Can't turn off password protected sharing - Windows 7

When I turn off password protected sharing in the network and sharing center's advanced settings, I save settings but when I go back in, it's turned on again.  Turning it off doesn't stick.
This is what seess to be forcing a password and prevents me from setting up a backup to a network share drive.
Any ideas?

I noticed there is loads of stuff about problems with Networking Win 7 and XP/2000 PCs etc.  I also couldnt get Password Protected sharing OFF to stick and had problems with Win 7/XP machines loosing sight of each other, when a Win 7 PC was added to a Network.
I saw some comments about the Guest Account - needs to be about with blank password but the password prot off may not like that
So, I enabled it, set a blank password on it but turned it Off!!.
And, as if by magic, Password Protected Sharing OFF engaged OK. 
First, Using the console.   
Windows Start - type   mmc   in search box, select mmc.exe which appears at top of Start Window. 
On the console window do File - Add/remove Snap ins - select Local Users and groups - Add - Local computer.
Add other snap ins if you wish then OK.  File Save to save your console setup with a 'name'.msc - use the 'name' in the Windows Start search box next time.
In the console window.
Expand Local Users and groups, select User folder, Select Guest Acct, Rt Click - Properties
Ticked - User Cannot Change Password and Password Never Expires
Unticked - User must change password, Account is disabled, Account is locked out
Apply then OK
Select Guest Account - Rt Click - Set Password - Proceed - ensure password fields are blank - OK
Windows Start - Control Panel - User Accounts - Add or Remove User Account
Select the Guest Account and Turn it Off
Control Panel - Network and Sharing Center - Change Advanced Sharing Settings  
Expand Home or Work
Network Discovery ON
File and printer sharing ON
Public Folder Sharing ON
Media Streaming Off
Enable file sharing 40-56 encryption machines (if XP/2000 etc PCs in workgroup)
Password Protected Sharing OFF 
Hope this helps; I could however be wrong about the logic but lets see what the experts say (please modify/delete as appropriate)!!
I must admit the 'connectivity' on my Network has improved; PCs not loosing each other.
Good Luck
Steve
Regards Steve

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