I am running Windows 7 Professional in a domain environment. I keep certain folders synced between my Win7 office computer and my XP (sp3) laptop using MS SyncToy -- it essentially compares directories connected via UNC paths.
I have Avast Pro that was originally installed using a v5.0.396.0 installer, then it was auto-updated to 5.1.889. Now when I connect from my XP laptop, numerous folders appear to be missing, even though they are present on the Win7 machine. In fact, they appear to be missing when browsing from any pre-Win7 machine -- Server 2003, Server 2000, etc. When browsing from another Win7 machine, it sees everything normally.
I tried uninstalling and downloading the latest 5.1 installer and installing using that, but the same thing happened, folders go missing to pre-Win7 SMB clients. If I uninstall and roll back to 5.0.396, everything appears to work without a hitch.
I would just go back to 5.0.396 but it appears there is a vulnerability in that version and I should upgrade at least to 5.0.677 -- however, I don't know where to get that (or if it is even available.)
Anyway, I need help here. Thanks!
Cheers,
Toby