The c0070057 error code is a Windows error code that indicates a problem with a device driver. This error code can be caused by a variety of factors, including outdated or corrupt drivers, conflicts between devices, or hardware problems. In some cases, this error code can be caused by a virus or other malware infection.
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1. Download and run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Open Windows Update and click on the Settings gear icon.
- Under Update Settings, click on the Troubleshoot tab.
- On the Troubleshoot tab, click on the Windows Update Troubleshooter button.
- The Windows Update Troubleshooter will open.
- On the first screen, click on the Diagnose button.
- The Windows Update Troubleshooter will start to scan your computer for issues.
- If the Windows Update Troubleshooter finds any issues, it will display them on the second screen.
- If the Windows Update Troubleshooter finds a solution to the issue, it will offer to fix it.
- If you want to continue troubleshooting the issue, you can click on the Next button.
- If the Windows Update Troubleshooter finds no issues, it will report the results on the third screen.
- If you want to restart your computer to apply the changes, you can click on the Restart Now button.
- If you want to close the Windows Update Troubleshooter, you can click on the Finish button.
2. Run a full scan of your computer with your antivirus software
- Open the antivirus software and navigate to the “Scan” tab.
- Select the “Full Scan” option.
- Verify the settings and click the “Start Scan” button.
- Wait for the scan to complete.
- Once the scan is complete, review the results and fix any issues that were found.
3. Clean your computer's registry
- Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking.
- Click on the Start button and then click on "Run."
- Type "regedit" into the Open box and then click on the OK button.
- Locate and click on the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
- Right-click on the {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0004-ABCDEFFEDCBA} key and then click on "Delete."
- Close the registry editor.
- Restart your computer.
4. Update your computer's drivers
- Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button, type "device manager" in the search box, and press ENTER.
- Under the Display adapters section, locate the Windows graphics device. If the graphics device is not listed, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.
- On the General tab, click the Driver tab.
- In the Driver list, locate the graphics driver that is not working and click the Update button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the updated graphics driver.
5. Use the System File Checker tool to repair corrupted system files
- Open the System File Checker tool by going to Start > All Programs > Windows Accessories > System File Checker.
- Click the Repair button.
- If the System File Checker finds corrupted system files, it will offer to repair them. Click the Repair button.
- If the System File Checker is unable to repair the corrupted system files, it will warn you of the problem and provide a list of possible solutions. Click the Repair button if you want to try to repair the files yourself.
- If the System File Checker is unable to repair the corrupted system files, you will need to restore the system files from a backup.
If you didn't find success with an option above, then try:
- Perform a clean boot of your computer.
- Restore your computer to an earlier restore point.
- Run the DISM tool.
- Reinstall Windows 10.