This is indeed interesting because I haven't had any issues with home sharing. On Aug 23, 2011, at 1:31 PM, John Panarese wrote: Now this is interesting. I'm glad the update got that sorted out, Frank. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.macfortheblind.com AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT On Aug 23, 2011, at 12:43 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: > John and all, OK here is the resolution to my older Mac Mini not being > able to turn on home sharing. I did create a new user account to test > yesterday and got the same results that the create home share button was > dimmed. I called Apple and they had no clue either and suggested I take > it into the Genius bar. During lunch break today I made an appointment > for tomorrow at my local store. I was about to disconnect it this > evening when I decided I would give it one last try by downloading the > new ITunes 10.4.1 update that just came out. I installed that update and > tried it again. Wouldn't you know it the home sharing button worked this > time. So the resolution was that the ITunes 10.4.1 update came through > just in time and fixed the issue for me. > Frank > > -----Original Message----- > From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Panarese > Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 9:53 PM > To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: Can't turn on home sharing on a Mac Mini > > There has to be some logical explanation. Did you try a Google > search with something like, troubleshooting home sharing in iTunes on > the Mac, or something more specific? I wonder if any of the Apple > forums might address the problem. > > Take Care > > John D. Panarese > Director > Mac for the Blind > john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > http://www.macfortheblind.com > > AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC VOICEOVER TRAINING AND > SUPPORT > > On Aug 21, 2011, at 9:01 PM, Frank Ventura wrote: > >> OK, I tried setting up a completely new user account and got the exact > >> same results. No problem logging into the account but still when I try > >> to activate home sharing under the advanced menu the create home share > >> button still is dimmed. I seriously think something inside ITunes >> itself is broken. Is there a means of reinstalling ITunes? I have done > >> that with third party apps but not Apple apps. >> Frank >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> [mailto:mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of allseed >> Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 7:52 PM >> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: Can't turn on home sharing on a Mac Mini >> >> It might be a longshot, but have you tried setting up a test account >> and logging into it? I think it has to be an admin so the guest >> account won't do it. If this works, you will need to delete your >> itunes files from your computer, not your content and reinstall >> itunes. I'm making this rash proposal because I don't know which file > >> is linked to the sharing settings. >> >> On Aug 21, 2011, at 7:41 PM, Frank Ventura wrote: >> >> Can't call support since it is long out of warranty. I am scratching >> my head on this one and I ain't got too much hair left to pull out. >> Frank >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> [mailto:mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Panarese >> Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 7:35 PM >> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: Can't turn on home sharing on a Mac Mini >> >> I am puzzled as well. I really can't think of anything else off >> the top of my head. Have you made a call to Apple support? >> >> >> Take Care >> >> John D. Panarese >> Director >> Mac for the Blind >> john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> http://www.macfortheblind.com >> >> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC VOICEOVER TRAINING AND >> SUPPORT >> >> >> >> >> On Aug 21, 2011, at 7:25 PM, Frank Ventura wrote: >> >>> Yes I have it authorized and I am signed into the store. This is >>> really getting puzzling. >>> Frank >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> [mailto:mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Panarese >>> Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 7:22 PM >>> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: Can't turn on home sharing on a Mac Mini >>> >>> OK, forgive me for asking a very obvious question but I have found >>> that the obvious sometimes is missed. Do you have the Mini >>> authorized >> >>> as a computer with iTunes? >>> >>> Take Care >>> >>> John D. Panarese >>> Director >>> Mac for the Blind >>> john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> http://www.macfortheblind.com >>> >>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC VOICEOVER TRAINING AND >>> SUPPORT >>> >>> On Aug 21, 2011, at 7:19 PM, Frank Ventura wrote: >>> >>>> John, thanks, in prefs under the sharing tab that box to share on >>>> the >> >>>> network is checked. I also checked under the advanced menu and home >>>> sharing is definitely not enabled. >>>> Thanks >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> [mailto:mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John >>>> Panarese >>>> Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 3:54 PM >>>> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: Can't turn on home sharing on a Mac Mini >>>> >>>> I don't know if either of these will be helpful to you and might >>>> just be shot in the dark. Firstly, in iTunes preferences in the >>>> sharing tab under advance button, do you have the box to share your >>>> iTunes library on the network checked? I don't know if this is >>>> required, but I have it checked on my Mac Book Pro and Mini. >>>> Secondly, are you sure the home sharing isn't turned on already? I >>>> just got a Mini and when I went to the advance menu, home sharing >>>> was >>> already turned on. >>>> >>>> Take Care >>>> >>>> John D. Panarese >>>> Director >>>> Mac for the Blind >>>> john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> http://www.macfortheblind.com >>>> >>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC VOICEOVER TRAINING AND > >>>> SUPPORT >>>> >>>> On Aug 21, 2011, at 3:44 PM, Frank Ventura wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi all, I have an ITunes issue that I can't seem to solve. I have >>>>> an >> >>>>> older mac mini (2ghz core2duo and 1gb of ram). I am trying to turn >>>>> on >>> >>>>> Home Sharing. When I open the Advanced menu and down arrow to turn >>>>> on >>> >>>>> home sharing I get the usual user name and PW dialog. I put in my >>>>> username and PW and I get clicks with every character I type in >>>>> th4e >> >>>>> PW field so I think I am getting it in there. There are two active >>>>> buttons one says something about need an itunes account and the >>>>> second >>>> >>>>> says no thanks. If I VO right arrow I can find the "create home >>> share" >>>> >>>>> button but it always says dimmed. In ITunes prefes I have home >>>>> sharing >>>> >>>>> enabled on the sharing tab and nothing is checked in the parental >>>> controls tab. >>>>> I have already signed into the store and authorized the computer. 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