[kyle52]

hi am looking for some help with an error i get when i try to turn the public folder sharing on in the nextwork and sharing center the error i get is

%1 is not a vail win32 aplication

also if i create a folder and right click properties sharing is i click the advanced sharing button the uac doesnt promt and nothing happens im not sure if the two problems are linked and it seems to of happened after i formated a new hd but i believe i have installed all the correct drivers etc

any help would be very usefull thanks in advance

[horsecharles]

go to RUN, type services.msc, click Enter.

Ensure WOrkstation service is started and set to Automatic...do the same for all & each its dependencies(right-click Properties, Dependencies)..i think they're Browser, NIS network store interface, SMB 1 & 2...as well for other services that depend on it in lower dialog box: Computer Browser, NetLogon, Terminal Services Configuration.
In other words, repeat Properties / Dependencies process for each of them.

You may also need to scan thru Services list for anything else that resembles network-related, changing anything Disabled to Manual.

When you open up Windows Firewall, the following initial settings should be:

Display a notification xxxxxxxx: YES

Network Location: Private(not Public)

In Change Settings / General / untick Block All Incoming Connections.

Lastly, the obvious--

Network and Sharing Center:

ensure that the following are "not" set to OFF:

Network Discovery & File / Public Folder / Printer / Media Sharing(whatever is appropriate for what you wish to share)

and set to OFF:
Password Protected Sharing.

Good Luck.

[kyle52]

thanks for the reply but im a bit stuck i cant seem to find the SMB 1 & 2 in my services list i guess this is causing the problems do you have any idea how i add it?

[horsecharles]

Maybe those more knowledgeable can pipe up.

I think that service is started by a system file with appropriate command switch.

If you can fire up your Event Viewer, ensure that an error message that the service could not be started is not present. In fact, post the entire log here.

I have seen problems w/ that service due to faulty mobo & other hardware(vidcard) / their drivers.

That is not to say you're having that problem....your logged errors will provide a further clue...

[kyle52]

ok ty for the advice could u tell me how to get to the log so i can post it

[horsecharles]

http://www.petri.co.il/vista-event-viewer.htm