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Offline Dave

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Partial Success - is now COMPLETE success!!
« on: February 17, 2013, 07:17:22 am »
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).
« Last Edit: February 21, 2013, 05:24:26 am by Dave »
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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2013, 08:19:30 am »
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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2013, 10:08:13 am »
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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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2013, 01:08:46 pm »
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:

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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2013, 03:38:57 pm »
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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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2013, 03:40:23 pm »
OK let me know :-)

Tomorrow I will be out, so perhaps some time Tuesday?

Shane
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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2013, 03:59:16 am »
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.

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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2013, 05:33:18 am »
@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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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2013, 07:34:30 am »
@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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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2013, 10:15:45 am »
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.
« Last Edit: February 19, 2013, 11:20:12 am by Dave »
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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2013, 10:28:27 am »
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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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2013, 11:19:47 am »
Online now (7:20 pm here) - and will be, for more than 2 hours
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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2013, 02:06:57 pm »
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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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2013, 02:21:45 pm »
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.

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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2013, 03:32:16 pm »
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.

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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #15 on: February 20, 2013, 11:56:51 am »
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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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2013, 01:43:53 pm »
Absolutely brilliant - many thanks, Shane - first class job. 

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Re: Partial Success
« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2013, 01:49:33 pm »
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 :-)

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