File and Printer Sharing always unchecked

[crisrich]

Every time I start my computer with Vista Business I have to open the "Local
Area Connection Properties" and check the "File and Printer Sharing for
Microsoft Networs" service. Everything works fine after that but the next
time I shut down and restart the computer, the service will be unchecked
again.

Can anyone tell me what program might uncheck tis service, presumably during
start-up of the computer?

I use Zone Alarm Securty Suite, Network Magic and Bonjour (although I have
no Mac). Plenty of other programs of course, but I don't know which one would
mess with my network settings except for the ones I listed.

 

[Steve Winograd]

Every time I start my computer with Vista Business I have to open the "Local
Area Connection Properties" and check the "File and Printer Sharing for
Microsoft Networs" service. Everything works fine after that but the next
time I shut down and restart the computer, the service will be unchecked
again.

Can anyone tell me what program might uncheck tis service, presumably during
start-up of the computer?

I use Zone Alarm Securty Suite, Network Magic and Bonjour (although I have
no Mac). Plenty of other programs of course, but I don't know which one would
mess with my network settings except for the ones I listed.

Start the computer in "Safe mode with networking" and see if the
problem occurs. If it doesn't occur in Safe mode, then a program that
only runs in normal mode is messing with the settings.

One way to find out is to un-install one of the suspect programs,
reboot, and see if the problem goes away. Repeat the process until it
does, and you'll have your answer.
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[mikilh]

Every time I start my computer with Vista Business I have to open the "Local
Area Connection Properties" and check the "File and Printer Sharing for
Microsoft Networs" service. Everything works fine after that but the next
time I shut down and restart the computer, the service will be unchecked
again.

Can anyone tell me what program might uncheck tis service, presumably during
start-up of the computer?

I use Zone Alarm Securty Suite, Network Magic and Bonjour (although I have
no Mac). Plenty of other programs of course, but I don't know which one would
mess with my network settings except for the ones I listed.

Did you resolve this? I'm experiencing the same thing....

 

[Steve Winograd]

Did you resolve this? I'm experiencing the same thing....

Do you have a Lenovo laptop? If so:

1. Click Start > All Programs >ThinkVantage > Access Connections.
2. Click Manage.
3. Click your network profile.
4. Click Edit.
5. Click Additional Settings.
6. Click the "Settings" button next to "Network security".
7. Un-check the "disable file and printer sharing" box.

If that doesn't help, see if your computer has a similar program that
manages network profiles or settings.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[Dave Nesbitt]

Steve, you are truly a genious. That is exactly what my problem was. I'd change the value and thinkvantage would change it back - unbeknownst to me of course!

Thx. I can now share normally. The speed on my home net isn't the greatest but it doesn't need to be!

I now have my laptops and desktops all networked. Feel like an Admin!

 

[Steve Winograd]

Steve, you are truly a genious. That is exactly what my problem was. I'd change the
value and thinkvantage would change it back - unbeknownst to me of course!

Thx. I can now share normally. The speed on my home net isn't the greatest but it
doesn't need to be!

I now have my laptops and desktops all networked. Feel like an Admin!

You're welcome, Dave. Merry Christmas!
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

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