Windows 10: Microsoft windows network the local device name is already in use - error no access after...

Hi guysI recnetly updated my work Dell laptop Windows 11 to 24H2 and after the update I cannot access any of the company network drives on the NAS in the office via ehternet of externally via the VPN. The error reads witherMicrosoft windows network: the local device name is already in useOr I get the error F:\ is not accessable. The user name or password is incorrect. I rolledback the update and everything wokred so I know it is not a password issue but Windows forced the update again and the same thing happend. Is there any workaround that can fix these issues?Thanks

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Unable to Access Shared Files on Local Network after Windows Update

After a recent Windows update, I have been experiencing difficulties accessing shared files on my local network. Prior to the update, everything was working smoothly. However, since the update, attempts to connect to shared folders result in an error message, and I'm unable to browse or retrieve files from other computers on the network.

Error Message: "The specified network name is no longer available."

Steps Taken to Resolve the Issue:

1. Checked network connections and verified that all devices are connected to the same network.
   
2. Confirmed that sharing is still enabled on the folders I am trying to access.
   
3. Restarted both the local machine and the remote machines on the network.
   
4. Disabled Windows Firewall temporarily to ensure it's not causing the issue.
   
5. Reviewed the event logs for any relevant error messages, but found none.
   

Additional Information:

• All computers on the local network are running Windows 10.
  
• No recent changes were made to network configurations before the issue started.
  
• The issue is persistent across different user accounts on the affected machine.
  

I would appreciate any guidance or suggestions on how to resolve this network sharing problem after the recent Windows update. Thank you!

 

Can't access computers on local network error code: 0x80070035

Hi Laimislr,

Thanks for your reply,




Microsoft allows computers with Microsoft Windows operating systems and sharing the same network to have access to the files and data on each other's computer without cables. But the initiating user might see the message saying
that Error code: 0x80070035. I suggest you to follow the below steps, and check if that helps.



Make sure your drive is shared.

To do that,

1. Right-click on the drive located on the target computer that you attempt visiting, for example, C: drive, and select Properties.
   
2. Click on Sharing tab and check if the network path says Not Shared.
   
3. If it's not shared, click Advanced Sharing tab.
   
4. Mark the Share this folder check box and make sure that the Share name is typed correctly.
   
5. Click Apply and OK to save the changes.
   
6. Finally, press Windows key + R, type the name of the shared folder, and press Enter.
   
   
   

We await your response.

Regards,

 

How do I change the network adapter name? (Windows 10)

Press Windows Key + R, type secpol.msc and press Enter to run it. In Local Security Policy window, go to the Network List Manager Policies in the left pane. Now in the right pane double click on the network name that you want to change. In the Properties windows under the Name section make sure that Name is selected. Now in the input field enter the name that you wish to use for your connection. Click Apply then OK to save the changes. And you might have to log in again or to restart your computer before the changes are applied.