How to Fix ERROR_SHARING_PAUSED

Check if the server you’re logged into is restarting

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Published onSeptember 11, 2024

published onSeptember 11, 2024

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The ERROR_SHARING_PAUSED error (Error 70) typically occurs when a shared resource, like a file or printer, is paused or unavailable. It also appears when you try to change the logon credentials on a server for a user you just created without logging into that account first. In this case, just log into that account one time, then switch to the administrator account and try to make the changes again. If you’re facing the first scenario, apply the solutions below.

How do I fix the ERROR_SHARING_PAUSED?

1. Check the shared resource status

As the error suggests, the server you are accessing to use the resource is in the process of restarting. So, checking the device status you’re trying to use makes a lot of sense. Typically, you will just need to wait for the server to come back online and administrate that resource.

Additionally to resetting the Print Spooler service, you should check if the network printer is actually online and working and not paused or under maintenance.

3. Check the network connections

You might have an internet connection, but to access a local connection resource, you will also need to be connected to the local network. Check if you logged into the network if you have a dedicated method to do that and it’s not an automatic process.

You also might be logged into an account that doesn’t have access to the local network resources. Make sure that you use the right account for that.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ERROR_SHARING_PAUSED error and restore access to the shared resource. If none of these work, just contact the IT administrator to get to the bottom of this problem.

You might be interested on ways tofix the folder sharing issues on Windows. We also have a guide on how toview shared files on Windows 11.

Let us know if the solutions from our guide helped you fix the ERROR_SHARING_PAUSED issue by using the comments below.

How to Fix ERROR_SHARING_PAUSED#

How do I fix the ERROR_SHARING_PAUSED?#

1. Check the shared resource status#

2. Restart the Print Spooler Service (if related to a printer)#

3. Check the network connections#

4. Verify the sharing permissions#

How to Fix ERROR_SHARING_PAUSED

How do I fix the ERROR_SHARING_PAUSED?

1. Check the shared resource status

2. Restart the Print Spooler Service (if related to a printer)

3. Check the network connections

4. Verify the sharing permissions