network path not found

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I'm trying to send a file to one of our servers but I keeping getting the error "network path not found". Below is the code I'm using to send the file

         try
        {                
            Console.WriteLine("Uploading file to server....Please wait!!");
            WebClient client = new WebClient();

            NetworkCredential nc = new NetworkCredential(userName, password, "domain");


            Uri address = new Uri(@"\\126.00.00.01\MyFolder\test.txt");

            client.Credentials = nc;

            string fullpath = Path.Combine(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory(), filePath);

            byte[] arrReturn = client.UploadFile(address, fullpath);
            Console.WriteLine("File uploaded sucessfully");
            System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(2000);
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            Console.WriteLine(ex.Message);
            System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(5000);
        }

Please what am I doing wrong. The server seems to work on windows explorer when test it.

If you are trying to access your localhost with 126.00.00.01, perhaps try using the word localhost instead or 127.0.0.1, which are the correct references to your local machine. — ericosg, Apr 26 '12 at 10:47
yea it is Bali but I still get the same error. And I'm doing this from a windows application — Jay, Apr 26 '12 at 10:48
If it works fine for you via Windows explorer but not on another server, it must be either network access, or permissions surely? — Bridge, Apr 26 '12 at 10:53
Yes you are right Bridge, my WebClient as actually disabled. It worked as soon as I enabled it. Thanks everyone for your interest. — Jay, Apr 26 '12 at 11:02

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:29

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How to provide user name and password when connecting to a network share - Look at the answer

You cant use a WebClient to write a file to a UNC Path

edited May 23 '17 at 12:29

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