I've got a really simple network that I'm completely stumped by (making me even more simple?). Anyway, I've got a Vista x64 desktop box with a wired connection to a router, and a Vista x32 notebook with a wireless connection to the router. When I boot the 2 machines at the same time, they can both find each other and share files flawlessly. That's when I get my hopes up.... After about 15 minutes, though, the connection is lost. Both machines remain connected to the Internet, and nowhere can I see any kid of status change on either machine. The desktop machine still appears when I click 'Network', but when I double click it to try to browse files I get: Error code 0x80070035 The network path was not found. Once the connection is lost, here's what I've tried to troubleshoot this: - confirmed both machines are in the same workgroup. - temporarily disable firewall (norton 360) - confirm same subnet mask and default gateway ip - voodoo curse to dispel the evil network demons -confirmed network type is private - disabled tcp/ip v6 - created an identical user account on both machines with identical password - ensured windows firewall is not turned on - performed excorcism (didn't help with this, but did get rid of one of my son's demons!) - confirmed that printer and file sharing are turned on in both machines - confirmed public folder sharing is enabled on both machines (tried it with passwords required for sharing and without) - drank 2 bottles of scotch. No effect on network whatsoever, but I felt much better abouth the problem. - ensured that there are folders shared on both machines. At that I point I lost track of what else I may have tried - but if you've got any suggestions I would be forever in your debt. Anyone who can fix this can have one of my kids (even the demon-free one!). Thanks in advance.

Exactly the same problem I will await any solution. What I can add is thet I have some of the shares added as a mapped drive, and when the drive is used all the time, for eg. we have an internal application using one mapped drive all the time, it dosn't loose connection, but if I don't use the mapped drive it freeze. It almost like the vista puts the network card on sleep and then can't restore connection. Many thnaks for any help in advance. Regards Jakub

Just to quickly add couple details of our network: server SBS 2003 10 xp workstations and 1 vista workstation all computers join to single domain with SBS as a PDC there is now errors in a event log both on workstation or server. Shares located on different machines both server and workstations. firewall on the vista switch off. to keep the shares available I need to have the mapped drive/share open in explorer otherwise after some time is not available. Can any one spread some light on it. Regards Jakub

Something else that I've noticed is that if I start the desktop without connecting the laptop, the desktop will shutdown and restart properly. If the laptop has been connected to the desktop, however, the desktop will hang on the "shutting down' screen. NOt sure if that helps but thought I'd mention it.

Hi Slapshot, This behavior can be caused by some engines of Norton Internet Security. The engines will be still running even the Norton program is disabled. I suggest that you temporary remove the anti-virus on both computers and then check the result. If the issue persists, the performance of the peer-to-peer connection may be related to your hardware. Please read the following article. Using Crossover Cables in Home or Peer-to-Peer Networks http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278870/en-us

I think if there will be now solution I will do a format a new instalation hope that will help. Thanks Jakub

Hi Jakub, Your question is quite different. In order to avoid confusion, I suggest that you create a new thread in this forum and we will discuss this issues there.

Hey Arthur - thanks for the comments, but I checked the cable and it is a 'patch' cord not a crossover, and the problem persists even when I start windows with norton completely disabled (I used a registry editor program to disable all the norton/symantec services and programs). Is this something that I could pay someone to fix? I really need to get this fixed, but its for my home network so I can't afford an 'enterprise' network expert and I suspect I've done as much as most Geek Squad-type repair staff could do. I'm still willing to keep trying if anyone has any other ideas, too!

Hi Slapshot, As we explained, Microsoft Networking is based on the Ethernet 802.3 standard. Implementation of crossover cables is beyond the scope of the standard. Therefore we cannot guarantee that it should work in Windows systems. To resolve the issue, the best way is purchase a router or switch as a network data junction.

Arthur, YOU introduced the subject of Crossover Cables. And Slapshot did nothing but read your Suggested Reading and then Confirm that was NOT the issue.So, why do you then dismiss him by stating that Microsoft doesn't support such Crossover Cables - as if that were actually his problem ??Reread his OP, and see that it never mentions cables. In fact it specifies a "wireless connection".(I'm posting because I'm also one of the 100's with the same unresolved 0x80070035 issue.)Please advise.

Hi, Slapshot connects the two computers with a 'patch' cord, which may be also a Ethernet 802.3 standard connection. Additionally, we do not need to keep the peer-to-peer connect as the two computers are connected to the router, they can access each other with the router. Please let me know the following facts: 1. If the computers have two enabled NICs. 2. If on each computer one NIC connects to the router and the other connects to another computer. 3. If a peer-to-peer connection exists, if it is wired or wireless.Arthur Xie - MSFT