Apple TV 2 won't load library - Homeshare issue?

I have two Apple TV2s that link into my iTunes library held on my PC. Until recently both worked very well, but following the recent update, neither will pick up the library and load it. The Apple TV can see the library, but when I try to load it, it delivers a "can't load library - ensure the library is on the same network" error, or just returns me to the main menu. The network connection is fine - the ATV picks up YouTube and all the other internet based sites. It can also pick up and play music from my iPad and iPhone via Airplay. I can only assume it's a home sharing issue. iTunes shows the two ATVs on the Airplay section.
I've checked the settings for Home Share and they're ok, I've tried rebooting the router, rebooting iTunes, rebooting the ATVs, switching off/on the home sharing options, all without success. The fact that both ATVs have stopped simultaneously suggests it's not a hardware issue.
My PC runs Vista 32bit, router is a DLink 2740b, Anti-virus is Microsoft Security Essentials.
Any help please! Its driving me mad.
Cheers
jb

A couple of things I forgot to mention--
When browsing movies after restarting my computer, it no longer seems to load the artwork
My library is about 1.5TB

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