How to fix error 0x80070057 − Windows 10, Windows 8.1., Windows 7 (While installing Windows)

If the error message 0x80070057 appears when you try to install Windows, you need to delete the partition where the previous version of Windows was installed (usually Local Disk (C:)), as well as the System Reserved Partition. After you have deleted it, you need to create a new partition and install Windows in it.

Note: Usually the smaller partition (in size) is the one that contains the Windows installation files.

To delete and recreate the partition, follow the steps below :

1. Insert the Windows DVD & Start installation;
2. Choose the Custom (Advanced) type of installation;
3. Select Disk 0 partition 1, and click Delete. This step will delete the System Reserved Space;
   *Click OK when the dialog box appears;
4. Select Disk 0 partition 2, and do the same steps as done with Disk 0 partition 1;
5. Click on Unallocated Space and click on (Drive options -> ) New to create a new partition;
6. Enter the size of the partition (calculated in megabytes - 1 GB = 1024 MBs) and click on Apply and OK;
   * If you want to create a partition of 97 GBs you need to type 100000.
7. Select the Disk 0 partition 2 (e.g. the one of 100 GB), and click on Format, under Drive options.

According to some users, removing and reinserting the RAM sticks should solve the 0x80070057 error message. Be very careful when removing and reinserting the stick(s), in order to avoid damaging it and the socket on the motherboard.