Finder hides some Windows files (all files in particular folders)

I have recently noticed that some folders on a Windows server over the network dont show the files in that folder. Even some folders that I create using my Mac (OSX 10.5.1) suddenly disappear the next time i go to look in that folder. But if i look at that same folder through Windows, the files are all there.
I cant understand what could be causing this.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks very much,
Robert

Thanks i have installed the update and as far as i can tell the issue has been resolved!
Thanks very much,
Robert

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