Fix Error 80070057 (The parameter is incorrect)

Learn what to do on the off chance that you see Error 80070057 when attempting to open your company file in QuickBooks Desktop.

On the off chance that you see Error 80070057 (The parameter is wrong) when attempting to open your company file, we're here to help. Follow these means so you can return to taking a shot at QuickBooks.

Solution 1: Open your company file correctly

You may avoid getting an error in case you're opening the company file correctly.

  • Open QuickBooks Desktop.
  • Select the company file.
  • Select Open.
  • Note: If your file is located on a remote PC, learn how to access it correctly.

Solution 2: Update QuickBooks to the latest release

Make sure your QuickBooks is up-to-date so it would have the latest features and fixes.

Solution 3: Run QuickBooks with admin permissions

Make sure QuickBooks has adequate permissions so it can run without any issues.

  • Close QuickBooks Desktop.
  • Right-click the QuickBooks symbol.
  • Select Run as administrator.

On the off chance that your company file didn't open automatically, select the company file, then select Open.

Note: If you get the error while installing QuickBooks Desktop, attempt re-downloading the program from the website.

Solution 4: Move your company file to default location

On the off chance that your company file is saved in an alternate location, move it to its default location.

  • Close QuickBooks Desktop.
  • Browse to the location of your company file.
  • Right-click the company file (.QBW), then select Copy.
  • Browse to the default location, right-click and choose Paste.Location:
  • C:/Users/Public/PublicDocuments/Intuit/QuickBooks/Company Files
  • Open QuickBooks, then select Find a company file.
  • Select Local Drives, then search the company file name.
  • Select the right company file, then Open.

Note: If you're on a multi-client, make sure to share your files after you moved it.

Solution 5: Run the QuickBooks File Doctor

The QuickBooks File Doctor helps fix normal errors when taking a shot at your company file. To utilize File Doctor, download and install the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

Solution 6: Manually Resolve Error 800070057

  • Stage 1: Rename the .ND file
  • Browse to the location of your company file.
  • Search for the corresponding .ND file of your company file.Example: MyCompanyFileName.qbw.nd
  • Right-click the .ND file, then select Rename.
  • Type in .old at the end of the file name.Example: MyCompanyFileName.qbw.nd.old

Note: You may continue to the following stage in case you're utilizing QuickBooks in Multi-client mode.

Step2: Run the QuickBooks Database Server Manager on your server

In the event that you haven't yet, download and install the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

In the tool hub, select Network Issues.

Select QuickBooks Database Server Manager. In the event that QuickBooks isn't installed on your server, you'll be provoked to install it.

Inside the QuickBooks Database Server Manager, select Start Scan if your company file folder(s) are displayed. In the event that they aren't, Browse to the location of your company file and then select Start Scan.

Select Close.

Note: If you're utilizing BitDefender, make sure it excludes QuickBooks folder from scanning.

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