How are connecting to the share? Are connecting through network neighborhood or through mapping a drive. I think we need to determine if it is a network or system issue. The best way I like to troubleshoot that is to map a network drive using just the IP and not the system's name. Use \\ip address\share name. If it connects directly, then it is a problem with how the network resources are being broadcasted or with a system (I do not think it is with system if you can ping it). After connected, transfer a large file. If it takes to much time (remember, you should be 100mb trasnfer rate), then it could be a problem with the duplex or speed. Remember, Win2k uses TCP/IP and not NetBioous. Have Fun!