fix QuickBooks error code 557 is generally seen at the time of downloading payroll updates after upgrading to a new version of QuickBooks. Such an error can be a bit troublesome for you, and one has to be extra careful, as this would risk the information and data. Maintaining accurate and exact record of the data and other things is a bit difficult for you, but this is a legal requirement and has to be done. This error is a pretty common error, that can be seen with the error message stating “QuickBooks has encountered a problem and needs to be close. We are sorry for the inconvenience”. This applies to the windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8.