing An internal error has occurred: The parameter is incorrect: (0x80070057) error nevigate to fallowing registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\SystemCertificates
Now Right-click SystemCertificates, and create New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Enter the name as CopyFileBufferedSynchronousIo, and set the Value to 1. Hit OK, then restart your system.
If above all methods are failed to fix ERROR 0X80070057, Don't worry we can install anniversary update using windows media creation tool.
Media Creation Tool allows users to perform an in-place upgrade or clean install Windows 10 1607 so that you’ll not be able to met the update error code or failure issue. Here below are the detail steps:
• Download Media Creation Tool from Microsoft and double-click MediaCreationTool.exe to launch the tool;
• Follow the setup steps till you see Windows 10 Setup and select Upgrade this PC now > ClickNext.
• Click Accept when the download complete and make sure the installer is set to Keep personal files and apps as the default behavior;
• If it’s not, click Change what to keep to change the settings;
• Click Install to begin the update process.
Read More How to install windows 10 Anniversary update using Windows Media Creation Tool
Hope any of method will help you to fix windows update Error 0X80070057 . Have any query comment bellow.
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