I cannot import videos using home sharing

I followed the instructions for setting up home sharing on our laptops. One machine is using Windows XP, and the other is using Windows 7. Both have the latest updates for iTunes and both are authorized. I have turned off (and back on) home sharing, I have authorized and deauthorized and then re authorized both computers. I can see libraries on both machines. When I tried to import a video from his machine to mine, it told me that "this machine is not authorized" meaning mine. I am at a loss as to what I am not doing. I have tried to re authorize both machines and get a message box telling me the machine is authorized. Is this a problem in the newest version of iTunes?? I have no idea what to do next. I wanted to put movies on my iPad, and all of our compatible movies are on his machine. Can someone help me out?

Hi GeekBadger,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.  This article has some troubleshooting ideas for Home Sharing issues:
Troubleshooting Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2972
Cheers,
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