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Mac OS X 10.4.7 Special Report: Windows sharing and processor hogging (system slowdown)
We previously an issue where processor load spikes to inordinate levels when the "Windows Sharing" function is turned on in the Sharing pane of System Preferences on some Intel-based Macs.
It appears that some users are only having this issue after updating to Mac OS X 10.4.7.
As noted in our prior coverage, aside from toggling Windows Sharing off and on (in some cases, several attempts are required), this issue can generally be resolved by entering the following command in the Terminal (located in Applications/Utilities)
- sudo rm -r /var/log/samba/log.nmbd
This command will delete the Samba (SMB) log, which appears to swell when Windows Sharing is turned on for some Intel-based Macs. You may need to re-enter this command when you see processor usage spiking again.
Index:
- AirPort connectivity issues -- fixes
- Bluetooth: Erratic device behavior, loss of connectivity
- Cellular data modems now natively supported
- CS2 apps (Photoshop, etc.) not launching -- potential fix
- Digital camera problems -- not recognized, workaround
- Don't skip update verification process
- Dozens of SMB processes spawned -- fix
- Example of the dangers in continuing work while update is applying
- External drives not recognized -- fixes
- FireWire device recognition issues
- Increased fan activity -- fixes
- Intel re-release: Determining whether you have the old or new version, more
- Internet access problems caused by DNS errors
- iSync issues
- MacBook Pro screen failures with external display connected
- MacBook (13"): Vertical multi-colored lines at startup after Mac OS X 10.4.7 update
- Microsoft Word crashing frequently -- fix
- Palm synchronization issues
- Printing issues -- fixes
- Problems caused by devices connected during update
- Problems starting up after update -- fixes
- Quark Xpress 6.5: Problems with fonts, temporary fix
- Rosetta problems -- potential fix
- Safari: Problems accessing secure sites, crashes, more
- SoundSticks unrecognized -- fix
- Spotlight will be re-enabled after update
- SuperDrive burn issues -- fix
- Third-party displays causing freezes
- Trackpad difficulties -- input not recognized
- Two-finger click functionality now enabled on 15" MacBook Pros, PowerBooks
- USB problems (device recognition, preventing your Mac from sleeping etc.) -- fixes
- Widget "phone home" function actually a security measure
- Windows sharing and processor hogging (system slowdown)
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