Network sharing problem (user permission)

Hi,
I'm having problem with the network sharing and user permision.
My company computer configuration listed as follows:-
iMac 1 - Mac OS 10.6.8
iMac 2 - Mac OS 10.5.8
iMac 3 - Mac OS 10.5.5
PowerMac G5 - Mac OS 10.4.9
4 PC - All windows XP
We have problem with the file sharing on iMac 1.
All the computers can share each other flawlessly. (Mac using SMB to access windows).
However, when iMac 1 copy a folder, or create a new folder in PC, some problem occurs.
- the folder being create/copy was set to be full access (read/write) for everyone in the permissions setting.
- the folder can be share with everyone on the iMac1
- when it copy through the network to a PC, iMac 2, iMac 3, and PowerMac G5 cannot access the foler.
- all the PC and iMac1 still can access it.
Any clue to this funny issue?

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S.Sengupta, Windows Entertainment and Connected Home MVP

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