Error no: 0x80070057which says that cannot be installed on the partition

Asked By robert martin 10 points N/A Posted on - 08/24/2012

Hi,

On my notebook, I installed Windows 7, 32 bit version recently, and it was functioning. But a few months later, my notebook began to restart repeatedly. I tried to make an earlier image of Windows, but failed. Again I wanted to install Windows cleanly, but that gave an error no: 0x80070057 which says that cannot be installed on the partition.

Even when I tried to use diskpart method, it was unsuccessful. I have a headache trying to solve this issue. I would like to request the experts to help me resolving this problem. Please help me……….

Error no: 0x80070057

Thanks.

 

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Answered By Carl Jack 10 points N/A #150020

Error no: 0x80070057which says that cannot be installed on the partition

Hello Robert,

To resolve that issue, you will need to try renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder as follows:
 

• On your computer click Start, and then select Run.
• After that go to the Run box and then type: services.msc
• And then click OK.
• Next you will right-click the Automatic Updates service, and then click Stop.
• After that you will need to rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder as follows:
• Click Start, click Run, type %systemroot%, and then click OK.
• Right-click the Software Distribution folder, and then click Rename.
• After that type SoftwareDistribution.old and then press ENTER to rename this folder.
• Once you have done that click Start, and then choose Run.
• After that go to the Run box, and then type: services.msc
• Click OK, and then right-click the Automatic Updates service.
• Click Start.
   

Regards,

Carl

 

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