1. Recreate Installation Media
- Recreate the installation USB/DVD using a reliable tool like the Windows Media Creation Tool.
- Ensure the ISO file is downloaded without corruption:
- Check your internet connection.
- Verify the ISO checksum if possible.
2. Format the Target Drive Properly
- Boot into the installation media.
- When you reach the installation screen:
- Choose Custom Install.
- Select the drive where Windows will be installed.
- Click Delete or Format to reset the partition.
- Ensure the partition style matches the system’s firmware:
- UEFI systems: Use GPT partition style.
- Legacy BIOS systems: Use MBR partition style.
Note: Converting between GPT and MBR will erase all data on the drive.
3. Use DiskPart to Clean the Drive
- Open a Command Prompt from the installation media:
- Press Shift + F10 when on the installation screen.
- Run the following commands:cmdCopy code
diskpart list disk select disk <disk_number> clean create partition primary format fs=ntfs quick assign exit
- Close the Command Prompt and continue with the installation.
4. Test the Drive for Errors
- Use a third-party tool or the disk-checking utility to test the target drive:
- For hard drives: Use tools like CrystalDiskInfo or the manufacturer’s diagnostics software.
- Run
chkdsk /f /r
from a recovery console.
5. Check System Compatibility
- Verify that your hardware meets the minimum requirements for the Windows version you’re installing.
- Ensure your BIOS/UEFI is updated to the latest version.
6. Bypass Registry Errors
- If you’re upgrading or reinstalling:
7. Replace Faulty RAM (If Suspected)
- Faulty RAM can cause installation errors.
- Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool to check for memory issues.
Quick Workaround for Upgrades
If this error occurs during a version upgrade:
- Open Registry Editor (
Win + R
>regedit
). - Navigate to:plaintextCopy code
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX
- Delete the UX subkey (if it exists).
- Restart the computer and try the installation again.
If All Else Fails
- Check Logs:
- Open the
setupact.log
orsetuperr.log
in theC:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther
directory for detailed errors.
- Open the
- Use Alternate Installation Media:
- Try a different USB drive or DVD for the installation.
By systematically addressing the potential causes above, you should be able to resolve the 0x80070057 error and proceed with the Windows installation.