This error is essentially a “communication breakdown” between the QuickBooks application and your Windows operating system. The most common causes include:

• Network Path Issues: You are trying to open a file from a mapped drive or a server, but the path is being misread.

• Firewall Blocks: Your security software is preventing QuickBooks from “talking” to the data folder.

• Extension Changes: The company file extension (.QBW) was manually changed or renamed incorrectly.

• Lack of Admin Rights: QuickBooks is running without the necessary Windows permissions to “write” to the folder where the file lives.

• The error triggers the moment you click the company file in the “No Company Open” window.

• QuickBooks crashes immediately after the error appears.

• You can open the file locally on the server, but not from any workstation.

Try these solutions in order. Most users find success with Step 1 or 2.

1. Run QuickBooks as Administrator

Sometimes the simplest fix is granting the software more “authority.”

1. Close QuickBooks completely.

2. Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon on your desktop.

3. Select Run as Administrator.

4. Try opening your company file again.

2. Open the File via UNC Path (Not a Mapped Drive)

If you usually click a “Z:” or “S:” drive to find your file, the mapping might be broken.

1. In QuickBooks, go to File > Open or Restore Company.

2. Select Open a company file and click Next.

3. In the “Look In” box, type the UNC Path of your server (e.g., \\ServerName\CompanyData\).

4. Select your file from this location and click Open.

3. Use the QuickBooks File Doctor

If permissions are the issue, the File Doctor can reset them automatically.

1. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

2. Go to Company File Issues.

3. Select Run QuickBooks File Doctor.

4. Select your company file and choose the option “Check your file and network.”

When Error 80070057 persists, it’s often because the Windows Firewall is blocking the “ports” QuickBooks uses to communicate with the server. Think of ports as specific doors in your computer; if the door is locked, the data can’t get through.

Follow these steps on the Server computer (where the data is stored) and the Workstations to ensure the “doors” are open.

Step 1: Identify Your QuickBooks Version & Ports

QuickBooks uses different ports depending on your version year. You will need these numbers for the next step:

Note: All versions also require Port 8019 for the File Management Service.

Step 2: Create Inbound Rules

1. Open the Start menu, type “Windows Firewall,” and select Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security.

2. Right-click Inbound Rules and select New Rule.

3. Choose Port and click Next.

4. Select TCP and enter the specific port for your year (e.g., 8019, 55383) in the Specific local ports field. Click Next.

5. Select Allow the Connection and click Next.

6. Ensure Domain, Private, and Public are all checked. Click Next.

7. Name the rule (e.g., “QBPorts2025”) and click Finish.

Step 3: Create Outbound Rules

Repeat the exact same process as above, but start by right-clicking Outbound Rules instead of Inbound Rules. This ensures data can travel both into and out of your computer.

Step 4: Add Program Exceptions

Sometimes the ports aren’t enough—you need to tell Windows that the QuickBooks program itself is “trusted.”

1. In the same Firewall window, click Inbound Rules > New Rule.

2. Select Program and click Next.

3. Click This Program Path and browse to the location where QuickBooks is installed (usually C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 20XX).

4. Select the main executable file (usually QBW32.exe) and click Open.

5. Select Allow the Connection, check all profile boxes, name it “QB Program,” and click Finish.

Configuring firewalls can be nerve-wracking—if you click the wrong box, you could accidentally disable your internet or other office software.

At QuickFix Bookkeeping, we can jump in via a secure remote session and handle these configurations for you. We’ll verify your network path, set your permissions, and ensure your firewall is “QuickBooks Friendly” in minutes.

Error 80070057 can sometimes be stubborn, especially if it involves complex Windows Registry issues or damaged Network Descriptor (.ND) files.

At QuickFix Bookkeeping, we specialize in network environment optimization. If your team is constantly being locked out of your books, we can perform a full environment audit to ensure your server and workstations are communicating flawlessly.

Quick Tip: Never try to open a QuickBooks file directly from an email attachment or a cloud-sync folder like Google Drive. Always save it to a local or server folder first.

3. Final Setup, Training & Ongoing Support:

We finalize your setup, connect bank feeds, and provide personalized training to you and your team so you can hit the ground running.