Windows 10: 0x80070057 Error when updating from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10

I am trying to update a friends PC from Windows 7 to Windows 10.


Installation seems to go fine until I get 0x80070057 error.


Can anyone provide an explanation of the problem and what I can do to fix it ?


Thanks


David

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Here's how to get Windows 10 for free -- still

Well, sorry for so many posts in a row but I wanted to compile what has happened with this clients system:

First I tried the "assistive technologies" update and kept getting the dreaded 0x80070057 error. So, I imaged his Windows 7 drive and attempted to do a fresh install of Windows 10 version 1511 with his OEM key. Worked great! Installed and activated.

did some standard Windows updates but wouldn't bring up the new anniversary 1607 update.

Downloaded and tried to update to 1607, again with the 0x80070057 error.

then found the fix after doing some Google research and BOOM, it is now all updated and activated to Windows 10 version 1607! *Rockout :rockout:

SEE MY ABOVE POST IN QUOTE FOR THE FIX IF YOU GET THE 0x80070057 ERROR.

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Again, for those that want the update reservation and you meet the requirements ---> Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

And, some info from the FAQ page:

Also, some interesting info from the Specifications page:

 

Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

I really hate having to come here and ask for help, but I really am stumped. It hurts my geek pride. I have a PC with fairly modern hardware in it. It has a p8p67 pro in it. I have tried upgrading windows 10 on it twice now. Both times I have had the same result.

After windows finishes upgrading it goes to the log in/set up screen. I can't do anything. No keyboard or mouse input is accepted.

I will list some, or hopefully all, of the troubleshooting steps I have tried:

• Move keyboard and mouse to different USB ports.
• Try different keyboard or mouse.
• Restart computer, repeatedly.
• Google for related issues.
• Update Bios, because why not.
• Create boot media and revert to windows 7.

The windows 10 system restore boot media works fine with keyboard and mouse. All USB ports work in windows 7. I don't know what is wrong. I suspect that windows 10 is lacking a driver of some sort, but since the computer accepts no input I have no way of checking for which driver let alone installing it.

Please help me figure this out. If I have to revert back to windows 7 again, I am not going to get it upgraded to windows 10. Thank you in advanced.