Apple TV will not find my computer on homesharing

It used to work before. I am using a Windows 7 computer with the latest version of iTunes (12.0.1.26), the latest update for Apple TV and all have the same appleID. All devices have home sharing turned on. I have unplugged my router, restarted all devices (computer, appletv and itunes) and still have no luck. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hello thejsuperman,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For troubleshooting this issue where your Apple TV does not see your Home Sharing library, please follow the steps in the article below, as there are some additional steps from the ones you have already done.
Troubleshooting Home Sharing - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H.

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