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Main Forum => General Computer Support => Topic started by: Dave on February 17, 2013, 07:17:22 am
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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).
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Does this article help ?
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-7/share-files-and-printers-between-windows-7-and-xp/
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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'.
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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
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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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OK let me know :-)
Tomorrow I will be out, so perhaps some time Tuesday?
Shane
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Tuesday should be fine, Shane - thanks.
I was right about the 5 hours diff. between my time and EST - I was dead wrong about which way!! I'm 5 hours ahead.
Looks to me like a good time tomorrow would be 7 pm for me - 2 pm for you. I should be able to give it at least 3 hours, from that time.
I've found Teamviewer and installed it - I hope that's right.
Thanks again, I'll be so glad to get to the bottom of this thing.
Dave
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@Dave: I know you have a cyber-appointment with Shane. Nonetheless, I found your problem very interesting. So, I did a little digging. Just want to add my own two cents/weblinks. Perhaps these links help you both to get started.
http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/205199-network-discovery-file-print-sharing-wont-stay.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/21633-cannot-turn-network-discovery-file-sharing.html
I'll keep silent now.
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@Shane + @Dave: Read this as well. It's about the same problem. It seems the Firewall needs some exceptions.
http://www.tweaking.com/forums/index.php?topic=488
@Dave: When I am correct Shane's timezone is not EST but PT (Pacific Time).
Now I'll REALLY shut up.
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Damn these time-Zones!! :angry:
I'm not sure what the offset is, between my time (GMT) and PST.
Shane - I'll be here at 7 pm my time today (Just under an hour from now). (Or as soon after as possible - wife is cooking still!!)
If that fails, we'll try again on another occasion.
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Look at the time difference between England and e.g. Los Angelos, San Francisco. (=Pacific Time Zone) and compare that with the time stamp on your latest post.
See http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
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Online now (7:20 pm here) - and will be, for more than 2 hours
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OK - late here, now, Shane.
I still want to fix this problem, and I'd love to have your help, and if it also helps you improve your software, so much the better.
Leave me a note of some possible times, and I'll come back to you.
I'm 8 hours ahead of you - so my evening is probably a good time - 6pm or 7 pm for me, 10am or 11 am for you, if my maths is right!
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Sorry for the late reply. I had a colonoscopy today (I am only 33 years old) and everything came back good. That also means I was off yesterday and just got back to work today. So hit me up again when your online. Feel free to email me.
Shane
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Fully understand and sympathise!! I had a colonoscopy many years ago, and I'm still around (nearly 79 now!) so there's hope for a youngster like you!
(I often refer to my colonoscopy as an 'Up Periscope' job.)
It's my bedtime, here in UK, right now - I'll be in touch again soon.
All the best, and thanks again for taking an interest.
Dave
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Online now, and can be for a couple of hours
I tried to PM you, but it seems you block PMs
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Absolutely brilliant - many thanks, Shane - first class job.
Dave
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Glad to help. I am updating the Windows repair tool with the changes so now it will fix the file sharing when it repairs the firewall :-)
Shane