Windows 2000 (SP4) machine is just a file server with only DHCP running. I have added 2 new pc's with win7 homepremium. All pc's and server are on the same work group. I have a mapped drive on the win7 to the server and can see and brows the folders and files with no problem. I can also read the files on the win7 pc's, however it just times out when trying to save back, or delete filesto the server, which locks the win 7 boxes and causes it to crash.

Hi, Based on my research, I would like to suggest the following: 1. Ensure the NIC drivers on all computers are up-to-date. 2. Boot the computers to clean boot environment on all the computers to check the issue: How to perform clean-boot troubleshooting for Windows 2000 How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7 Hope this helps. Thanks. Nicholas Li - MSFT