ERROR_REMOTE_STORAGE_NOT_ACTIVE 0x800710FF

Error code 4351 · HRESULT 0x800710FF

WINDOWS

The remote storage service is not operational at this time.

Windows troubleshooting diagram: Device Manager warning and a system file scan
Windows errors: check drivers, system files and Event Viewer, in that order.

What it means

ERROR_REMOTE_STORAGE_NOT_ACTIVE is a Windows error code (system error 4351, returned as HRESULT 0x800710FF) reported by Windows. Its official message is: “The remote storage service is not operational at this time.”

How to fix ERROR_REMOTE_STORAGE_NOT_ACTIVE

  1. Run 'chkdsk /scan' on the affected volume and read the report
  2. Check disk health: 'wmic diskdrive get status' or CrystalDiskInfo SMART values
  3. If errors return on a clean disk, replace the drive — sectors are degrading
  4. Test connectivity to the remote host first (ping, then the exact port)
  5. Check firewall, VPN and proxy rules for the involved process
  6. Run 'ipconfig /flushdns' and 'netsh interface ip reset', then reboot

Related errors

ERROR_REMOTE_STORAGE_MEDIA_ERRORERROR_REMOTE_PRINT_CONNECTIONS_BLOCKEDERROR_REMOTE_FILE_VERSION_MISMATCHERROR_REMOTE_SESSION_LIMIT_EXCEEDEDERROR_FILE_OFFLINEERROR_IEPORT_FULLERROR_CLEANER_CARTRIDGE_INSTALLED

Source: Microsoft WinError.h

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