Sep 11...penguin:nmbd[1266];[2002....]nmbd/asyncdns.c:start_async_dns(148) Sep 11...penguin:nmbd[1266]: started asyncdns process 1267 ....penguin:nmbd[1266]; [2002...] lib/pidfile.c:pidfile_create(86) ....penguin:nmbd[1266]: ERROR: nmbd is already running. File //var/run/samba/nmbd.pid exists and process id 714 is running. Sep ...penguin inetd[883]:/usr/sbin/nmbd: exit status 0x1 The log then has repeated similar detail. So my problem is how to find my error and then stop the nmbd process from looping? Any advice most welcome and appreciated. John -- John Blue, PO Box 542 Mawson ACT 2607 Australia email: jblue@bestpond.com Fax: +61 2 6291 1119 This email has been pre-scanned using the latest Anti Virus software for your peace of mind. Please remember to maintain your own anti virus up to date with the latest reference files.