Cant open folders across network
I run a small business with 2 iMacs. I have an alphabetically based folder system with a separate folder for each customer within in a "letter" folder (A,B,C etc) within which I store a variety of word pdf jpg files etc.
Over the years of my work the number of customers has now exceeded 10,000.
In the last year or so when I try to open the base folder and then the "letter" folders from a local networked machine, the Finder (variably) protests and drops back to the base folder. I cant access any of the nested folders or their data.
Is this a limitation of the Finder in terms of the number of dependent folders accessible across a local network?
I thought upgrading to Snow Leopard might fix it but the problem persists with both machines running OS 10.6.4
Any way around it? Do I need a dedicated server and associated software? There is only me and my secretary in the office.
Th system works fine from within the "home" computer
Thanks
SDB
Over the years of my work the number of customers has now exceeded 10,000.
In the last year or so when I try to open the base folder and then the "letter" folders from a local networked machine, the Finder (variably) protests and drops back to the base folder. I cant access any of the nested folders or their data.
Is this a limitation of the Finder in terms of the number of dependent folders accessible across a local network?
I thought upgrading to Snow Leopard might fix it but the problem persists with both machines running OS 10.6.4
Any way around it? Do I need a dedicated server and associated software? There is only me and my secretary in the office.
Th system works fine from within the "home" computer
Thanks
SDB
Intel imac, Mac OS X (10.6.4)