I was trying to install a netgear WNA3100 wireless adapter on my HP Pavilion desktop. I got an error message 0X80070057. I need help how to fix this error.
Hey buddy,
I was also suffering from this problem recently. I have tried many things but not got the solutions. Then one day I was researching and came across this wonderful article. I have tried step by step instruction and my problem got fixed easily.
You can read the link by following the link - https://www.microsoftwindowssupportnumber.com/blog/fix-windows-update-error-0x80070057/
if you want to know what this is the error code is related to Update Windows driver: An obsolete driver can be one reason for causing this error problem. Therefore to remove 0x80070057 errors message from your system you need to update your Windows driver. For that you must http://download.cnet.com/slimdrivers-free/3000-18513_4-75279940.html also it might take some time being a freeware driver solution note: it will find all of your outdated drivers this is a free driver solutions this will automatically search for and find the correct driver you will have to update every driver individually once you update you might be asked whether you want to restart or make a system restore point click no to both of these then continue updating each driver free then restart once all of the drivers have been updated http://download.cnet.com/drivermax/3000-18513_4-10572602.html Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 free driver program Registry repair: Corruption to the registry can cause 0x80070057 errors to appear. Registry is the storehouse of files and program settings. Therefore frequent access to the registry key can cause corruption to it. Therefore you need to to repair the http://download.cnet.com/jetclean/3000-18512_4-75627788.html registry. also http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/ If the error problem still remains in your system then it is recommended to http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Security_Essentials_for_Windows_d6242.html microsoft security essentials your operating system must be registered Win7/Vista/XP 64 bit http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=4281&file=1&evp=dbb3b0aebe6a6a4ff18089a6489a5e62 anti malware free edition Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials/product-information malware protection It might be possible that due to virus or malware has infected your system that's causing 0x80070057 errors. The anti spyware software will remove the viruses and make your system clean. Hence increases the performance level of your system. all of this is freeware hope this helps if there are any stubborn drivers click start control panel administration tools computer management device manager scroll through all of your devices if you see a yellow question or exclamation mark ? ! or a red X you will need to update the drivers for this device right click select update driver/reinstall driver if you can see your usb device but its not working scroll to Ports(Com&Ltd) right click to update driver http://www.downloadcollection.com/device_doctor.htm Device Doctor is a freeware Windows application that scans your computer hardware and checks to see if there are new driver updates available for your devices. It also locates drivers for Unidentified Devices in the Windows Device Manager. This tool was designed to be very simple and easy to use
click start control panel administrative tools computer management then select event viewer this may vary depending on what operating system you have
extend the events there you will see errors in red you will no what exactly what the error was and at what time it occured
you might be able work your way through the problem
if you need more help with this post a reply with the error message details
To fix 0x80070057 errors you need to follow the steps given below:
If the resource CD does not work then I would recommend you to download the installation software for the adapter from the below link:
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17393
Install the adapter using the software available on the link above.
I hope this information allows you to resolve this issue.
Regards
Anand
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