The parameter is incorrect (0x80070057)

roarster · #1 January 22nd, 2008, 12:54 PM

I have backed up my hard drive using vistas back up and restore center (big mistake). I have reinstalled vista and now wish to restore all my old files, windows has made a folder called windows old with all my docs, but i would like to restore everything off the back up dvds i made.

After i select restore all, it starts to restore the the back up then tells me the parameter is incorrect (0x80070057).

I cant find no way around this, is there any way i can recover my back up?

Thanks in advance

**AnnMarie** · #2 January 23rd, 2008, 04:42 AM

Hi roarster. The user here had the same problem and was eventually able to restore his files. He did have to jump through hoops to do this though so I wish you luck.

If the method posted doesnt work for you and your data is important, your best option is to contact Microsoft or failing that, post a question in the Vista Community I linked to where it may be seen by a MS Tech. It looks as though this error may be caused by a bug in the software.

roarster · #3 January 23rd, 2008, 11:26 AM

Thank you ann marie, i have recovered all my documents, pics and music(all the important stuff) by restoring single folders. Just the program file folders all seem to be incomplete, best way i can see forward from that would be to download all my old programs.

Thanks again for the link at least i got my important stuff back, i think next time ill use a proper peice of software for back ups

**AnnMarie** · #4 January 23rd, 2008, 09:02 PM

That's good news roarster and thanks for the update.

I use Acronis True Image 11 Home and I am very pleased with it. It has saved the day on one occasion so far and works as advertised. You can download a free trial from here if you want to check it out.