What is causing the “Error 87 the Parameter is Incorrect” error?
We investigated this particular issue by looking at various user reports and the repair strategies that are commonly being used to solve this particular problem. Based on what we gathered, there are several different potential culprits that have the potential of causing this issue:
Method 1: Performing a Clean Boot
Performing a clean boot will start Windows with the minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This procedure will help us figure out if the issue is caused by some sort of software conflict that occurs when the “Error 87 the Parameter is Incorrect” message appears. Several affected users that we’re also looking for a way to fix the issue have reported that the error stopped occurring while they were in a clean boot state. Once they confirmed that an application or a driver was producing the error message, they proceeded to strip down installed software component until the issue was no longer occurring even when Windows booted up normally. Here’s a quick guide on performing a clean boot an figure out the software culprit that is triggering the error message: If this method didn’t resolve the issue for you, move down to the next method below.
Method 2: Performing a CHSDSK, SFC & DISM scan
As it turns out, this particular issue can also be caused by system file corruption that might end up messing with the display drivers. Several users struggling to resolve the same issue have reported that the issue was resolved after they performed a CHKDSK, SFC or a DISM scan. These are two built-in utilities that are known to fix a lot of system-file related issues. Here’s a quick guide doing this on any Windows computer: If the same “Error 87 the Parameter is Incorrect” error is still occurring, move down to the next method below.
Method 3: Rolling back (Uninstalling) the display drivers
As it turns out, this particular issue can also be caused by a corrupted or incomplete display driver. Some users that have been encountering this exact issue have reported that the issue stopped occurring after they used Device Manager to roll back the display driver (or uninstalling the driver) if no rollback action was available. Doing so will not have a long-lasting effect on your computer since Windows 10 is equipped to install any missing drivers back on your computer. Here’s a quick guide on rolling back or uninstalling the display drivers: If the same error is still occurring, move down to the next method below.
Method 4: Restoring the Windows Update Service
If you’re getting the “Error 87 the Parameter is Incorrect” error while trying to start the Windows Update service, chances are the default services have been modified to the point where some entries have become corrupted. Several users encountering this exact issue have reported that they managed to fix the issue indefinitely after following the steps necessary to restore to the default services and the settings. Important: The steps below are only applicable to Windows 10. Here’s a quick guide on restoring the Windows Update service:
Method 5: Enabling Split Tunneling (if applicable)
Some affected users have reported that in their case, the issue was caused by the fact that Split Tunneling has been turned off automatically in the latest versions of Windows 10 due to some security concerns. If you’re encountering this issue when trying to open your VPN application, you can resolve the issue by executing a series of Powershell commands that will help you re-enable Split Tunneling. Here’s what you need to do:
Method 6: Editing the Registry (if applicable)
If you’re encountering the “Error 87 the Parameter is Incorrect” error while trying to disable the MessagingService_48ab2 service or OneSyncSvc_54186de service, you will be able to resolve the issue with a simple Registry edit. This method is typically reported to be effective on Windows 10 computers. Here’s a quick guide on disabling the MessagingService by using the Registry Editor: If the issue is still occurring, move down to the next method below.
Method 7: Renaming the atig6pxx.dll file
If you’re encountering the “Error LoadLibrary failed with error 87: The parameter is incorrect error” when trying to open Vegas Pro or a similar editing program and you have an ATI graphics card, you are probably suffering from a recurring problem that has affected a lot of users in a similar situation. Several users that have been encountering this exact issue have reported that they have managed to solve it by modifying a DLL file named atig6pxx.dll. After doing this, they reported that they were able to open the editing program that was previously failing with this particular error. Here’s what you need to do:
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