Error code 0x800704b3 that occurs when running Windows applications or searching shared folders may occur. The reason is that the first priority is to check the network connection status. Next, you can fix errors while searching for system file corruption or network errors.
1. Check the network connection status
1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
2. Select [Network and Sharing Center].
3. Double-click the connected network.
4. Select [Properties].
5. Check [File Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks], select [OK], and click [Close].
6. Restart your PC. If the Windows error code 0x800704b3 occurs again, proceed to the next step.
2. Repair Corrupted Files on Windows System
1. Click the [Search box] on the right side of the Windows Start button.
2. Enter 'Command Prompt' and select [Run as administrator].
3. Enter 'DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth' and press the Enter key.
4. When the system corruption check is finished, a completion message stating 'The operation was completed successfully' appears. Type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter.
5. When the system scan is completed, the message 'Stability Verification 100%' appears. Then type 'exit' and press the Enter key. And restart your PC. If the Windows error code 0x800704b3 occurs again, proceed to the next step.
3. How to solve when the shared folder cannot be opened and the Windows error code 0x800704b3 appears
'Error code 0x800704B3: The network path you entered is invalid or missing or the network provider is currently unavailable. Re-enter the path or contact your network administrator.'
1. Click the Search icon on the right side of the Windows Start menu.
2. Enter 'Service' and press Enter.
3. [Status] of the following service items should be set to [Running].
- network connections
- network list service
- network location awarenss
- network store interface service
- dhcp client
- tcp/ip netbios helper
- workstation
4. To change to [Running], double-click each service item. And select [Automatic] for [Startup Type]. Then, click [Start] in the [Service Status] item, and then click [OK].
5. If all service items have been changed to [Running], restart the PC. And check if the shared folder can be accessed. If the Windows error code 0x800704b3 appears, proceed to the next step.
The most common cause of error code 0x800704b3 is an error problem in network connection or setting. If this is not the case, it could be due to a corrupted system file or some other cause. Most of the above can be solved by following the above method step by step.
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