Error 80070057 usually appears when you try to open a company file and QuickBooks says “The parameter is incorrect.” It sounds technical, but it typically means QuickBooks can’t properly access the file at its current location. Here’s how to fix it.
Why This Happens
This error is caused by one of three things: the company file is stored on a network path or external drive that QuickBooks can’t reliably access, the .ND and .TLG network descriptor files are corrupted, or Windows permissions on the folder containing the company file are too restrictive.
Step-by-Step Fix
- Navigate to the folder containing your company file (
.QBW). - Look for files with the same name but extensions .ND and .TLG.
- Rename both files by adding .old to their names (e.g.,
company.nd.old). QuickBooks will recreate them automatically. - Right-click the company file folder, choose Properties > Security, and confirm your Windows user has Full Control.
- Try opening the company file in QuickBooks. In most cases, renaming the .ND and .TLG files resolves it immediately.
- If the error persists, move the company file to a local drive (C: drive) temporarily and open it from there.
Extra Tips to Prevent This in Future
- If your company file lives on a network share, switch to the local copy first to confirm the file itself isn’t damaged before troubleshooting the network path.
- QuickBooks company files should ideally be stored on local drives of the host machine — not mapped network drives or USB drives.
- Run Verify Data (File > Utilities) after fixing the error to confirm the company file is intact.
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