Encountering an error code when running Windows can be one of the most frustrating problems, as it’s not always entirely clear what went wrong or why it happened. However, that error code can tell you a lot about the problem, and when combined with the context of its arrival, it’s usually possible to find a solution. In the case of error code 0x80070057, it usually has to do with an installation or update problem.

The error code 0x80070057 can appear on a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) or in a white pop-out window, depending on how catastrophic it is. It’s usually not as impactful as some of the other errors that Windows often experiences, but it will still hold you back for a while.

Since error code 0x80070057 is typically related to storage issues, it usually appears when you try to install a new application or perform a Windows update. It can also occur when you upgrade to Windows 10 from an older version of Windows, such as Windows 7 or 8.1.

But you don’t even have to go near Windows 10 to get error code 0x80070057. It’s been around since Windows 7, in one form or another.