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(Home sharing could not be started because an error occurred (-3259))? what's happening?

I can't use home sharing because of this error 😟

what can I do to solve it?

iPad 2, Windows Vista

Posted on Oct 12, 2011 7:33 PM

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I too have this problem with error 12004 on my Mac Mini with iTunes 10.5 and Lion 10.7.2.

My updated Apple TV can't connect to Home Sharing either.

Nope its not the problem with the firewall.I tried turning OFF the firewall and login Homeshare.Still hopeless!! Please fix this Apple!!

(Home sharing could not be started because an error occurred (-3259))? what's happening?

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