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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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