When you are updating your Windows and suddenly A Windows Update Error 0x80070057 pops-up.

This
is so annoying. This error is generally faced by Windows users. Nowadays, Windows 10 anniversary
update is trending and I have seen many people are facing this issue. Due to the lack of information
what thing is causing this issue, they failed to resolve it.

So, now let's know what's causing this issue to occur. This error generally occurs when Windows Update
can't get proper permissions or access to make changes in the Windows or a malware is interfering with
the system.

Method 1: By keeping free space on installation drive (usually C:

drive)
Yes, it’s true. You can avoid most of the Windows error by keeping free space on installation drive. It is
essential to keep free space on the installation drive because this space is used by various system files
and for various system functions. So the “0x80070057” error pops-up, whenever the system gets
overcrowded and and lacks free space. Thus, if you have got the error, then first check space on the
installation drive. There is a high possibility that you must be lacking free space on the drive.

To overcome this problem, you shouldn’t store your personal data or files in the installation drive. You
can transfer your personal data to another drive or to an external drive so that you can create some
space in the installation drive. Also uninstall unwanted or unused programs or applications to make
some free space.

Method 2: By giving administrator’s permission and access

Sometimes when you are updating your Windows using a user other than admin, this problem might
occur. While updating your Windows, Windows update needs to make some changes in the operating
system and system files. These system files are present in installation drive (usually C: drive) and are
only accessible to the admin. So due to lack of permissions or access to installation drive Windows
update cannot fails to perform it’s task and this error appears.

Method 3: Clearing and editing registry files

Windows Registry is an essential component of Windows. It is like a database that stores files and
information related to Windows software and applications. Even when you uninstall a program, the files
associated with it retains. This causes piling of unwanted registry entries. This also leads to the
“0x80070057” error.

There are so many registry cleaner in the market. You can use any one of the reputed registry cleaner
(CC Cleaner). It wipes out unwanted registry files and entries.

If you don’t want to use a registry cleaner, you can edit registry file by manually to overcome this
problem. To do this, you can follow the following steps.

STEP:1- Open Notepad.

STEP:2-Copy and paste the following in the notepad.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX]
“IsConvergedUpdateStackEnabled”=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings]
“UxOption”=dword:00000000
Step:3-Then save the notepad with the name “WinUpdateFix.reg”.
Step:4-Next, you need to run the file you’ve just created.
This should fix the Windows Update Error 0x80070057.

Method 4 – By Renaming ‘SoftwareDistribution’ Folder

Error “0x80070057” occurs when something goes wrong with the Windows updates. It directly affects
the folder ‘SoftwareDistribution’. This folder stores all the services related to the Windows Update. Try
renaming this folder because this trick has worked and fixed the error.

To do so, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step:1- First of all disable Windows Update and your network connection.
Step:2-Open the ‘Run’ command from ‘Start’ menu.
Step:3-Type the command “%SystemRoot%.” and press enter.
Step:4- By doing so a ‘SoftwareDistrubution’ folder appears in the result.
Step:5-Rename the folder to ‘SoftwareDistribution.OLD.’
Step:6-Restart your computer. Then Turn on the Windows Update and your network
connection.

Method 5 – Try SFCFix 3.0

SFCFix is a tool which automatically repairs file system and registry corruptions. SFCFix has a lot power
than just explained, as it uses an advanced algorithm to find and replace corrupt or missing files. You can
download SFCFix from Google or MajorGeeks easily. It is simple to use.

Just download SFCFix 3.0 and run it. It may take 15-25 minutes.

After the scan has completed a file named SFCFix.txt will launch showing the results. It will tell you what
file was corrupted and that it was fixed .

Method 6-Fix for Windows 10 Anniversary Update Error 0x80070057

I have heard that many people are having trouble in updating new Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
They are getting the same Windows Update Error 0x80070057 and freezing issues.The following steps
will tell you how to perform Windows 10 Anniversary Update successfully.

Step:1-Open Windows Update (Settings >> Update and Security>>Windows Update) and search
for the new update.
Step:2-The update which you are supposed to download is named as ’
Windows10Upgrade28084’.
Step:3-Double click the update file and proceed to download to the file.
Step:4-Turn off your network connection as soon as your download reaches to 100% and you
see the verifying download message.
Step:5-Doing so will bypass the verification and your update starts installing.
Step:6-Sometimes it might get stuck at 2%. If it happens re-enable your network connection.
Step:7-Now, your Windows will update without giving any error.
Method 7-Calling the tech support
The error “0x80070057” occurs when something goes wrong with Windows Update. We have already
discussed how to fix this error and if you are not confident of performing the above tasks you can
contact a reputed computer support firm. You must be very cautious while choosing the tech support.
So always pick a reputed and well-known firm.