Error 0x80070035: Network Path Not Found

Error 0x80070035 typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified network path, which is usually related to network connection issues or access configuration problems. Here are a few steps to help resolve this issue:

1. Check Your Network Connection

  • Ensure that both your computer and the device you’re trying to connect to are on the same network.
  • Check that both devices have access to the internet or the local network.

2. Disable Antivirus or Firewall

Your antivirus software or the built-in Windows firewall may be blocking network connections. Try temporarily disabling them:

  • Open your antivirus settings and temporarily turn it off.
  • To disable the Windows firewall:
    • Press Win + R, type control, then go to "System and Security" → "Windows Defender Firewall" → "Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off".
    • Disable it for both private and public networks.

3. Check Access Permissions

Ensure you have the necessary permissions to access the device or folder you’re trying to connect to.

  • Right-click the folder, select "Properties" → "Sharing" and make sure it is shared with the appropriate users.

4. Verify the Device Name

An incorrect device name may cause the error. Make sure you're entering the correct network path (e.g., \\ComputerName\Folder).

5. Enable SMB 1.0 Support

In some cases, the issue could be related to the SMB 1.0 protocol being disabled, which is used for network connections in older versions of Windows:

  • Press Win + R, type optionalfeatures, and open "Turn Windows features on or off".
  • Find and enable "SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support".

6. Check the "Workstation" Service

Ensure that the "Workstation" service is running:

  • Press Win + R, type services.msc.
  • Find "Workstation", double-click it, make sure the startup type is set to "Automatic", and click "Start" if it is not already running.

7. Use the IPConfig Command

If the issue is related to DNS caching or network address problems:

  • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
  • Run the following commands:
    • ipconfig /flushdns
    • ipconfig /release
    • ipconfig /renew

If none of these methods work, check the network connection on another device or try resetting the network settings to default.