TV show downloaded on Mac wouldn't play on laptop PC until...

...I shortened the filename.
This had me scratching my head and trading emails with Apple tech support.
Turns out that iTunes (7.x) for Windows (more likely Windows - XP w/ SP2 in this case - itself) does not like files with names longer than 42 (38 + .ext) characters. Once I took the offending filename and truncated it to the same length as a file I downloaded using iTunes on the laptop (which played fine) I was able to view it just fine.
Anyone else out there with similar experience(s); or do I just have a whack laptop?
Dell Latitude 610   Windows XP Pro  

Where are you trying to access it from? If under the TV Shows icon you will be accessing the cloud. Ensure you are under the Computers icon.
If you are in the right spot and experiencing issues make sure all content is fully loaded on your iMac. If it is then it is a problem with the local network. Try ethernet if on wifi. Make sure router is up to date, reboot ATV and router. Check istumbler.net to get a report of the network, look for signal strength and noise.

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