Why isnt my home sharing import setting working

I have a MacBook Pro and am looking to import my home sharing library, (from my PC) to my MacBook. Only sometimes my Shared library shows up. Evene restarted, siging in and out doesnt help when its there. But when it is, clicking import and or dragging the library doesnt work. It says its downloading but none of the songs actually downloaded.

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I have used itunes home sharing before. Every since the recent iTunes updates, I can no longer get the home sharing to work. Computers are "authorized" and "home sharing" is on for both computers. The computer that I am trying to pull music to (Mac Book Pro) does not show Library from other computer this time.
What am I doing wrong?

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Home sharing sporadically not working, fixed by O2 router multicast setting

I've been scratching my head for months about why my Home Sharing was only working sporadically on my home network. Each time it failed the only thing that would sort it out was to reboot my router (an O2 Wireless III router) - a bit of a pain, to say the least.
After trawling round lots of forums yet again, I came across a post in the O2 forums about the wireless "multicast" setting not working properly on the O2 IV router (i.e. when ticked it's actually off, and when unticked it's actually on): http://forum.o2.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=347348#p347348 So even though I have an O2 III wireless router I thought it was worth a go and changed the setting (log into the admin of the router, click Home Network in the left menu, then click WLAN:YourNetworkName on the right, then Configure at the top right, and the checkbox is next to "Allow multicast from Broadband Network") and hey presto! The Home Sharing from my iTunes libraries immediately popped up and stayed on!
So if you have sporadic problems with Home Sharing and you're on an O2 box, try this. If you're not on an O2 box but you have the same symptoms, try digging around for a "multicast" setting - that may be where the problem lies.

I couldn't find the Multicast config option on my O2 Wireless Box III so I opted for reloading the router and it did the trick this time.
In the past I also had to spend quite a few number of cycles troubleshooting sporadic connectivity issues and it turned out to be that the O2 Wireless Box III and AppleTV 2 don't connect well via 802.11n, the connection is very unstable and rather you have to downgrade the speed to 802.11g and everything works fine. As soon as you downgrade and restart the ATV then all devices are visible.

Home Sharing is not working following update to iOS 5.1 and iTunes 10.6

First, the problem:
I am not able to see any shared libraries when using the Music and Video apps on my iPhone 4.
Next, the specs:
iTunes 10.6 on MBP running Mac OS X 10.7.3
iPhone 4 runinng iOS 5.1
Wi-Fi connections for both MBP and iPhone 4
Both connect to same network using same SSID with static IP addressing and UPnP enabled.
MBP connects using 5 GHz N-Only anntena.
iPhone 4 connects using 2.4 GHz NG-Mixed antenna. (Hopefully next iteration of iPhone supports 5 GHz.)
Third, what I have tried:
Everything in "Troubleshooting Home Sharing" (KB Article TS2972 - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2972).
Re-entering my Apple ID credentials for both Music and Movies in iOS Settings.
Re-entering my Apple ID credentials for Home Sharing in iTunes.
Setting up Port Forwarding for both the iPhone 4 and MBP in my router for the relevant TCP and UDP ports (just in case). However, this did not help.
Finally, what I have noticed:
My Remote app on the iPhone 4 works without issue and can control iTunes running on my MBP.
My Air Mouse app on the iPhone 4 works without issue and can control my MBP.
My wireless printer connected to the network via the 2.4 GHz antenna (it only supports 802.11g) is usable - I can print to it and access its embedded web server management tool.
So, in the end, Home Sharing no longer works on my iPhone 4 after updating both IOS and iTunes (all other apps and software updates are current for both the phone and the MBP). I believe I have ruled out any issues with which antenna is being used for which device. I am out of ideas on how to get Home Sharing to work again.
Any suggestions or possible solutions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you gurus in advance!

Spoke to a "senior advisor" in the Apple TV department. Her suggestions: change channel in router to minimize/eliminate wifi interference from other users; move router away from any metal - i.e., DVD player, phone modem, etc.; keep router away from wireless 2.4 gH phones, which are "notorious" for crashing wifi routers. So she confirms that the problem is one of connection to router suddenly dropping out.
My own feeling is that none of these fixes will do the trick, because it seems pretty clear that there is a hardware component here - the timing of the drops seems like an overheating issue. It takes 35-40 minutes for the box to warm up enough for the first drop; then each consecutive drop happens quicker than the one before, as it heats up more. Each time it drops, its tiny brain gets a little more scrambled; last night it finally wouldn't start up again at all.
My suggestion is that everyone who is experiencing this problem, please call Apple tech support and ask to speak to a senior advisor in the Apple TV department. Make them aware of this problem!

Home Sharing does not work. It's time for Apple to act.

My specific question: Does anyone from Apple read these discussions *and* use the information to fix iTunes?
My issue (and I've given up on this): Home Sharing does not work and it needs to be fixed. I use a Windows 7 based PC and can successfully access my iTunes library from my iPad, meaning all network requirements are met. However many artists and albums do not appear. I know this is not about the tagging/data for the albums.
I found recommendations in these forums regarding the iTunes database (.itl), that this is a sign that the database is corrupted, and how to re-create it from the xml version. I used this technique and it did fix the problem - all albums and artists appeared. But within a day or so, they disappear again, meaning the .itl file is corrupted again and has to be re-created again. Also - if the .itl file is corrupted, then why does everything appear fine in iTunes? Somewhere, somehow the data are good enough to make iTunes work properly.
Bottom line: If you can't get the basics right, then Home Sharing does not work. Some very helpful forum commenters said it could have something to do with the anti-virus software, but that is just passing the buck. I should not have to know how to do all this. I should be able to turn on Home Sharing and enjoy the music from my iPads, iPhone, etc. Imagine you have to know how fuel injection works and be able to fix it every two days just to use your car - you should be able to turn the key and drive.
There are more problems - I won't even get into how the album won't display properly on the iPad and other annoyances.
Apple? Are you listening? Home Sharing does not work. It is the opposite of the image projected of easy-to-use, people-friendly products.
I suggest you either make it work or turn off the feature.
Joe

If your database is constantly becoming corrupt, you have a problem on your computer, it is nothing to do with homesharing. The corrupt database does not affect iTunes because that uses another file. It's not passing the buck, by considering whether anti-virus software might be causing this, this is the sort of stuff anti-virus software does (although I'm not saying that's what it is in your case-I don't know at this stage), you can't hold Apple accountable for badly written software that you have put on your computer yourself.
If you can't correctly identify what is causing your problem, you are never going to fix it.

ITunes 9 Home Sharing does not work on Windows 7 x64

iTunes 9 Home Sharing does not work on Windows 7 x64.
Getting the following error message:
Home sharing could not be activated because this computer is not authorized for the account "iTunes account." Please authorize this computer and try again.
This is a bug since my computer is authorized in iTunes and there is only 2 computer authorized for my iTunes account, so I have 3 more left till I should get this message.
I've just upgraded my iPhone to OS 3.1 using it this morning.
Please advise.
Environment: Windows 7 x64, HP TouchSmart tx2-1020us Notebook
Ivan Farkas
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I am using Windows 7 x64.
I am running iTunes 9.0.2.25
I am running Mcafee.
I can see and play music from the iTunes installation on my Windows 7 machine, but I CANNOT access the library to copy songs from this computer to other computers on my network.
YES, I have enabled "Home Sharing" using my iTunes account. NO, I have not authorized more than 5 computers on this account.
I believe this to be a Windows 7 related issue, as Home Sharing worked as advertised when I was using Vista (before I upgraded to Windows 7).
I CAN set up Home Sharing on two other (host) computers in my home network and it works. These computers are XP and a MacBook Pro. I CANNOT access my Windows 7 machine x64 to COPY music from one autorized library to another. Please help!!!
P.S. - I have attempted to get this to work by turning OFF my McAfee firewall. Windows firewall is disabled.
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APPLE TV second generation stetting - home sharing / itunes not working

I am sorry my message will be long but i will give all details to make sure someone can help me. AS i am fully lost in trying to resolve my problem.
I have APPLE TV 2nd Generation - Wifi work fine i can watch youtube etc.. but home sharing seems to not work, i tried everything i could find on the web and execute but still ..
Here is what i have.
ITUNES account is set under my user accounts / apple tv sets into my same user accounts. Both home sharing are set properly.
But under computer i cannot see my itunes, neither itouch, neither any computer?
INTERNET settings:
I have private IP, meaning each of my computers are under their own ip.
Computers plug in the internet modem.
WiFi router has its own IP and plug into internet modem.
Though under the router address on apple tv the network IP, router etc are different than the one on my computer when i do network setting DHCP. Both computer and apple tv are under DHCP. If i change all settings manually to match the computer setting with apple TV then i lose connections and do not get youtube etc....
I open all ports than apple was referring to.
Under itunes i do not see that little icon for home sharing on bottom corner right.
It is driving me nuts, as i want to use my library music and apps onto my TV.
I also want to use my itouch under my TV (apps and photos)
Can anyone HELP?
To resume i want to see my itunes and itouch under my apple TV?
Example i have those tv apps that i want to watch on my big screen through Apple TV.
Thanks

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HT204291 After updating software on my Apple TV home sharing will not work. Both Apple TV and iMac have home sharing on but when Computer is selected on Apple TV I just get a message saying "turn home sharing on". But it is. How can I solve this problem

I have just updated the software on my Apple TV since then home sharing will not work though I had not used it since installing iOS6 on my iPad 3. Home sharing is shown to be on on the Apple TV and on on my iMac. The Apple TV is connected to the router with an ethernet cable and all functions work correctly apart from my computer.
I have done the following.
Switched off the Apple TV and rebooted, did the same with iMac
Turned off home sharing then turned it on.
Checked that home sharing is on on both devices.
Selected Computer
Get a message telling me to turn home sharing on - IT IS!
Tried using airplay mirroring on the iPad but the airplay function is missing from iPad.
It is so annoying since before iOS6 and updating the Apple TV software everything worked perfectly. Any help would be very gratefully received.
Thanks

Hi Everyone,
hope this message finds you all in time. The recent Apple TV update 5.1 is terrible. Apple knows it is which is why (thankfully for some relentless user -I have no idea who but I believe it was under threat) they have allowed to sign 5.0.2 again which means you can downgrade your Apple TV 2 and 3 to a 5.0.2 version via iTunes. Who knows how long they will keep the window open but I have downgraded my ATV early this morning. I couldn't post this earlier because I was out all day but I am doing it now.
Here's how to do it:
1) Connect your ATV to your computer via a Mini USB (not included with ATV but included with many other electronic devices) - in order for your ATV to appear in iTunes you must FIRST plug the USB cable to your computer and ATV and only THEN plug the power cable.
2) Download your ipsw restore file from Apple.
5.0.2 (ATV 2): AppleTV2,1_5.0.2_9B830_Restore.ipsw
5.0.2 (ATV 3): AppleTV3,1_5.0.2_9B830_Restore.ipsw
3) In iTunes select yout ATV, hold SHIFT and click on Restore
4) Find and choose the downloaded IPSW file in the Open Dialog Box and hit Next
5) As long as Apple still signs that version the Restore process will begin and will take a few minutes to complete.
Enjoy!
raadore

Windows 8 home sharing does not work anymore

look iv'e tried it all .. every suggestion in the book , ethernet settings i have windows 8 and now home sharing no longer works,
i'm so frustrated now, please don't ask me to repeat anything you've heard ar tried before i've tried ir
clean up .net
turn off ipv6
reinstall itunes
i've always had apple products and i really feel i'm at the end now. as soon as you upgrade something apple .. it hurts you, why o why do they do this??? my mind just boggles,
"lets make it crapper!!!" thats what they say at upgrade meetings,
no music throughout my house now, so annoyed,
i'm moving to nexus tablets phones and chromecast, i really have had it wasting my time fixing apple's crap that worked fine till i "upgraded"
sorry for rant just at the end of my tether

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I have tried a different Mac running Mountain Lion and the same thing happens.
At the moment in order to watch a film I have to use Remote Desktop to log onto the Mac and stop and start iTunes then the ATV sees the library. Watch film. Move to other room, fire up ATV no library, use Remote Desktop, rinse and repeat....frustrating isn't the word.

After the update the home sharing doesn't work anymore

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Hello Roossx2,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2972
Have a nice day,
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TS1453 Home sharing isn't working and I can't seem to get it fixed.

When I try to go under computers on my Apple TV (2nd Gen), it says "Loading Jennifer's Library" for several minutes before I get an error telling me "Could not connect to Jennifer's Library. Make sure the computer is on the same network as your Apple tv, the itunes version is up to date, and itunes is running." I've tried literally everything short of completely reformatting my computer and I'm not doing that.
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Home sharing isn't working either
Which is why you can not use the remote app. Did you turn on home sharing on your computer and on ATV?
eve though they have the same Apple ID.
Did you enter the ApplieID in the home sharing login though? Or just in for the iTunes store, or iCloud, or photo sharing, or something else?
Home sharing isn't working either, I can't play or transmit any video from my iPad to the Apple TV because it doesn't recognize it
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Hello igor_rena,
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