Troubleshooting Error Code 0x80070057 in Windows Server 2003

To resolve the error code 0x80070057 in Windows Server 2003, follow these steps:

1. Utilise the System File Checker (SFC): Launch the Command Prompt with administrative rights and enter 'sfc /scannow' to scan and repair corrupted system files.
2. Conduct a disk check: Open Command Prompt as administrator, type 'chkdsk /f /r', and press Enter to detect and fix disk errors.
3. Temporarily disable third-party antivirus or firewall software: Occasionally, these programs interfere with system operations. Disable them temporarily to see if the issue resolves.
4. Examine the Windows Registry for errors: Open the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System, and ensure the 'EnableLUA' value is set to 1.
5. Initiate a clean boot: Open the System Configuration tool, select 'Selective startup', disable all non-Microsoft services and startup items, then reboot the system and retry the operation.
6. System restore: If other solutions fail, restore your system to an earlier point where the error did not occur.