Windows 10: Issue with Windows Update – Error Code 0x80070057

I'm encountering an issue with Windows Update on my system. Every time I try to install the latest update, I receive the following error message: "Error 0x80070057 - Windows Update encountered an unknown error." I've tried running the Windows Update Troubleshooter and resetting the Windows Update components, but the problem persists.System Information:Operating System: Windows 10 Home, Version 21H1Processor: Intel Core i5-8265URAM: 8GBStorage: 256GB SSDAntivirus: Microsoft DefenderWhat I’ve Already Tried:Running Windows Update TroubleshooterResetting Windows Update components via Command Promp

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Windows Update gives error code 0x80070057

Too bad that didn't work *Sad

Try a clean startup:

Launch System Configuratiion (msconfig)

on the Services tab:

Hide all Microsoft servicesPress the [Disable all] button

on the Startup tab: Press Open Task Manager
Disable all items listed
Close Task Manager
Press [Ok] on the System Configuration window

Restart your machine
Try a manual Windows Update from Settings -> Update and Recovery (not Control Panel)

The issue might be HW related.

A few other suggested fixes were to run wsreset

This might have more affect (works on Win10, not just Win8.x)
Store - Re-register in Windows 8 and 8.1

Try all three and test an update.

 

Windows Update gives error code 0x80070057

I don't know if this will help but seems like it is pretty common error as once even i got this error in my Windows... This Guide Helped me > Error Code 0x80070057 - Causes and Methods to fix it | Fix Errors

 

error code 0x80070057

Hi Adam,

The error code 0x80070057 might have occurred due to some files or components that are corrupted or missing on the system. To isolate your issue, we'd like to gather more information:

• Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
• Have you tried uninstalling then reinstalling your Windows DVD player?
• Have you tried updating your DVD drivers?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you download and run the troubleshooter for Windows apps by clicking on this

link. This will let you diagnose Windows apps issues and provide you a remedy.

Let us know if you need further assistance.