Troubleshoot Error 0x80070035 Network Path Was Not Found

What to Do 'Network Path Was Not Found' Occurs in Windows

How to troubleshoot Error 0x80070035

When trying to connect to a network resource on another Microsoft Windows computer, the initiating user might encounter this error message  Error 0x80070035  on their device:

Any of several different technical issues on a network can cause this error. Try the troubleshooting approaches listed here to either resolve or work around this problem.

Use Valid File and Folder Path Names

Error 0x80070035 can occur when the network itself is working as designed but users make mistakes in typing in the network path name.

The path specified must point to a valid shared resource on the remote device. Windows file and/or printer sharing must be enabled on the remote device, and the remote user must have permission to access the resource. 

Disable Local & Software Firewalls

If it does, extra steps should be taken to change the firewall settings to avoid this error so that it can be re-enabled. Note that home desktop PCs protected behind a broadband router firewall do not require their own firewall at the same time, but mobile devices that can be taken away from home should keep their firewall active. 

A misconfigured or misbehaving software firewall running on the initiating Windows device can cause this error. Temporarily disabling these firewalls (either the built-in Windows Firewall or third-party firewall software) allows a person to test whether running without it has any bearing on the error.

Reset TCP/IP

While average users need not get involved with the low-level technical details of how an operating system works, power users like to be familiar with the advanced troubleshooting options available. A popular method to work around occasional glitches with Windows networking involves resetting the components of Windows running in the background that support TCP/IP network traffic.

While the exact procedure varies depending on the Windows version, the approach generally involves opening a Windows command prompt and entering "netsh" commands. For example, the command

netsh int ip reset 

resets TCP/IP on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Rebooting the operating system after issuing this command is required in order to return Windows to a clean state.