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by fitgirl

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Background:
W95 PC
Compaq Deskpro (Old)
NT Network, TCP/IP

We have a "Fiddler" in our organization who decided he didn't need some files, so he deleted them. The problem is a few of the files he didn't need were system files.

Now his printer cannot be shared eventhough file and print sharing in MS Networks is showing in Network Neighborhood/Properties.

Can anyone tell me which system files need to be put back onto this guys PC for him to get the sharing function back???

Thanks,

FG

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by saihib

In Network Properties remove File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, reboot and then re-install it. That should replace the system files he needs.

by estebandelatorre

Let's windows select what files he need.
0.- Have your windows CD-rom close to you!
1.- Write down your current configuration (share name, permissions, and network properties, and protocols)
2.- Form Control Panel / Network, remove everything butthe nic card.
3.- Restart PC
4.- Reinstall all what you have removed. Reboot
5.- Check printer share definition.
6.- Print something locally (if not work, you must remove the printer and re-install it again, and share it)

Good Luck

EDT@bancobgn.com

by douglas_shadix

I know this may be a silly answer but have you gone to the printers folder and made sure that the printer is shared, you should see a hand under the local printer that needs to be shared. If not Right click on it and click on sharing, make sure shared as is marked and add a password if desired.
If this is already done try to print a test page locally, if it prints with no problem then you need to uninstall file and printer sharing from the network setup, restart and reinstall it. After doing this you need to make sure that it is shared again since uninstalling it will remove the share.
If you can't print a test page locally then reinstall the printer intead of messing with the network settings. Again you will need to make sure the printer is shared in the printer folder.

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