0x80070056SystemMedium

Error 0x80070056 — Invalid Password (ERROR_INVALID_PASSWORD) | Windows System Error Fix

Windows 11Windows 10Windows Server 2022Windows 8.1

What Does 0x80070056 Mean?

The specified network password is not correct.

Real-World Causes

1Wrong password entered for network share access
2Password was recently changed and cached credentials are stale
3Network credentials saved in Credential Manager are outdated
4Username format is incorrect (missing domain prefix)

Symptoms

⚠Cannot access network shares despite correct-seeming credentials
⚠Repeated password prompts when accessing network resources
⚠Mapped drives fail to reconnect after password change
⚠Net use command returns invalid password error

DIY Fix

Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home

1Re-enter the password carefully, checking for Caps Lock
2Clear saved credentials: Control Panel > Credential Manager > remove the entry
3Use the full username format: DOMAIN\username or username@domain.com
4Disconnect and reconnect the network drive with new credentials

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

1Clear all cached credentials: 'cmdkey /list' then 'cmdkey /delete:targetname'
2Check if the server requires NTLMv2 and the client is sending NTLMv1

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Windows keep asking for my password?

If Windows keeps prompting, your saved credentials may be wrong. Open Credential Manager (Control Panel > User Accounts > Credential Manager), find the entry for the network resource, and update or remove it. Then reconnect with the correct password.

Related Error Codes

0x80070005Access Denied (ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED)0x80070035Bad Network Path (ERROR_BAD_NETPATH)

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Windows Troubleshooting Team

Verified against official Microsoft documentation and real-world diagnostic data. Error behavior confirmed across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.