MsHome cannot be accessed.. service has not started.
- Thread starter kirkm
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Is the Server service set to automatic??
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...nning-xp/acebfba0-2250-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5
read the thread above, Wunders has some excellent troubleshooting suggestions.
if the above thread does not work HERE is the search page for that issue
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...nning-xp/acebfba0-2250-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5
read the thread above, Wunders has some excellent troubleshooting suggestions.
if the above thread does not work HERE is the search page for that issue
you can see server listed third from the top in the photo above, from HERE
https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/restore-missing-server-service-windows-xp/
read above and follow instructions if the server service is missing.
have the rest of Wunder's instructions helped with the issue?
if you have any questions with each step, go ahead and ask before performing, 
Hi Elizabeth,
Details so far
"Network Location Cannot be Reached" when accessing shares"
< http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946937 >
I didn't go further with as I can access shares (and even other computers by following an explorer address path)
Plus the entries under 'My Network Places' still work. Only MsHome fails
"Advanced network adapter troubleshooting for Windows workstations"
< http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325487 >
I read this at length but it seems to address issues I don't have, e.g. Network adapter , where mine is ok.
You might try resetting your Winsock Stack:
"How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)"
< http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357 >
I reasoned If TCPIP was failing the internet wouldn't work.
And I'm yet to do these 2
"How to determine and to recover from Winsock2 corruption in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows Vista"
< http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811259 >
You might also try the last-resort freeware program WinsockXPFix:
< http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html >
I found something in Google that suggested changing a Reg key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001
However I don't have this, mine starts at Set 002.
The full error message is
Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.
The service has not been started.
To generate this I Open Entire Network- MicroSoft Windows Network-MsHome
There's certain delay with the last two, then nothing under MsHome as used to be.
A that point a left click on MsHome brings up the error.
Details so far
"Network Location Cannot be Reached" when accessing shares"
< http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946937 >
I didn't go further with as I can access shares (and even other computers by following an explorer address path)
Plus the entries under 'My Network Places' still work. Only MsHome fails
"Advanced network adapter troubleshooting for Windows workstations"
< http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325487 >
I read this at length but it seems to address issues I don't have, e.g. Network adapter , where mine is ok.
You might try resetting your Winsock Stack:
"How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)"
< http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357 >
I reasoned If TCPIP was failing the internet wouldn't work.
And I'm yet to do these 2
"How to determine and to recover from Winsock2 corruption in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows Vista"
< http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811259 >
You might also try the last-resort freeware program WinsockXPFix:
< http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html >
I found something in Google that suggested changing a Reg key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001
However I don't have this, mine starts at Set 002.
The full error message is
Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.
The service has not been started.
To generate this I Open Entire Network- MicroSoft Windows Network-MsHome
There's certain delay with the last two, then nothing under MsHome as used to be.
A that point a left click on MsHome brings up the error.
sorry for the late reply, I missed your post.
your registry should have that listing, Do you have any restore points prior to this issue? I do not use system restore as it is fallible, I use Erunt to back up my registry daily, then I can choose a day and restore the registry.
so you need to restore the registry till you get that listing back in hklm/system. Barring a restore point you might need to do a clean install.
your registry should have that listing, Do you have any restore points prior to this issue? I do not use system restore as it is fallible, I use Erunt to back up my registry daily, then I can choose a day and restore the registry.
so you need to restore the registry till you get that listing back in hklm/system. Barring a restore point you might need to do a clean install.
If it is the exact same entry as what is needed. I have attached a .zip file from my registry, but not sure if it will work as I have lots of networking services removed in my services, since I do not have a network.
Elizabeth, just wanted to thank you for your help with this - and let you know it's a failure. Can't get this working for love or money! I also
restored a HDD backup from Nov 2017 and guess what - the problem remains. So it defies all logic I know and will just have
to accept mshome is kaput and hope I can still do everything I want.
I did find something on another forum referencing the same error message, but just one thread and a few years old.. left a msg but it's a long shot.
restored a HDD backup from Nov 2017 and guess what - the problem remains. So it defies all logic I know and will just have
to accept mshome is kaput and hope I can still do everything I want.
I did find something on another forum referencing the same error message, but just one thread and a few years old.. left a msg but it's a long shot.
according to here, it might be the .dll file, I have uploaded mine from xp pro in a zip file for you , extract it and place in system32 folder and then reboot see if issue persists. it seems that even though your server service shows started it is not starting. I am at a loss for further help, if you do not wish to reinstall xp, you will have to do some more googling, HERE is where I searched for "server service not started"
Elizabeth, just in case you wanted a follow up - I put together a 2nd XP machine just to compare Net type things. After I enabled file sharing in one of its
folders I found MSHOME had suddenly kicked back into life on the problem machine. All I can guess is a new device on the LAN started whatever had/hadn't stopped. Beats me but not complaining! And thanks again for your help.
folders I found MSHOME had suddenly kicked back into life on the problem machine. All I can guess is a new device on the LAN started whatever had/hadn't stopped. Beats me but not complaining! And thanks again for your help.
great work on fixing your issue,