Apple Power Macintosh 7600/200 Series - Manual (Page 179)

m Some disk-formatting programs don’t work with file sharing. If you use
such a program, contact the manufacturer or vendor for compatibility
information.
m There may be a problem with some of the information your computer
uses to start up file sharing. Follow these steps in order until the problem
is solved:
1. Open the Sharing Setup control panel and enter new information in the
Owner section. Then try again to turn on file sharing.
2. Remove the File Sharing folder from the Preferences folder (inside the
System Folder). Then restart the computer and try to turn on file
sharing.
3. Reset the PRAM and NVRAM by following the instructions in “The
Computer Makes an Unusual Sound at Startup” earlier in this chapter.
Afterward, make sure to select the correct network type in the
AppleTalk control panel.
4. Remove the Users & Groups data file from the Preferences folder
(inside the System Folder). Restart the computer.
5. Reinstall system software.
A message says that an item can’t be shared.
m Make sure you have at least 1 MB of space available on your hard disk.
m Some removable storage devices can’t be shared. Check with the
manufacturer or vendor of the device for more information.
m Some disk-formatting programs don’t work with file sharing. If you use
such a program, check with the program’s manufacturer or vendor.
179 Solutions to Common Problems