Hello again. I tried running 'winbindd -i -d 10'. then winbindd starts querrying the domain servers ... and then suddenly there is an error; after this even the querrying stops ... tdb(unknown): tdb_brlock failed (fd=13) at offset 4 rw_type=1 lck_type=13 hth, Marc *********************************************************************************************** The information contained in this message or any of its attachments may be confidential and is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s). Any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other dissemination or use of this communication is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the sender. The views expressed in this email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of Sony or Sony affiliated companies. Sony email is for business use only. This email and any response may be monitored by Sony United Kingdom Limited. (6) ***********************************************************************************************