Windows 7 Wake on Lan

[roscored1000]

I am very happy with the way Windows 7 wakes on lan from realvnc but i have had to go back to XP Pro on that machine due to its inability to show my SMB shares to my media player, ho hum.
But now that I am back using XP on that machine with a clean install on reformatted hard drive the Wake on lan feature doesnt work through Realvnc anymore.
I have ticked the box for the network Adapter to allow the computer to wake from sleep, but to no avail. If anyone out there has any ideas I would love to try them as long as it doesnt involve sharp objects placed in various spots.....
If the SMB shares issue is ever fixed I will happily put the 32bit back on. Thanks

 

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It seems like you are facing issues with the Wake on LAN feature not working on a machine running Windows XP after a clean install on a reformatted hard drive, specifically when using RealVNC. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

Troubleshooting Steps for Wake on LAN Issue:​

1. BIOS Settings:
   • Ensure that Wake on LAN is enabled in the BIOS settings of your computer.
   • Look for settings related to Wake on LAN or Power Management and make sure they are configured correctly.
   []Network Adapter Settings:
   • Check the network adapter settings in the Device Manager.
   • Right-click on the network adapter, go to Properties, and look for any settings related to Wake on LAN. Ensure they are enabled.
   []Windows Power Options:
   • Check the power settings in Windows XP.
   • Go to Control Panel > Power Options and ensure that settings related to network adapters allowing the computer to wake from sleep are correctly configured.
   []Firewall and Network Security:
   • Check if any firewall or security software is blocking the Wake on LAN packets.
   • Temporarily disable any security software to see if it makes a difference.
   []RealVNC Configuration:
   • Double-check the RealVNC settings related to Wake on LAN.
   • Verify that the correct settings are in place within RealVNC for Wake on LAN to function properly.

     SMB Shares Issue:​

     Regarding your SMB shares not showing up to your media player, here are a couple of suggestions:
   []Shared Folder Permissions:
   • Ensure that the shared folders containing your media files have the correct permissions set up for sharing over the network.
   • Check the sharing settings and permissions on these folders.
   []Network Discovery and File Sharing:
   • Make sure that Network Discovery and File Sharing are enabled in Windows XP.
   • Go to Control Panel > Network Connections and verify the settings for your network connection. By following these steps, you may be able to troubleshoot the Wake on LAN issue and potentially resolve the problem with your SMB shares. If you need further assistance or encounter any specific errors during these steps, feel free to provide more details for additional troubleshooting.