How to Resolve Error Code 80070057 in QuickBooks?

QuickBooks is a cutting-edge bookkeeping and accounting program that is used by millions of business owners around the world. It enables them to handle some of the most difficult activities, such as daily transaction tracking, expenditure management, customer invoicing, and tax filing. Despite its robustness, though, the software is not without flaws.

Today, I’m going to talk about one of the most prevalent error codes that many QB users in the community have encountered.

What is QuickBooks Error 80070057?

The QuickBooks error 80070057 is a run-time error that occurs when you attempt to open a company file. This error is frequently caused by problems communicating with the QB Company file across a network of machines (Server or Host).

QuickBooks Error 80070057 simply signifies that you lack the necessary rights to delete or remove the QB files from the specified folder. If you have read/write access and the authority to delete/create QuickBooks Company files saved in a specified folder, you can use/open/access the QuickBooks application in a multi-user environment.

When this problem occurs, the system displays the following error message:

What Causes QuickBooks Error Code 80070057?

The following are some of the possible causes of QB Error 80070057:-

• Damage File(s) with Network Data (.ND): Network Data (.ND) files are configuration files that store information/details about QuickBooks Company Files access in multi-user mode. It allows programmes and other applications to determine which database server they will use. When users attempt to move or delete.ND files on the host or server machine, the files become unreadable. As a result, Error Code 80070057 is generated.
• Improper Firewall & Internet Security Configuration: System Security programmes and Firewalls can sometimes be configured incorrectly or inappropriately, causing the communication path between QuickBooks Desktop and QB Database Server to become distorted. In this case, the odds of encountering QB Error code 80070057 increase significantly.
• This error number can also appear when a QB user tries to open/access a QB corporate file directly from a shared folder. Because only the server or the host computer has authority to read or open the QB server files, this frequently occurs.
• BitDefender is the antivirus software utilised, and it blocks unusual ports when there is data transmission between the systems. The database service on the host machine is used by QuickBooks Desktop 2018, 2017, and 2016. The ports 56728(2018), 56727(2017), and 56726(2016) are used to communicate with this database service. Bitdefender’s default setting is to block these ports.

Some Other Possible Causes of QB Error 80070057

• Because of the changing company file extension, QuickBooks is unable to read your company file.
• QuickBooks software installation has been harmed.
• QuickBooks file extensions for Windows are incorrect, such as.qbm,.qbb, and.qbx.
• Use of a third-party firewall that isn’t set up to work with QuickBooks.
• You’re attempting to open QB software by accessing a portable business file.

Latest Methods to Troubleshoot the QuickBooks Error 80070057

In the infographic below, you’ll find 5 possible solutions to QuickBooks Error 80070057. If you want to examine the in-depth troubleshooting methods for this error, you can skip this section and go straight to the actions listed below.

To fix the QuickBooks problem code 80070057, use the techniques listed below:-

Solution 1: Edit or Delete the .nd File

• To begin, go to the QuickBooks Company folder and create a fresh copy of the Network Data (.nd) configuration files.
• After ensuring that all users have logged out/signed out, shut down the QuickBooks application on all machines.
• Go to the QB corporate file folder after logging in as the system administrator.
• Locate the.nd extension file that is related with the problematic QB business file.
• If you are able to locate the desired file, you can either rename it or remove it. In all scenarios, this step will result in the file being created automatically.

Solution 2: Rescan your File using the QuickBooks Database Server Manager

• Open/access the QuickBooks Database Server Manager on the file hosting system or server. Re-scan the full QB corporate file folder at a later time.
• Now Select the “QuickBooks Database Server Manager” icon from the “Taskbar” tab of the Windows taskbar.
• If you discover that the QB company file is already mentioned, you should:
  • Select “Scan” from the drop-down menu.
  • Select the “Add Folder” option from the drop-down menu.
• Select the desired folder and press the “OK” button after going to the folder location. Later, select “Scan” from the menu.
• The ‘QuickBooks File Sharing Permission’ will be reconfigured throughout the scan process. As a result, it allows all computers to access the permission, which causes the firewall and Internet Security Settings to report errors.
• Open the QuickBooks software on both the host and guest computers.

Solution 3: Reconfigure the BitDefender

• Firstly, Select the “Antivirus” option from the “BitDefender 10.0” menu.
• Select “Custom level” => “Exclude path from scan” from the drop-down menu.
• Select the “New item” tab from the drop-down menu.
• Choose between “mapped drive” and “UNC path.” Both of them used to look through the files of the QB Company. “Q:” for example.

Solution 4: Download, Run QuickBooks File Doctor tool

• The QuickBooks File Doctor (QFD) tool can assist you in resolving this error.
• You must first download and install this tool on your computer before running it.
• This utility will automatically discover and fix all damaged or corrupted files.

Solution 5: Authenticate the company file name Extension

• To begin, right-click on the Company file and select Properties.
• Then choose Properties from the drop-down menu.
• Go to the QuickBooks tab.
• Now, in the Filename area, type the file extension and the QuickBooks software version that was last used to open the file.
• Last but not least, press the OK button.

Step 1: Change the File Extension

• Create a new folder by right-clicking on the screen.
• Copy the Company file and paste it into a new folder.
• Right-click the folder and select Rename from the menu that appears.
• To make modifications, rename the file extension to.qbm and click Save.
• To restore the Portable company file, open QuickBooks.
• If you have trouble opening QuickBooks, rename the extension to.qbb.
• Restore the backup by opening QuickBooks desktop.
• If you’re having trouble opening the file, change the extension to.qbx.
• Last but not least, Open QB Convert the document to an accounting copy.

Step 2: Copy the company file from its current location and paste it into a different folder in Flash drive

• QuickBooks Desktop and Windows Explorer should both be open.
• Go to “File,” right-click, and select “New Folder.”
• Copy and paste “Companyfile.QBW” from the Flash drive into a new folder.
• Restart QuickBooks Desktop and create a new folder.

Solution 6: Perform a Clean Installation of QuickBooks

• During the uninstall and installation of QB Desktop, perform a clean install.

Solution 7: Converting Files from Mac to Windows

• To convert QuickBooks from Mac to Microsoft Windows, go to the Windows function and select the Back-Up option.

Wrapping-up!

To fix QuickBooks Error 80070057, follow the instructions outlined above. You can contact our QuickBooks support hotline number if you require quick assistance and support with any QB issues. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide you with the best services possible.