Error 0x80070035 “network path not found

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This error 0x80070035 appears when network resources cannot be accessed. This is a confusing kind of error, because you may still be able to ping the resource, which means the resource is online and RDP is on it, which means there is some access. But before we start, let's make sure you can ping the resource to make sure it's online. Once you have pinged the resource and it is online, follow the methods listed below and stop where you fix the problem.

Normally, the most common reasons for this error revolve around the firewall, antivirus o DNS.

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Method 1: disable the firewall

Disable the firewall and also disable the antivirus temporarily. Once deactivated, go back to the Network and Sharing Center and check if you can access the resource; otherwise, remove the share and add it again and check it. It works, the problem is the firewall that needs to be configured, if you don't allow the firewall to remain disabled and go to the Method 2:

Method 2: verify network discovery

Make sure network discovery is enabled on the computer trying to access the resource.

Method 3: reinstall network adapter drivers

First, try updating the network drivers and see if that solves the problem, but, uninstall and reinstall the drivers for your network adapter. You can do this by following the steps below.

  1. Press “Windows” + “R” to open the run prompt.

  2. Write “devmgmt.msc” and press “Enter”. 9-30-5-1663242Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter to open Device Manager

  3. Double click on the drop down menu “Network adapters” and right click on your drivers.

  4. Click on the option “Uninstall device” and wait for the driver to be uninstalled from your computer.

  5. You can now re-download the drivers manually from the manufacturer's website or click the »Check for hardware changes» option at the top to automatically reinstall these drivers. scan_for_hardware_changes-2-7469775Check for hardware changes

Method 4: Check Device Manager

1. Go to Device Manager and expand Network Adapters.

2. Click View From Above and select Show Hidden Devices.

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3. Look at the adapters, if you see a long list of adapters 6 a 4, click on them with the right mouse button and delete all except 1.

4. Once you only have one of these adapters left, restart your PC and test.

Method 5: enable NetBIOS over TCP / IP

1.Hold down the Windows key and press R. Type ncpa.cpl and click OK

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2. Right-click on the connection and choose Properties.

3. Click »Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) Version 4 »in the list.

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4. Click Properties and then Advanced.

5. In the advanced TCP settings windows / IP, go to the tab »WINS«.

6. In the NetBIOS configuration, click »Enable NetBIOS over TCP / IP «and, then, click ok.

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