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How to fix error code 0x800704cf (network location cannot be reached) on Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 (Windows 8(.1))

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.

Select specifications which apply:

Click on this if your computer runs on Windows 8 or Windows 8.1.

Click on this if you tried all the other solutions, but none of them worked.

Click on this if your computer runs on Windows 7.

Click on this if your computer runs on Windows 10.

  1. Type the following sequence of commands in the CMD (Command Prompt)

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  2. Reinstall the computer's network (Wi−Fi and/or Ethernet) driver

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  3. Restart the computer and the other device you are trying to connect to

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  4. Uncheck "Client for Microsoft Network"

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  5. Run the System File Checker (SFC) tool

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  6. Reset the TCP/IP

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  7. Ensure that the device you try to access is turned on

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  8. Ensure that you are connected to the same network as the other device

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  9. Ensure that the other device and your computer are in the same homegroup/workgroup

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  10. Sign in with your Microsoft account

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  11. Run the Network troubleshooter

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