Vista - File Sharing Will Not Enable

Hello. I have been trying to figure this problem out and have had no luck.
I have searched but have found no reference to anyone having my problem. I
am running Windows Vista Business 32bit. When I go to the network and sharing
center and click on file sharing, I choose "Turn on file sharing" and then
hit apply. The problem is that file sharing stays turned off. There is no
error display at all. I am at a loss of what can be causing this.. Network
discovery is turned on. If i try to turn on public folder sharing I get a
error that says "The RPC server is unavalible". I can turn on "Password
protected sharing" and "Media Sharing" with no problem. With those turned on
I still cannot turn on file sharing. Thank you all in advance for any help
you can provide.

Jeremy Thomas

Have you enabled File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks? Also what's the result if using net share command?

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B11E6AEB-B678-4867-9FB8-9FF0AEBD34FA@microsoft.com...
Hello. I have been trying to figure this problem out and have had no luck.
I have searched but have found no reference to anyone having my problem. I
am running Windows Vista Business 32bit. When I go to the network and sharing
center and click on file sharing, I choose "Turn on file sharing" and then
hit apply. The problem is that file sharing stays turned off. There is no
error display at all. I am at a loss of what can be causing this.. Network
discovery is turned on. If i try to turn on public folder sharing I get a
error that says "The RPC server is unavalible". I can turn on "Password
protected sharing" and "Media Sharing" with no problem. With those turned on
I still cannot turn on file sharing. Thank you all in advance for any help
you can provide.

Jeremy Thomas

Thank you for the quick response. I checked and File and Printer
sharing for Microsoft Networks is enabled in the properties of my network
adapter. I am not familiar with the net share command, but when i type "net
share" in the cmd window i get the following response. "The service name
is invalid" "More help by typing NET HELPMSG 2185" When i type that in, I get
the same error displayed "The service name is invalid" Thanks again to
anyone who can help me with this problem.

Jeremy

"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> Have you enabled File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks? Also what's the result if using net share command?
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B11E6AEB-B678-4867-9FB8-9FF0AEBD34FA@microsoft.com...
> Hello. I have been trying to figure this problem out and have had no luck.
> I have searched but have found no reference to anyone having my problem. I
> am running Windows Vista Business 32bit. When I go to the network and sharing
> center and click on file sharing, I choose "Turn on file sharing" and then
> hit apply. The problem is that file sharing stays turned off. There is no
> error display at all. I am at a loss of what can be causing this.. Network
> discovery is turned on. If i try to turn on public folder sharing I get a
> error that says "The RPC server is unavalible". I can turn on "Password
> protected sharing" and "Media Sharing" with no problem. With those turned on
> I still cannot turn on file sharing. Thank you all in advance for any help
> you can provide.
>
> Jeremy Thomas
>

When doing net share command, you should have similar result:

C:\Documents and Settings\blin>net share

Share name Resource Remark

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IPC$ Remote IPC
print$ C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers
Printer Drivers
C$ C:\ Default share
ADMIN$ C:\WINDOWS Remote Admin
Temp C:\Temp
HP5m IP_192.168.10.99 Spooled HP LaserJet 5MP
The command completed successfully.



Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message newsE99632E-4BBF-4A87-B2E5-E26BBACC2EE9@microsoft.com...
Thank you for the quick response. I checked and File and Printer
sharing for Microsoft Networks is enabled in the properties of my network
adapter. I am not familiar with the net share command, but when i type "net
share" in the cmd window i get the following response. "The service name
is invalid" "More help by typing NET HELPMSG 2185" When i type that in, I get
the same error displayed "The service name is invalid" Thanks again to
anyone who can help me with this problem.

Jeremy

"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> Have you enabled File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks? Also what's the result if using net share command?
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B11E6AEB-B678-4867-9FB8-9FF0AEBD34FA@microsoft.com...
> Hello. I have been trying to figure this problem out and have had no luck.
> I have searched but have found no reference to anyone having my problem. I
> am running Windows Vista Business 32bit. When I go to the network and sharing
> center and click on file sharing, I choose "Turn on file sharing" and then
> hit apply. The problem is that file sharing stays turned off. There is no
> error display at all. I am at a loss of what can be causing this.. Network
> discovery is turned on. If i try to turn on public folder sharing I get a
> error that says "The RPC server is unavalible". I can turn on "Password
> protected sharing" and "Media Sharing" with no problem. With those turned on
> I still cannot turn on file sharing. Thank you all in advance for any help
> you can provide.
>
> Jeremy Thomas
>

Thanks agian for the quick response. My exact output when i try to do a net
share is as follows.


c:\>net share
The service name is invalid.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2185.


Here is a list of my current running services


Image Name PID Services

========================= ========
============================================
System Idle Process 0 N/A

System 4 N/A

smss.exe 588 N/A

csrss.exe 656 N/A

wininit.exe 700 N/A

csrss.exe 712 N/A

services.exe 744 N/A

lsass.exe 760 KeyIso, ProtectedStorage, SamSs

lsm.exe 768 N/A

winlogon.exe 880 N/A

svchost.exe 964 DcomLaunch, PlugPlay

svchost.exe 1024 RpcSs

svchost.exe 1072 WinDefend

svchost.exe 1172 Audiosrv, Dhcp, Eventlog, lmhosts, wscsvc

svchost.exe 1260 AudioEndpointBuilder, CscService,
EMDMgmt,
hidserv, Netman, PcaSvc, SysMain,

TabletInputService, UxSms, WdiSystemHost,

Wlansvc

svchost.exe 1276 AeLookupSvc, Appinfo, BITS, EapHost,
gpsvc,
IKEEXT, iphlpsvc, MMCSS, ProfSvc, RasMan,

seclogon, SENS, ShellHWDetection, Themes,

Winmgmt, wuauserv

audiodg.exe 1340 N/A

SLsvc.exe 1376 slsvc

svchost.exe 1420 EventSystem, FDResPub, netprofm, nsi,

SSDPSRV, upnphost, W32Time, WebClient

svchost.exe 1552 CryptSvc, Dnscache, KtmRm, NlaSvc,
TapiSrv,
TermService

vsmon.exe 1572 vsmon

dwm.exe 1948 N/A

explorer.exe 1980 N/A

spoolsv.exe 624 Spooler

svchost.exe 644 BFE, DPS, MpsSvc

AddFiltr.exe 1408 AddFiltr

avgamsvr.exe 1664 Avg7Alrt

avgupsvc.exe 944 Avg7UpdSvc

avgrssvc.exe 1924 AvgCoreSvc

DevSvc.exe 800 Capture Device Service

avgrssvc.exe 1144 N/A

CLCapSvc.exe 952 CLCapSvc

iPodService.exe 2180 iPod Service

iviRegMgr.exe 2236 IviRegMgr

LSSrvc.exe 2252 LightScribeService

mdm.exe 2276 MDM

msvsmon.exe 2312 msvsmon80

msvsmon.exe 2344 N/A

svchost.exe 2404 PolicyAgent

StarWindService.exe 2428 StarWindService

usnsvc.exe 2472 usnjsvc

XAudio.exe 2552 XAudioService

hpqwmiex.exe 2564 hpqwmiex

WmiPrvSE.exe 2748 N/A

CLSched.exe 2804 CLSched

MSASCui.exe 3024 N/A

igfxpers.exe 3032 N/A

SynTPEnh.exe 3192 N/A

QLBCTRL.exe 3228 N/A

QPService.exe 3260 N/A

avgcc.exe 3268 N/A

zlclient.exe 3280 N/A

sidebar.exe 3292 N/A

wmpnscfg.exe 3344 N/A

SyncBack.exe 3412 N/A

ypops.exe 3420 N/A

WmiPrvSE.exe 3504 N/A

wmpnetwk.exe 3656 WMPNetworkSvc

unsecapp.exe 3748 N/A

sidebar.exe 3952 N/A

OUTLOOK.EXE 464 N/A

firefox.exe 4264 N/A

cmd.exe 2024 N/A

tasklist.exe 2828 N/A



"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> When doing net share command, you should have similar result:
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\blin>net share
>
> Share name Resource Remark
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> IPC$ Remote IPC
> print$ C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers
> Printer Drivers
> C$ C:\ Default share
> ADMIN$ C:\WINDOWS Remote Admin
> Temp C:\Temp
> HP5m IP_192.168.10.99 Spooled HP LaserJet 5MP
> The command completed successfully.
>
>
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message newsE99632E-4BBF-4A87-B2E5-E26BBACC2EE9@microsoft.com...
> Thank you for the quick response. I checked and File and Printer
> sharing for Microsoft Networks is enabled in the properties of my network
> adapter. I am not familiar with the net share command, but when i type "net
> share" in the cmd window i get the following response. "The service name
> is invalid" "More help by typing NET HELPMSG 2185" When i type that in, I get
> the same error displayed "The service name is invalid" Thanks again to
> anyone who can help me with this problem.
>
> Jeremy
>
> "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>
> > Have you enabled File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks? Also what's the result if using net share command?
> >
> > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B11E6AEB-B678-4867-9FB8-9FF0AEBD34FA@microsoft.com...
> > Hello. I have been trying to figure this problem out and have had no luck.
> > I have searched but have found no reference to anyone having my problem. I
> > am running Windows Vista Business 32bit. When I go to the network and sharing
> > center and click on file sharing, I choose "Turn on file sharing" and then
> > hit apply. The problem is that file sharing stays turned off. There is no
> > error display at all. I am at a loss of what can be causing this.. Network
> > discovery is turned on. If i try to turn on public folder sharing I get a
> > error that says "The RPC server is unavalible". I can turn on "Password
> > protected sharing" and "Media Sharing" with no problem. With those turned on
> > I still cannot turn on file sharing. Thank you all in advance for any help
> > you can provide.
> >
> > Jeremy Thomas
> >

In this case, I would check the any spyware or virus.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:514A22D0-B8AA-47BE-BDC5-6E8287601A4C@microsoft.com...
Thanks agian for the quick response. My exact output when i try to do a net
share is as follows.


c:\>net share
The service name is invalid.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2185.


Here is a list of my current running services


Image Name PID Services

=================================
============================================
System Idle Process 0 N/A

System 4 N/A

smss.exe 588 N/A

csrss.exe 656 N/A

wininit.exe 700 N/A

csrss.exe 712 N/A

services.exe 744 N/A

lsass.exe 760 KeyIso, ProtectedStorage, SamSs

lsm.exe 768 N/A

winlogon.exe 880 N/A

svchost.exe 964 DcomLaunch, PlugPlay

svchost.exe 1024 RpcSs

svchost.exe 1072 WinDefend

svchost.exe 1172 Audiosrv, Dhcp, Eventlog, lmhosts, wscsvc

svchost.exe 1260 AudioEndpointBuilder, CscService,
EMDMgmt,
hidserv, Netman, PcaSvc, SysMain,

TabletInputService, UxSms, WdiSystemHost,

Wlansvc

svchost.exe 1276 AeLookupSvc, Appinfo, BITS, EapHost,
gpsvc,
IKEEXT, iphlpsvc, MMCSS, ProfSvc, RasMan,

seclogon, SENS, ShellHWDetection, Themes,

Winmgmt, wuauserv

audiodg.exe 1340 N/A

SLsvc.exe 1376 slsvc

svchost.exe 1420 EventSystem, FDResPub, netprofm, nsi,

SSDPSRV, upnphost, W32Time, WebClient

svchost.exe 1552 CryptSvc, Dnscache, KtmRm, NlaSvc,
TapiSrv,
TermService

vsmon.exe 1572 vsmon

dwm.exe 1948 N/A

explorer.exe 1980 N/A

spoolsv.exe 624 Spooler

svchost.exe 644 BFE, DPS, MpsSvc

AddFiltr.exe 1408 AddFiltr

avgamsvr.exe 1664 Avg7Alrt

avgupsvc.exe 944 Avg7UpdSvc

avgrssvc.exe 1924 AvgCoreSvc

DevSvc.exe 800 Capture Device Service

avgrssvc.exe 1144 N/A

CLCapSvc.exe 952 CLCapSvc

iPodService.exe 2180 iPod Service

iviRegMgr.exe 2236 IviRegMgr

LSSrvc.exe 2252 LightScribeService

mdm.exe 2276 MDM

msvsmon.exe 2312 msvsmon80

msvsmon.exe 2344 N/A

svchost.exe 2404 PolicyAgent

StarWindService.exe 2428 StarWindService

usnsvc.exe 2472 usnjsvc

XAudio.exe 2552 XAudioService

hpqwmiex.exe 2564 hpqwmiex

WmiPrvSE.exe 2748 N/A

CLSched.exe 2804 CLSched

MSASCui.exe 3024 N/A

igfxpers.exe 3032 N/A

SynTPEnh.exe 3192 N/A

QLBCTRL.exe 3228 N/A

QPService.exe 3260 N/A

avgcc.exe 3268 N/A

zlclient.exe 3280 N/A

sidebar.exe 3292 N/A

wmpnscfg.exe 3344 N/A

SyncBack.exe 3412 N/A

ypops.exe 3420 N/A

WmiPrvSE.exe 3504 N/A

wmpnetwk.exe 3656 WMPNetworkSvc

unsecapp.exe 3748 N/A

sidebar.exe 3952 N/A

OUTLOOK.EXE 464 N/A

firefox.exe 4264 N/A

cmd.exe 2024 N/A

tasklist.exe 2828 N/A



"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> When doing net share command, you should have similar result:
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\blin>net share
>
> Share name Resource Remark
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> IPC$ Remote IPC
> print$ C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers
> Printer Drivers
> C$ C:\ Default share
> ADMIN$ C:\WINDOWS Remote Admin
> Temp C:\Temp
> HP5m IP_192.168.10.99 Spooled HP LaserJet 5MP
> The command completed successfully.
>
>
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message newsE99632E-4BBF-4A87-B2E5-E26BBACC2EE9@microsoft.com...
> Thank you for the quick response. I checked and File and Printer
> sharing for Microsoft Networks is enabled in the properties of my network
> adapter. I am not familiar with the net share command, but when i type "net
> share" in the cmd window i get the following response. "The service name
> is invalid" "More help by typing NET HELPMSG 2185" When i type that in, I get
> the same error displayed "The service name is invalid" Thanks again to
> anyone who can help me with this problem.
>
> Jeremy
>
> "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>
> > Have you enabled File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks? Also what's the result if using net share command?
> >
> > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B11E6AEB-B678-4867-9FB8-9FF0AEBD34FA@microsoft.com...
> > Hello. I have been trying to figure this problem out and have had no luck.
> > I have searched but have found no reference to anyone having my problem. I
> > am running Windows Vista Business 32bit. When I go to the network and sharing
> > center and click on file sharing, I choose "Turn on file sharing" and then
> > hit apply. The problem is that file sharing stays turned off. There is no
> > error display at all. I am at a loss of what can be causing this.. Network
> > discovery is turned on. If i try to turn on public folder sharing I get a
> > error that says "The RPC server is unavalible". I can turn on "Password
> > protected sharing" and "Media Sharing" with no problem. With those turned on
> > I still cannot turn on file sharing. Thank you all in advance for any help
> > you can provide.
> >
> > Jeremy Thomas
> >

Thanks for all the help so far. I have checked for viruses using the latest
versions and virus definitions from AVG, Norton, and Windows One care
service. I have used Spybot search and destroy, Adaware, AVG Spyware ans
Zonealarm's Spyware to check my system. All say it is clean with no
infections. Is there anything else I can try other than re-installing.

Thanks Agian.

Jeremy Thomas

"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> In this case, I would check the any spyware or virus.
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:514A22D0-B8AA-47BE-BDC5-6E8287601A4C@microsoft.com...
> Thanks agian for the quick response. My exact output when i try to do a net
> share is as follows.
>
>
> c:\>net share
> The service name is invalid.
>
> More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2185.
>
>
> Here is a list of my current running services
>
>
> Image Name PID Services
>
> ========================= ========
> ============================================
> System Idle Process 0 N/A
>
> System 4 N/A
>
> smss.exe 588 N/A
>
> csrss.exe 656 N/A
>
> wininit.exe 700 N/A
>
> csrss.exe 712 N/A
>
> services.exe 744 N/A
>
> lsass.exe 760 KeyIso, ProtectedStorage, SamSs
>
> lsm.exe 768 N/A
>
> winlogon.exe 880 N/A
>
> svchost.exe 964 DcomLaunch, PlugPlay
>
> svchost.exe 1024 RpcSs
>
> svchost.exe 1072 WinDefend
>
> svchost.exe 1172 Audiosrv, Dhcp, Eventlog, lmhosts, wscsvc
>
> svchost.exe 1260 AudioEndpointBuilder, CscService,
> EMDMgmt,
> hidserv, Netman, PcaSvc, SysMain,
>
> TabletInputService, UxSms, WdiSystemHost,
>
> Wlansvc
>
> svchost.exe 1276 AeLookupSvc, Appinfo, BITS, EapHost,
> gpsvc,
> IKEEXT, iphlpsvc, MMCSS, ProfSvc, RasMan,
>
> seclogon, SENS, ShellHWDetection, Themes,
>
> Winmgmt, wuauserv
>
> audiodg.exe 1340 N/A
>
> SLsvc.exe 1376 slsvc
>
> svchost.exe 1420 EventSystem, FDResPub, netprofm, nsi,
>
> SSDPSRV, upnphost, W32Time, WebClient
>
> svchost.exe 1552 CryptSvc, Dnscache, KtmRm, NlaSvc,
> TapiSrv,
> TermService
>
> vsmon.exe 1572 vsmon
>
> dwm.exe 1948 N/A
>
> explorer.exe 1980 N/A
>
> spoolsv.exe 624 Spooler
>
> svchost.exe 644 BFE, DPS, MpsSvc
>
> AddFiltr.exe 1408 AddFiltr
>
> avgamsvr.exe 1664 Avg7Alrt
>
> avgupsvc.exe 944 Avg7UpdSvc
>
> avgrssvc.exe 1924 AvgCoreSvc
>
> DevSvc.exe 800 Capture Device Service
>
> avgrssvc.exe 1144 N/A
>
> CLCapSvc.exe 952 CLCapSvc
>
> iPodService.exe 2180 iPod Service
>
> iviRegMgr.exe 2236 IviRegMgr
>
> LSSrvc.exe 2252 LightScribeService
>
> mdm.exe 2276 MDM
>
> msvsmon.exe 2312 msvsmon80
>
> msvsmon.exe 2344 N/A
>
> svchost.exe 2404 PolicyAgent
>
> StarWindService.exe 2428 StarWindService
>
> usnsvc.exe 2472 usnjsvc
>
> XAudio.exe 2552 XAudioService
>
> hpqwmiex.exe 2564 hpqwmiex
>
> WmiPrvSE.exe 2748 N/A
>
> CLSched.exe 2804 CLSched
>
> MSASCui.exe 3024 N/A
>
> igfxpers.exe 3032 N/A
>
> SynTPEnh.exe 3192 N/A
>
> QLBCTRL.exe 3228 N/A
>
> QPService.exe 3260 N/A
>
> avgcc.exe 3268 N/A
>
> zlclient.exe 3280 N/A
>
> sidebar.exe 3292 N/A
>
> wmpnscfg.exe 3344 N/A
>
> SyncBack.exe 3412 N/A
>
> ypops.exe 3420 N/A
>
> WmiPrvSE.exe 3504 N/A
>
> wmpnetwk.exe 3656 WMPNetworkSvc
>
> unsecapp.exe 3748 N/A
>
> sidebar.exe 3952 N/A
>
> OUTLOOK.EXE 464 N/A
>
> firefox.exe 4264 N/A
>
> cmd.exe 2024 N/A
>
> tasklist.exe 2828 N/A
>
>
>
> "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>
> > When doing net share command, you should have similar result:
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\blin>net share
> >
> > Share name Resource Remark
> >
> > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > IPC$ Remote IPC
> > print$ C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers
> > Printer Drivers
> > C$ C:\ Default share
> > ADMIN$ C:\WINDOWS Remote Admin
> > Temp C:\Temp
> > HP5m IP_192.168.10.99 Spooled HP LaserJet 5MP
> > The command completed successfully.
> >
> >
> >
> > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message newsE99632E-4BBF-4A87-B2E5-E26BBACC2EE9@microsoft.com...
> > Thank you for the quick response. I checked and File and Printer
> > sharing for Microsoft Networks is enabled in the properties of my network
> > adapter. I am not familiar with the net share command, but when i type "net
> > share" in the cmd window i get the following response. "The service name
> > is invalid" "More help by typing NET HELPMSG 2185" When i type that in, I get
> > the same error displayed "The service name is invalid" Thanks again to
> > anyone who can help me with this problem.
> >
> > Jeremy
> >
> > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> >
> > > Have you enabled File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks? Also what's the result if using net share command?
> > >
> > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > > "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B11E6AEB-B678-4867-9FB8-9FF0AEBD34FA@microsoft.com...
> > > Hello. I have been trying to figure this problem out and have had no luck.
> > > I have searched but have found no reference to anyone having my problem. I
> > > am running Windows Vista Business 32bit. When I go to the network and sharing
> > > center and click on file sharing, I choose "Turn on file sharing" and then
> > > hit apply. The problem is that file sharing stays turned off. There is no
> > > error display at all. I am at a loss of what can be causing this.. Network
> > > discovery is turned on. If i try to turn on public folder sharing I get a
> > > error that says "The RPC server is unavalible". I can turn on "Password
> > > protected sharing" and "Media Sharing" with no problem. With those turned on
> > > I still cannot turn on file sharing. Thank you all in advance for any help
> > > you can provide.
> > >
> > > Jeremy Thomas
> > >Th

Bump

"Jeremy Thomas" wrote:

> Thanks for all the help so far. I have checked for viruses using the latest
> versions and virus definitions from AVG, Norton, and Windows One care
> service. I have used Spybot search and destroy, Adaware, AVG Spyware ans
> Zonealarm's Spyware to check my system. All say it is clean with no
> infections. Is there anything else I can try other than re-installing.
>
> Thanks Agian.
>
> Jeremy Thomas
>
> "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>
> > In this case, I would check the any spyware or virus.
> >
> > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:514A22D0-B8AA-47BE-BDC5-6E8287601A4C@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks agian for the quick response. My exact output when i try to do a net
> > share is as follows.
> >
> >
> > c:\>net share
> > The service name is invalid.
> >
> > More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2185.
> >
> >
> > Here is a list of my current running services
> >
> >
> > Image Name PID Services
> >
> > ========================= ========
> > ============================================
> > System Idle Process 0 N/A
> >
> > System 4 N/A
> >
> > smss.exe 588 N/A
> >
> > csrss.exe 656 N/A
> >
> > wininit.exe 700 N/A
> >
> > csrss.exe 712 N/A
> >
> > services.exe 744 N/A
> >
> > lsass.exe 760 KeyIso, ProtectedStorage, SamSs
> >
> > lsm.exe 768 N/A
> >
> > winlogon.exe 880 N/A
> >
> > svchost.exe 964 DcomLaunch, PlugPlay
> >
> > svchost.exe 1024 RpcSs
> >
> > svchost.exe 1072 WinDefend
> >
> > svchost.exe 1172 Audiosrv, Dhcp, Eventlog, lmhosts, wscsvc
> >
> > svchost.exe 1260 AudioEndpointBuilder, CscService,
> > EMDMgmt,
> > hidserv, Netman, PcaSvc, SysMain,
> >
> > TabletInputService, UxSms, WdiSystemHost,
> >
> > Wlansvc
> >
> > svchost.exe 1276 AeLookupSvc, Appinfo, BITS, EapHost,
> > gpsvc,
> > IKEEXT, iphlpsvc, MMCSS, ProfSvc, RasMan,
> >
> > seclogon, SENS, ShellHWDetection, Themes,
> >
> > Winmgmt, wuauserv
> >
> > audiodg.exe 1340 N/A
> >
> > SLsvc.exe 1376 slsvc
> >
> > svchost.exe 1420 EventSystem, FDResPub, netprofm, nsi,
> >
> > SSDPSRV, upnphost, W32Time, WebClient
> >
> > svchost.exe 1552 CryptSvc, Dnscache, KtmRm, NlaSvc,
> > TapiSrv,
> > TermService
> >
> > vsmon.exe 1572 vsmon
> >
> > dwm.exe 1948 N/A
> >
> > explorer.exe 1980 N/A
> >
> > spoolsv.exe 624 Spooler
> >
> > svchost.exe 644 BFE, DPS, MpsSvc
> >
> > AddFiltr.exe 1408 AddFiltr
> >
> > avgamsvr.exe 1664 Avg7Alrt
> >
> > avgupsvc.exe 944 Avg7UpdSvc
> >
> > avgrssvc.exe 1924 AvgCoreSvc
> >
> > DevSvc.exe 800 Capture Device Service
> >
> > avgrssvc.exe 1144 N/A
> >
> > CLCapSvc.exe 952 CLCapSvc
> >
> > iPodService.exe 2180 iPod Service
> >
> > iviRegMgr.exe 2236 IviRegMgr
> >
> > LSSrvc.exe 2252 LightScribeService
> >
> > mdm.exe 2276 MDM
> >
> > msvsmon.exe 2312 msvsmon80
> >
> > msvsmon.exe 2344 N/A
> >
> > svchost.exe 2404 PolicyAgent
> >
> > StarWindService.exe 2428 StarWindService
> >
> > usnsvc.exe 2472 usnjsvc
> >
> > XAudio.exe 2552 XAudioService
> >
> > hpqwmiex.exe 2564 hpqwmiex
> >
> > WmiPrvSE.exe 2748 N/A
> >
> > CLSched.exe 2804 CLSched
> >
> > MSASCui.exe 3024 N/A
> >
> > igfxpers.exe 3032 N/A
> >
> > SynTPEnh.exe 3192 N/A
> >
> > QLBCTRL.exe 3228 N/A
> >
> > QPService.exe 3260 N/A
> >
> > avgcc.exe 3268 N/A
> >
> > zlclient.exe 3280 N/A
> >
> > sidebar.exe 3292 N/A
> >
> > wmpnscfg.exe 3344 N/A
> >
> > SyncBack.exe 3412 N/A
> >
> > ypops.exe 3420 N/A
> >
> > WmiPrvSE.exe 3504 N/A
> >
> > wmpnetwk.exe 3656 WMPNetworkSvc
> >
> > unsecapp.exe 3748 N/A
> >
> > sidebar.exe 3952 N/A
> >
> > OUTLOOK.EXE 464 N/A
> >
> > firefox.exe 4264 N/A
> >
> > cmd.exe 2024 N/A
> >
> > tasklist.exe 2828 N/A
> >
> >
> >
> > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> >
> > > When doing net share command, you should have similar result:
> > >
> > > C:\Documents and Settings\blin>net share
> > >
> > > Share name Resource Remark
> > >
> > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > IPC$ Remote IPC
> > > print$ C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers
> > > Printer Drivers
> > > C$ C:\ Default share
> > > ADMIN$ C:\WINDOWS Remote Admin
> > > Temp C:\Temp
> > > HP5m IP_192.168.10.99 Spooled HP LaserJet 5MP
> > > The command completed successfully.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > > "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message newsE99632E-4BBF-4A87-B2E5-E26BBACC2EE9@microsoft.com...
> > > Thank you for the quick response. I checked and File and Printer
> > > sharing for Microsoft Networks is enabled in the properties of my network
> > > adapter. I am not familiar with the net share command, but when i type "net
> > > share" in the cmd window i get the following response. "The service name
> > > is invalid" "More help by typing NET HELPMSG 2185" When i type that in, I get
> > > the same error displayed "The service name is invalid" Thanks again to
> > > anyone who can help me with this problem.
> > >
> > > Jeremy
> > >
> > > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Have you enabled File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks? Also what's the result if using net share command?
> > > >
> > > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > > > "Jeremy Thomas" <JeremyThomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B11E6AEB-B678-4867-9FB8-9FF0AEBD34FA@microsoft.com...
> > > > Hello. I have been trying to figure this problem out and have had no luck.
> > > > I have searched but have found no reference to anyone having my problem. I
> > > > am running Windows Vista Business 32bit. When I go to the network and sharing
> > > > center and click on file sharing, I choose "Turn on file sharing" and then
> > > > hit apply. The problem is that file sharing stays turned off. There is no
> > > > error display at all. I am at a loss of what can be causing this.. Network
> > > > discovery is turned on. If i try to turn on public folder sharing I get a
> > > > error that says "The RPC server is unavalible". I can turn on "Password
> > > > protected sharing" and "Media Sharing" with no problem. With those turned on
> > > > I still cannot turn on file sharing. Thank you all in advance for any help
> > > > you can provide.
> > > >
> > > > Jeremy Thomas
> > > >Th

I have the same problem and the same result with net share command! Do you
have your problem resolved? Someone know what can be the problem?!
Thanks.


"Jeremy Thomas" wrote:

This link may help,

Vista: can't enable file sharing ...My exact output when i try to do a net
share is as follows. c:\>net share The service name is invalid. More help is
available by typing NET HELPMSG 2185. ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums...f531ec9155ea43


--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com


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