How to fix error code 0x800704cf (network location cannot be reached) on Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 (Nothing else worked)
What is error code 0x800704cf? What are the possible causes and how to fix it?
Windows network error 0x800704cf is an error which appears when computers are part of the same network (workgroup), and when file sharing takes place, or when you try to access another computer which is part of the same network. This error also occurs when one tries to log in to their Windows account, Mail, Outlook or other Windows app.
The possible causes for this error include:
- Incorrect network settings;
- File sharing settings;
- Antivirus software;
- Issues with network devices and equipment (switch, router) which bridge the computers;
- Local user accounts.
The step-by-step and detailed solutions listed below should help you find the culprit, and address this error once and for all. We listed them after consulting with many relevant experts in this area, as well as the experience of the users who had this error in the past and managed to fix it. Feel free to check them out and follow them to the letter.
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Take the computer or the other device to the repair shop
0(3)0(0)If you tried everything else to fix this issue, but nothing worked, consider taking the computer or the other device to the repair shop because a hardware-related issue, like the network card, the Wi-Fi card, the Ethernet cable connector, on one of the devices might be the reason for the network location cannot be reached error message.
If the issue is beyond repair, then, you will need to replace the computer.
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