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I have a machine running windows 8 on a Mac server environment. When mounting or accessing a small/empty shared folder on the network the computer connects fine. When accessing another shared folder on the network it doesn't seem to load (I left this running and it had connected by the next morning)(there are multiple files and folders and many sub directories). Connecting to this folder via ftp or as a webserver the content is accessible straight away.

I have tried the following without result so far: - removing windows from managing the home group - removed the computer off the home group - different/slower speed and duplex modes - various suggestions making sure services are running and sharing settings correctly setup - folder contents set to general (for rendering thumbnails etc) - flush DNS - cleared login accounts associated with the IP

The computer does have the following setup: - static IP - correct work group name

If more info is required I will post.

Suggestions will be appreciated. Regards, Nick

Nick
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Ok, sorry for all the comments, I have a working solution, this would not satisfy someone who has spent the money purchasing Server from the App Store.

I installed smbup (http://eduo.info/apps/smbup) which basically sets up and manages samba to replace the smb that Apple has with the original samba project. A manual installation of samba may have also resolved the issue. Just to clarify this is on the Mac running as the server.

I can however say through out the whole ordeal that I have learnt a LOT more about mac and windows sharing (but doubt I have scraped too far under the surface).

@Zoredache, thanks for the suggestion!

Nick
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