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What is Error Code 0x800704b3 & How to Fix it
Make sure all the appropriate network services are running
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Updated onMarch 29, 2024
updated onMarch 29, 2024
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Severalusers have reportedcoming across thenetwork error code0x800704b3 on their Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. This error indicates a network connection failure and prevents users from accessing the internet or internet resources.
Well, if you are also getting the same 0x800704b3 network error, then you will be glad to know that this guide will give you a bunch of solutions to fix the issue. You can apply the solutions on both your Windows 10 and 11 PCs. Let us get right into it.
Why am I getting the network error code 0x800704b3?
The two most common error messages containing the error code 0x800704b3 that you will come across are listed below:
Windows cannot accessCheck the spelling of the name. Otherwise, there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve network problems, click Diagnose.
Error code: 0x800704b3The network path was either typed incorrectly, does not exist, or the network provider is not currently available.Please try retyping the path or contact your network administrator.
Here are a few of the reasons that will trigger the network error code 0x800704b3:
How to fix network error code 0x800704b3?
1. Run the network troubleshooter
Using the network troubleshooter, you will be able to fix all the underlying issues including the error code 0x800704b3. This in-built tool has helped several users fix the problem and could help you as well.
2. Disable any antivirus on your PC
If you have installed a third-party antivirus tool on your PC or using the Windows Defender on your PC with aggressive settings, then it could complicate things. It could also result in various network errors including 0x800704b3.
We would suggest you disable any third-party antivirus program from your PC. You can also try disabling the Windows Defender settings to check if this resolves the issue or not.
3. Disable SMB Protocol 1.0
SMB or Server Message Block is a network file-sharing protocol that lets you access the connected printer, files, and other resources on the network.
By default, SMB 1.0 comes disabled on recent PCs, and if it is enabled, then it could throw up network issues. Disable the protocol and check if this resolves the error code 0x800704b3.
4. Create a new user account
You can check out our guide that explains the different ways tofix corrupt user profileon your Windows PC.
5. Fix corrupt system files
The above commands will help you fix the corrupt or missing system files. However, they might not be that effective when solving some complicated problems such as error code 0x800704b3.
In such a scenario, you can make use of third-party software that can fix system crashes,fix DLL errors, fixBSOD errors, remove malware or ransomware from your PC, and much more.
6. Enable network services
That is it from us in this guide. If you are getting ahidden network and can’t connect to this networkissue, then you should apply the solutions in our guide to fix the issue.
We also have a guide tochanging IP addresses without VPN on Windows 10. Some users havereported facing 0x8007003b network erroron Windows. This can be easily fixed by applying the solutions in our guide.
Let us know down in the comments below, which one of the above solutions resolved the error code 0x800704b3 on your PC.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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