Desktop library no longer showing up on laptop home sharing is enabled on both computers

my desktop library is no longer showing up on my laptop. Home sharing is enabled on both computers. The laptop library DOES show up on the desktop computer. The solution given in itunes help doesn't help. there is no box under edit, preferences, shared that says "look for shared libraries"

you will need both computer have itunes turned on and you will need a wifi for them to work.

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I recommend reviewing the full article below, but I think steps 4-7 are specifically useful for what you described:
Troubleshooting Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2972
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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