Personal File Sharing won't be turned on anymore

Under the Sharing System Preference, the Personal File Sharing will not be turned on anymore. When I select it, "File Sharing staring up . . ." message comes up, but it stays like that forever. Because of this problem, I can not share my files with other computers anymore. Is this due to a corrupted preference file, or something? Please help me.
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

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i'm trying to network my Power Mac G5 to my iBook G4...
everything seems fine on my G5: the Sharing preferences went smoothly, and i can access my iBook from it. (they're both connected via ethernet to my DSL router)
but when i try to set the Sharing preferences on my iBook, for both the Personal File Sharing and Personal Web Sharing services, when i click 'on' box they just sit there, grey, in 'Starting Up' mode and never actually turn on.
i ran a Disk Repair Permissions to no avail.
i have no idea what to do next...
thanks for any help,
ct
PowerPC G5 dual 2Ghz Mac OS X (10.4.8)

I'd Trash these files...
/Library/Preferences/com.apple.sharing.firewall.plist
/Users/nnnnLibrary/Preferences/com.apple.internetconnect.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist
then get Applejack...
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19596
After installing, boot holding down CMD+s, then when the prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 5 of it's things.

Personal File Sharing on my eMac turns off by itself

I have three computers in my home office environment-- a eMac using Tiger fully updated--in fact it just came back from Apple Care doctors due to hard drive and memory issues-- (we think a power surge into my house caused it)--I also have a iBook-- four years old--running Tiger fully updated, but slow--- then I just got a MacBook running Leopard---- anyway I can get my laptops to network and share files, and I can get my eMac to connect to the laptops for file sharing, etc--- however, when I try to link the laptops to the eMac it hooks up for less than a minute, then I lose the connection--- it indicates issues with the connection, and on the MacBook yo use the link is gone. I go into the preferences in the eMac and see that the Personal File Sharing check box is no longer checked. I have tried resetting it, locking the preferences, etc. but I cannot get it to stay connected-- it is a minor issue, but one I would like to resolve--- thanks

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Personal File Sharing Won't Start

My computer (G5 Dual Core Intel, 10.4.10) has suddenly stopped allowing connections from other computers. Went into the Sharing preference pane and personal file sharing was unchecked. Checked the box, set there saying "starting..." for a long time, closed the window, went back in and it was off again. Everytime I click on the Sharing preference pane it takes a REALLY long time to open, all other panes open just fine. I have ran Applejack, which repairs permissions and such, still no luck. Any ideas?

No Luck.... Still doesn't work, after dragging those files to the desktop I couldn't even connect to the network or the internet from this computer any longer. The sharing preference pane still hangs (either for a long time or forever) when trying to open it. Also, one of the files you mentioned isn't there and not found anywhere else on my computer. com.apple.internetconnect.plist
Sorry on the G5, old habits die hard I guess.
Thanks,
Eric

Personal file sharing turns off by itself

Hey everyone. My Personal File Sharing keeps turning off on my Mac Pro when I try to access it from my PowerBook. I have tried repairing permissions on both computers and still no luck. Also tried locking the little padlock in the Preferences Control Panel and no luck. The computer name is one word with no spaces.
I did a search on this topic but found an archived post with no new suggestions. Any advice out there?
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I'd try trashing on the one that changes...
/Library/Preferences/com.apple.sharing.firewall.plist
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Personal File Sharing Turns off after an attempt to connect from other comp

I have personal file sharing turned on on my MacBook and when I attempt to connect to it from my iMac I get a typical logon windows and extended delay and then the message that the Server Connection was Interrupted. When I check Personal File Sharing on the MacBook it has been turned off even though I have locked the settings.
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It may be solved for you, but I just discovered that since upgrading to 10.4.11 I can no longer connect to any of my other Macs. When I click on network NOTHING shows up in the Finder.
While I'm happy to grab random code posted by an unknown person and stick it in my system, I shouldn't have to. Clearly Whatever the update did to your Mac it did to my MacBook as well and most likely others. If this is the official fix for the problem, Apple needs to acknowledge it and offer a link to the file rather than relying on fix-it forums to solve their problems.
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Personal File Sharing Keeps Turning Off.

I have a second notebook, a Powerbook G4 Titanium 667 which is still amazingly useful for all but the most demanding apps and I regularly leave an external hard disk connected to this which I access by attaching to the G4 from my Macbook, via Finder, in the Server section. I authenticate and then choose the external disk volume and it mounts no problem.
My issue is that since a recent batch of software updates (perhaps a week ago), I no longer see the G4 in the Servers list. I returned to the G4 and found that Personal File Sharing was not longer enabled. I re-enabled it and locked the preferences again. I then see the G4 from my Macbook, connect as before and the volume mounts for a few seconds before being disconnected. I am then unable to reconnect. When I visit the G4 again, I find that the preferences are still locked but now Personal File Sharing is DISABLED.
I've not found any way around this, but console indicates that AppleFileServer failed. The crash report log does show the error. Here's the head of the file's last entry:
Host Name: powerbook-g4
Date/Time: 2008-04-13 08:52:48.696 +0200
OS Version: 10.4.11 (Build 8S165)
Report Version: 4
Command: AppleFileServer
Path: /usr/sbin/AppleFileServer
Parent: launchd [1]
Version: ??? (???)
PID: 6379
Thread: 4
Exception: EXCBADACCESS (0x0001)
Codes: KERNINVALIDADDRESS (0x0001) at 0x00705000
I've found references to other apps causing this but no mention of this with a G4 / 10.4.11. Any advice appreciated.

Welcome to the forums!
Reading the title I was certain I knew the answer, but I've never thought to have anyone check or report the Log on this, soooo, maybe I don't know and this might be something different.
But usually this is fixed by dragging one or more of these files to the Desktop, Rebooting, setting up again... it may just be one, or many at a time needed...
/Library/Preferences/com.apple.sharing.firewall.plist
/Users/nnnnLibrary/Preferences/com.apple.internetconnect.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
Then, if it's certain other kinds of connections, there may also be files like this...
/Users/nnnn/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.networkConnect.<ethernet MAC address>.plist

Unable to turn on personal file sharing

Hello,
i've been exchaging files between 2 macs over a windows-based network for about 1 year without any problem. And suddenly for no particular reason it doesn't work any more. I checked the sharing preferences and noticed that on one of the macs the box Personal File Sharing was unchecked. It is impossible to check it again. It's neither greyed our nor do I get an error message. It just does not check it.
Anybody know what the problem is?
Thanks
G5 Quad Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Hmm, something deeper eh?
You aren't runnung any other Firewall or proection are you?
Fixed Permissions already?
I think these three files can also affect it...
/Users/nnnnLibrary/Preferences/com.apple.internetconnect.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist

Problem with "Personal File Sharing"

Apple Support
"Personal File Sharing" does not work in my Powerbook G4 17 inch with 1.67 ghz CPU and with 1 gb ram.
There is long delay, if I turn on the "Sharing" dialogue box.
When it works shortly, I click the "Personal File Sharing" option.
Then there is long delay again, then "Windows Sharing" is automatically selected without any change.
"Personal File Sharing" is always off.
When I click the other options while this short moment, they can be turned on and off.
Only "Personal File Sharing" does not work!
And my Laptop can not be seen in other OS X.
How can I find the reason and how can I solve this problem?
What I can suppose is only the installation of Server Assistent.
Can it be a problem?
Sincerely yours
Message was edited by: prko

This may or may not help you, but doing so has helped numerous other users in other forums here (iChat, Mail, Print&Fax, etc.) that have reported crappy performance problems of one sort or another.
Download the OS 10.4.10 COMBO update for Intel (for ktom) or PPC (for prko).
Close all services and ports in Sys Prefs Sharing. Run Disk Utility and verify your boot drive. Then repair permissions. Reapply the combo update. Repair permissions again. Reopen desired services and ports in Sys Prefs Sharing. Reboot. Post back and let us know if that helped or not.

Personal file sharing, ok to leave on please?

hey guys!
just wanted to check what some other mac users do re personal file sharing!
i have an imac G5 and a macbook (intel core 2 duo) and i turned on file sharing for both systems, firewall is on and it works great!
both the question is, is says other mac users can access my files, when i access them i input a password so others will be asked the same right?
firewall is on stealth mode so this should be safe, right?

Mine is on all the time and, like you I have two machines, so one thing I use it for is to transfer data.
To get into the second machine needs username and password and if you are behind a firewall and a router, there is very low possibility for them to see your Macs. On the same system, perhaps they can be seen, but getting in needs those passwords and usernames.
Make sure your passwords are strong, of course.

Personal File Sharing not in Sharing list

Hi. I am running Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.8 and I would like to turn on the Personal File Sharing service under Sharing from the System Preferences menu. Unfortunately, the only services available in the list are Remote Login, Apple Remote Desktop and Remote Apple Events.
Any advice on adding Personal File Sharing to the Sharing list would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Mac Pro Mac OS X (10.4.8)

only have a "Services" tab in my Sharing preferences, no "Firewall" tab
Hmmm, something is definetly wrong then... have you tried Making a New Admin User as a test yet?
Have you tried Applejack yet?
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19596
After installing, boot holding down CMD+s, then when the prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 5 of it's things.
Might try a Re-install of the big 10.4.8 COMBO Update... not the Delta.
Might Trash...
/Users/nnnnLibrary/Preferences/com.apple.internetconnect.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist

Personal File Sharing with Fast User Switiching

I have 2 users set up on the iBook. I want file sharing turned on for only one of the users and off for the other. Both are logged in.
Any way to do this?
It appears that personal file sharing is either on or off for all users.

As far as i know either the AFP daemon is on or is off - for all users.. You can disable the Public share for a user if oyu like by using netinfo or SHarepoints but you cant turn off sharing for a user. If you have AFP active they can login. Now there may be away with some shell commands to add som config to this and disable on a user level but i havent seen it mentioned naywhere - or requested for that matter.

Personal File Sharing: Lost Connection

I'm trying to use my new miniStack external HD attached via Firewire to my Mac mini as a pseudo network drive. In other words, I want that drive available to my mini and my two iBooks. If I can get that working, I'd like it available to my XP box as well.
I have wireless internet via an Airport Express and cable modem throughout the house. All four computers are attached via wireless cards.
I've turned on personal file sharing on the mini using my administrator log in. I've also activated AppleTalk via the Airport settings in the Network preference settings.
I've also activated AppleTalk on my iBook and turned on personal file sharing.
All my Macs are running the latest version of OS X (10.4.7).
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After I press the disconnect button (my only choice) I notice that personal file sharing on my mini is now turned off.
This exact same thing happens when I try to access the native internal HD on my mini so it isn't just the external stack that's the problem.
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After much trial and error, I finally resorted to doing a Archive and Install on my mini. After doing so, everything works great. I still have no clue what the problem was but I now have no interest in finding out since it's working great.
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Take care,
Jeff

Personal File Sharing -- How secure it is?

Hi,
I have a hopefully easy question for you network expert:
1) I turned on Personal File sharing.
2) In one folder, I changed ownership & Permissions in "Others" to "Read & Write"
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I have done some testing but since I don't have a Windoze machine to test, I am wondering: Can someone OUTSIDE my wireless network gain access into my shared folders? Is this possible?
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Only if you open up port 548 on your wireless router
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your machine. The same will be true of Windows
sharing, just with different ports.
The moral of the story is that a hardware router will
go a long way to keeping viruses and hackers out of
any network.
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Personal file sharing: not possible

Hi all, when I tried to turn ON Personal File Sharing , it switchs back to Off. Any ideas.
Thanks and Merry Xtmas

Hi Borec,
It could be that your System Preferences plist file is corrupted.
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com.apple.systempreferences.plist
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