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This is what I get when using the maintenance tool in the start menu on windows 7 to create a repair disc. I have yet to find a google search solution that works. I can ordinarily write to the cd/dvd drive. I've tried different discs, logging in with the hidden admin account, etc.

System repair disk could not be created.
The parameter is incorrect. (0x80070057)

This has always been a ridiculously buggy area for NT derived systems and I have always given up on their system restore/repair tools and just used Bootit NG. Have you been able to get the repair disc create to work?

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Some solutions in this thread...social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itprogeneral/thread/… – Moab Aug 4 '11 at 0:11
@Moab: very good thread. Looks like I would need to create the recovery directory. I have the original setup disk, but will probably keep using Bootit as I still don't trust microsoft's backup/restore. – P a u l Aug 4 '11 at 15:27
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You might need to repair your system with (you guessed it) a Windows 7 repair disc.

Fortunately, the Windows 7 install DVD behaves as a repair disc as well. No need for one if you have that (any edition works).

Just hit the Repair Your Computer link under the Install button in the bottom left corner.

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