(Resolved) Error code: 0x80070035 The network path was not found

In this tutorial, learn how to fix “Error code: 0x80070035 The network path was not found” on Windows 10 while trying to access the Network Access Storage.

Let me explain What is Network Attached Storage (NAS)?

Network-attached storage (NAS) is a storage device connected to a network that allows you to share the data and access data files across machines in a localized environment. NAS uses file sharing specific protocols for this main purpose. Thus using this function, you just connect your Windows 10 using WORKGROUP or HomeGroup. This will allow your computer to share data and access data files on each other’s computer. However, you could run into problems and see the message saying that:

This error could be caused by many factors, so this tutorial will help you troubleshoot and get your problem solved.

How To Fix Error Code: 0x80070035 The Network Path Was Not Found In Windows 10

Method 1. Temporarily Disable Your Firewall and Antivirus Software

First of all, I would recommend you should disable firewall and the antivirus program temporarily. After then has been disabled, you need to reboot your Windows 10 operating system. After the machine starts, go back to the Network & Sharing Center and check if you can access the resource on the network.
If the issue still persists, move on Method 2.

Method 2. Customizing Your Network Sharing Settings

Step 1. Go to Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Network and Sharing Center.
Step 2. Click on Advanced sharing settings link on the left column.
Step 3. Under Private profile, in HomeGroup Connections section, check Use user accounts and passwords to connect to other computers option. Click Save changes and you can now exit Control Panel.

Method 3. Reinstall Your Network Adapter Driver

Use of this method, you have to uninstall and re-install the driver for your network adapter. To do so, follow these steps below:

Step 1. Press Windows Key + R then type devmgmt.msc in Run dialog box. Click OK to open Device Manager.
Step 2. In Device Manager window, scroll down and find your network adapter. Expand it and right-click it and click Uninstall. This should uninstall the driver for your network adapter.
Step 3. Then click Action > Scan for hardware changes. This will reinstall the adapter and check if error code 0x80070035 occurs then.

Method 4. Enable Server Message Block (SMB) protocol version 1

Step 1. Using Windows Search, look for Windows features. From results, click Turn Windows Features On or Off.

Step 2. In Turn Windows Features On or Off window, scroll down and find SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support which must be checked by default. Check this option to enable SMBv1 and click OK.

Method 5. Enable TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper in Services

Step 1. Press Windows Key + R then put services.msc in Run dialog box. Click OK to open the Services Manager.

Step 2. Then, locate the TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper service and make sure it’s running.

Note: If it is not running, then set to Automatic Startup type and start it.

Besides, you need to ensure that the following services are Running and set to Automatic Startup type:

Homegroup Listener
Homegroup Provider
DCHP Client
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
Network Connections
Network List Service
Network Location Awareness

Method 6. Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP

This error code: 0x80070035 could appear if NetBIOS over TCP/IP is not enabled on your PC Windows 10. In this case, follow these steps below:

Step 1. Press Windows Key + R then put ncpa.cpl in Run dialog box. Click OK.

Step 2. In Network Connections window, locate your primary network adapter and right-click on it, click on Properties.

Step 3. Then, on the property sheet, go to Network tab, scroll down and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.

Step 4. Next, on TCP/IPv4 property sheet, click on Advanced… button.

Step 5. Finally, on Advanced TCP/IP Settings sheet, go to WINS tab. Under NetBIOS setting, select Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP option. Click OK to save changes.

This should fix the problem significantly and you can try to access the share without getting the error message 0x80070035.

Check following video to illustrate this tutorial:

That’s about it.