QuickBooks is popular accounting software that has been used by many business owners for their accounting purposes. But some errors irritate user and disturbed their workflow. In this segment we will discuss about the QuickBooks Error code 80070057. This is the most common error which is reported by the users. We will discuss their causes, symptoms and solution to fix this error 80070057.
What is QuickBooks Error Code 80070057?
QuickBooks Error Code 80070057 typically arise when you trying to access your company file. This error indicates that there is a problem in communication between QuickBooks and the company files over a network such as server or host.
To understand this error easily, let us tell you that you do not have the required permission to delete or manage QuickBooks files in the specified folder. Due to which you are unable to access these files. Even when you are using multi-user, you need to have the ability to read, write and delete/create QuickBooks company files in that specific folder to use QuickBooks.
Causes of QuickBooks Error Code 80070057
When the software cannot read the company file due to some modifications in the company file extension. This can lead to error code 80070057.
- This error can cause due to incorrect QuickBooks extension for example .qbb, .qbm, .qbx for windows file extension.
- If you are using a third-party firewall that is not configured.
- QuickBooks error code 80070057 can occur when the software lacks the required permissions to open the company file.
- When you are launching the portable company file before accessing the software.
- Improper firewall and internet security settings can also be responsible for this error.
- You are accessing the QuickBooks company file through a shared folder.
- Due to damaged network data (.ND) files, you may face the error. When you are trying to delete .ND files on the server or host PC.
- Sometimes antivirus blocks ports between computers. This can also cause QB error 80070057.
How to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code 80070057?
Here are some solutions, you can fix QuickBooks Error Code 80070057 by following below steps-
Solution 1- Run QuickBooks as administrator.
- If you are facing QuickBooks Error Code 80070057 you can fix this error by running quickbooks as administrator.
- To run as administrator first you need to quit from QuickBooks application.
- Now right click on the QuickBooks icon and select the option “Run as administrator.”
- Open the QuickBooks application and check error is resolved.
Solution 2- Access the Company File within QuickBooks
- Open your QuickBooks program.
- Now try to open the company files from within QuickBooks.
Solution 3- Update QuickBooks with latest version
- The first step is go to the Help menu and click on Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- Now choose the update now tab.
- Then choose to get Updates and the process of download latest update is started.
- After downloading restart QuickBooks.
- Now allow the option to install latest updates.
Solution 4- Move the company file.
- Open the C:\ drive and create a folder.
- Save the company file in this new location.
- Check if you can now run that particular company file.
Solution 5- Use QuickBooks file doctor.
- Install the QuickBooks tool hub from official website.
- Open the tool hub. You have to choose Company File Issues.
- Run QuickBooks file doctor and it start detecting.
- Then a list came in front of you choose your company file.
- Repair process start once it completed, again open the company file and check error has been resolved.
Solution 6- Modify Firewall and Antivirus Settings
- Exit from quick book and click window+R key in keyboard.
- Type control panel in the box and enter it.
- Go to the Firewall Settings. And click on it.
- Click on the Allow Programs option and select quickbooks from the list.
- Click OK button and reboot the system.
