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Fix ERROR_AUTHENTICATION_FIREWALL_FAILED — Windows Error Code 1935

Error 1935 (ERROR_AUTHENTICATION_FIREWALL_FAILED) is a Windows RPC & Network error that occurs when the computer you are signing into is protected by an authentication firewall. the specified account is not allowed to authenticate to the computer.. This guide provides step-by-step solutions to resolve this issue.

🏷️ Code: 1935 📛 ERROR_AUTHENTICATION_FIREWALL_FAILED 📅 Updated: 2026-03-13 ⏱️ 3 Solutions

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Quick Fix

Take Ownership of the Resource: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

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💡 What is Error 1935?

Windows System Error Code 1935, known as ERROR_AUTHENTICATION_FIREWALL_FAILED, is a RPC & Network error that occurs during Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and network communication. The error indicates that: The computer you are signing into is protected by an authentication firewall. The specified account is not allowed to authenticate to the computer. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the network services subsystem. The error code 1935 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name ERROR_AUTHENTICATION_FIREWALL_FAILED maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and network communication is essential for effective troubleshooting.

⚠️ Common Causes

  • Your user account lacks NTFS permissions on the target file or folder
  • User Account Control (UAC) is blocking the operation
  • The file is owned by SYSTEM or TrustedInstaller and requires ownership transfer
  • Group Policy or antivirus software is restricting access

Step-by-Step Solutions

1 Take Ownership of the Resource
  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
  2. Run: takeown /f "C:\path\to\file" /r /d y
  3. Then run: icacls "C:\path\to\file" /grant %username%:F /t
  4. Replace the path with the actual file or folder causing Error 1935 (ERROR_AUTHENTICATION_FIREWALL_FAILED)
  5. Retry the operation that triggered Error 1935 (ERROR_AUTHENTICATION_FIREWALL_FAILED)
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2 Disable UAC Temporarily for Testing
  1. Press Win+R, type msconfig, press Enter
  2. Go to Tools tab → find 'Change UAC Settings' → click Launch
  3. Move the slider down to 'Never Notify' (temporarily for diagnosis only)
  4. Restart your computer and test if Error 1935 (ERROR_AUTHENTICATION_FIREWALL_FAILED) persists
  5. IMPORTANT: Re-enable UAC after testing for security
3 Check and Reset NTFS Permissions
  1. Right-click the affected file/folder → Properties → Security tab
  2. Click Advanced → Owner tab → Change owner to your account
  3. Check 'Replace all child object permissions'
  4. Click Apply, then re-grant Full Control to your user account

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💻 Diagnostic Command

Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:

Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*1935*" -or $_.Message -like "*ERROR_AUTHENTICATION_FIREWALL_FAILED*"} | Format-List

💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.

🛡️ Prevention Tips

  • Avoid modifying files in C:\Windows\System32 unless absolutely necessary
  • Use 'Run as Administrator' when performing system-level operations
  • Keep a backup admin account in case your primary account gets locked
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Last updated: 2026-03-13
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Based on Official Microsoft Documentation
Solutions Tested on Windows 10 & 11
Error codes sourced from Microsoft Win32 SDK. Updated 2026-03-13.
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