I can no longer connect to my pc home sharing

I have been using my itunes on my HTPC as my media server for my atv2 for months without issue, but after a power outage i can no longer connect to my HTPC. It shows up under "computers" but it will not connect. I didn't change any firewall settings or anything, so there is no reason that I can think of for it to just stop working out of the blue.
I have tried logging out of home sharing and logging back in.
I have tried resetting everything (routers, computers, apple tv, etc)
I have tried the ATVs wired and wireless
I have de-authorized and re-authorized my computer, but I still have the same problem.
I have 2 ATV2s and I have the same issue with both.
I have a new macbook pro and the home sharing works on it. I can use airplay from my ipad, MBP, and the HTPC, but just can't use home sharing.
I have tried everything that I can think of. if you have any suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks

@puebloryan, I realize this thread is a bit old, but I have encountered a similr problem and wondered if you had found a solution. I've been using home sharing from itines on my PCs for years, but two days ago, it suddenly stopped. I can share from my Macs, but not from the ONE PC library where I keep all my tunes. I tried all the usual trouble-shooting measures.
After turning home sharing off on the PC's iTunes, turning it back on and turning some other settings off and on, my Macs and Apple TV could briefly "see" the PC library, but as soon as I try to connect -- the wheel spins for a bit and then the connection vanishes. It's as if they try and then give up.
Since this sounds so similar to your problem, I was hoping you finally found a solution. I am also starting a new thread. Thanks!

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