QuickBooks error 80070057 usually strikes when the user tries to open the company file on the QuickBooks Desktop application. The error shows up on the screen with an error message that reads: Error 80070057. The parameter is incorrect. The user may avoid getting the error by opening the company file correctly and updating QuickBooks to its latest release. Read the entire blog carefully to get detailed information on QuickBooks Desktop error 80070057, its causes and solutions.
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Top reasons causing QuickBooks Desktop error 80070057
Opening the company file in the wrong way is the leading cause of the error. Some other reasons that prompt the error are listed below, have a look:
- QuickBooks Database Server Manager is not running on the server computer.
- The company file you are trying to open is damaged or corrupted.
- QuickBooks cannot access the company file as it is not saved to the default location.
Scroll through the blog and choose the most appropriate solution that fits your situation.
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Methods to Troubleshoot & Fix QuickBooks error code 80070057
Method 1. Shift company file to the default location
The error may occur if the QuickBooks company is saved to a different location. Fix this issue by moving the company file to its default location by following the steps given below:
- Quit QuickBooks and locate your company file with the .qbw extension.
- Right-click the file and choose Copy.
- Browse to the default location of the company file, right-click and then choose Paste.
- Next, launch QuickBooks, and click Find a company file.
- Choose Local Drives and enter the company file name in the search.
- Open the correct company file.
If the error reappears, move to the next method.
Method 2. Fix common multi-user issues by running QuickBooks Database Server Manager
To run the QuickBooks Database Server Manager, you need to have QuickBooks Tool Hub on your server computer. If you haven’t already, follow the steps given below to download the same:
- You need to close QuickBooks to download the QuickBooks Tool Hub file.
- We suggest downloading the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Move to Downloads and open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
- Start installing the tool hub by following the prompt steps.
- Also, agree to the terms and conditions.
- From there, choose Network Issues.
- Click QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
- Choose your company file folder from the server manager and then click Start Scan.
- If your company file folder is not there, browse to the company file location and then click Start Scan.
- Now, close the window.
We hope you have successfully resolved QuickBooks error 80070057 after following the methods discussed above. If the error continues, consult the certified QuickBooks expert’s team by calling us on our helpline number +1 800-579-9430.
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