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  • That's your answer. There's a problem with the share, nothing to do with SQL Server. Maybe there's a firewall in front of the server? Perhaps the share is set up only to allow a certain number of concurrent connections? If you don't get anywhere on your own with this, you'll need to speak to your Windows admin.

    John