Windows error 0x80070035: network path was not found

Windows cannot reach the requested shared computer, server name, or folder path. The name, network profile, sharing service, firewall, or host availability may be wrong.

Model check required. The same Windows code can appear in different operations. Match the code to the failed update, app, boot stage, or action before applying repairs.

Reviewed Jul 17, 20264 minute guideWindows network share

Quick answer

Windows cannot reach the requested shared computer, server name, or folder path. The name, network profile, sharing service, firewall, or host availability may be wrong.

Start here: Confirm the exact share path. Use the format \ComputerName\ShareName and verify spelling.

Guided check

Match the symptom, then work through the safe checks.

0/3 checked

1. What best matches what you observe?

2. Complete only the checks that are safe for you.

Confirm the exact share pathUse the format \ComputerName\ShareName and verify spelling.SafeTest whether the host is onlineCheck that both devices are on the intended network.SafeTry the host IP for diagnosisIf IP works but name does not, focus on name resolution.Caution

Review sharing and firewall settings on the hostChange only the correct private network profile or approved organization policy.Professional

3 user-level checks are available in this guide.Stop immediately if any warning condition applies.

Show stop conditions

The share contains sensitive work data and permissions are unclear
The network is public or untrusted

Likely causes

The computer name or share path is incorrect
The host is offline or on another network
Network discovery, file sharing, or firewall rules block access
Name resolution fails even though the host IP is reachable

Quick checks, in order

Confirm the exact share path

Use the format \ComputerName\ShareName and verify spelling.

safe

Test whether the host is online

Check that both devices are on the intended network.

safe

Try the host IP for diagnosis

If IP works but name does not, focus on name resolution.

caution

Review sharing and firewall settings on the host

Change only the correct private network profile or approved organization policy.

Professional

Can the host be reached another way?

IP address works, computer name fails

DNS, NetBIOS, or local name resolution is the likely area.

Neither IP nor name works

Connectivity, firewall, VLAN, or host power is more likely.

The host opens but the share does not

The share name or permissions are the next checks.

Stop and get qualified help when

Do not continue troubleshooting if any of these apply:

The share contains sensitive work data and permissions are unclear
The network is public or untrusted

Official support and model manuals

Use the full model number from the rating label. The manufacturer manual is the deciding reference when codes differ by region or product family.

Microsoft Windows support

Frequently asked questions

What does 0x80070035 mean?

Windows could not find or reach the requested network path.

Does turning off the firewall prove the cause?

It can create risk and is not a good first test. Verify the correct sharing rules and network profile instead.

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