winbindd causing new CPU (fan runs to 6000rpm)

Question

Level 1

14 points

winbindd causing new CPU (fan runs to 6000rpm)

over the last few days, i've been hearing my macbook fan spin up high when I'm not even using it. Each time, i've found an instance of WINBINDD taking 90%+ of the CPU time in Activity Monitor. Stopping the process clears it until the next day.

I've noticed it only happens at home. When I'm at work it only shares a private network with one only macbook and doesn't do this. My home network does have some windows stuff on it, i understand winbindd is part of samba?

Anybody have any ideas? Thanks

Macbook (2.4 Ghz), Mac OS X (10.5.2), 13in, 2GB RAM, 160GB HD, 8x DL-Superdrive

Posted on Aug 27, 2008 8:37 PM

Reply

Answer 1

Best reply

RodneyW

Level 4

3,035 points

Aug 28, 2008 5:55 AM in response to Theo Lotz

Are you using a domain controller on your home network? If not, it might be a good idea to verify your SMB settings. Winbindd manages connections to domain controllers, and would not normally be used on a network that does not have a domain controller.

Reply

Answer 2

Theo Lotz Author

Level 1

14 points

Aug 28, 2008 10:37 AM in response to RodneyW

I do have a DC on my network. In fact, I just migrated to a new machine and transferred the DC roles. I didn't notice the issue before that. Where are these SMB settings you suggested? Maybe something's still pointing to the old machine instead of using the new one ...

Reply

Answer 3

Theo Lotz Author

Level 1

14 points

Oct 17, 2008 10:43 PM in response to Theo Lotz

I pulled out the workgroup line in the WINS tab in the network properties and I haven't heard it do it again. Thanks for the idea about SMB and the domain controller.

Reply