Problems with file sharing between two computers

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It's always a bad idea to share your Windows Directory, as it opens your critical system files and registry to attacks. That said, it is hard to say what the file sharing issues where without more information. I'm not sure what local policies where in effect on your Windows 2000 machine, if the directory was already shared as or in use, or if there were network issues. I would set up auditing on your PC and check the event logs for more information