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Partial Success - is now COMPLETE success!!
Dave:
I had multiple problems - the main ones being -
1) Windows Update wouldn't work - 'Unknown Error'
2) Windows Firewall unavailable
3) File sharing unavailable
4) Printer sharing unavailable
The first two are now cured. The last two, not. When I try to set them ON in Network and Sharing Center it just fails to happen. Stays OFF.
Ironically, it was printer sharing I most missed! I'd love to get it back again (as would my wife, from her computer on our LAN).
Willy2:
Does this article help ?
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-7/share-files-and-printers-between-windows-7-and-xp/
Dave:
Thanks, Willy2. Sadly, it doesn't. My computer and my wife's both run Vista. My son runs 7, I'm pretty sure.
All 3 used to print fine on a printer attached (USB) to my machine, till the other 'puters suddenly lost contact.
I think the problem is on my computer - that - cannot set Sharing (files, printer, etc) 'ON'.
Shane:
My repair tool doesnt do anything with file and print sharing. I would like to find out why yours is broken and see if I can make a repair for it :-)
Would you be willing to work with me on it? We can get on chat, and I can connect to you with teamviewer and both of us can trace the problem, find a fix and then I can see about adding the fix to the repair program :wink:
Shane
Dave:
I'd be very glad to co-operate - to get a fix for myself,and to help others.
It's late night here, now. As soon as I can, I'll get a few more facts together, ready, and be back in touch to suggest possible times.
I'm in England - so 5 hours behind EST
Dave
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