Windows 7 Home Share Not Working Unless Logged In to Computer

So my old computer with Windows Home Server blew up last week. I bought a new computer with Windows 7 running and have everything set up.
Here's the rub... I cannot access my itunes home share unless I am logged in or remotely logged int to the computer.
My old home server did not have this issue.
I am looking to have the desktop onin the basement and run without being logged in.
I have rebooted and did the services thing, but cannot seem to find the needle in the haystack.
Can anyone help.
My kids are frustrated that I cannot get it fixed and they cannot watch Scooby Doo!
Thanks in advance!

Morning bs1211,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at this article:
Troubleshooting Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2972
Cannot access my library when my computer is asleep
Best of luck,
Mario

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