File sharing cannot be enabled -Mac OS 9.1

[spectre330]

Hi,

I have Mac OS 9.1
I am facing this problem since last 3 weeks & m not able to correct it. I have tried some solutions but no help. The file sharing option is turned on. How can I enable personal file sharing?
File sharing cannot be enabled
Can you guys please help me out?

Thanks in advance.

[Zombi]

Personal File Sharing was first introduced in System 7, and has been a part of all subsequent releases of Apple system software (Mac OS 7.6, Mac OS 8.0, Mac OS 8.5 and so forth).

Two Volumes With The Same Name

You may receive the "File sharing cannot be enabled" error message if two volumes of the same name are present on the desktop at the same time. For example, if an image was made of a mounted CD and then the image was opened, the error message would appear (if file sharing is enabled). This behavior is normal since the newly mounted image has the same name as the already mounted image.

Adequate Volume Space

Look for adequate space on the volumes being shared on your computer. Mac OS creates an AppleShare PDS file which maintains information about what folders and disks are shared, and with whom. If there is insufficient space on any attached disk or partition, file sharing is not enabled. File sharing requires at least 360K of disk space available on each connected disk or partition. More space may be required when there are a large number of folders. If any volume (not just the start-up volume) has less than 360K available, File Sharing reports "File Sharing Cannot Be Enabled."

The only exception to this requirement concerns locked volumes, such as CD-ROM's. The information required for sharing a locked volume is stored in the Preferences folder on the start-up disk instead.

[Recko]

Please check for these points too.

Third-Party File Sharing Software

Find out if TOPS (a third party filesharing application) or other file sharing software was previously run on your system. Third-party filesharing software that performs this function can modify the System file, disabling Personal File Sharing. If so, do a clean installation of system software.

Unmount PC or DOS Volumes

Make sure there are no DOS volumes mounted. If there are, eject the volume and try again.

Reset Parameter RAM

Reset the Parameter RAM (PRAM) by pressing the key sequence Command-Option-P-R while starting your computer. Note: This also resets the serial ports, so you may need to reactivate AppleTalk and reconfigure the Ethernet connections on some Macintosh computers.

[Xeusion]

Try this:

1. Delete the File Sharing Folder


1. Delete the File Sharing folder from the Preferences folder within the System Folder.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Turn File Sharing on.

2. Third-Party Formatting Software

If you format any media with a third-party utility, check with the vendor for compatibility with Personal File Sharing and replace the driver if necessary.

3. Recreate the AppleShare PDS File

You can delete an invisible file called AppleShare PDS on the top level of all connected volumes when sharing. The AppleShare PDS file may need to be deleted on each volume on multiple drive systems, or drives with multiple partitions.

To help troubleshoot in multiple drive situations, start the computer with just the startup volume on. If file sharing works in this configuration, add another drive to the chain and test file sharing each time until you find the drive that prevents file sharing from starting. You can then concentrate on the drive that fails and remove its PDS file.