BigglesZX
2004-Sep-25 12:44 UTC
[Samba] Accessing Samba shared files causes Windows programs to lock up.
Hi all, A little background first: I am running Debian GNU/Linux Testing (Sarge). My Windows desktop is running Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 4 (5.0 - 2195). According to dpkg, I have the following Samba-related packages installed: box:~# dpkg --list | grep "samba" ii samba 3.0.7-1 a LanManager-like file and printer server fo ii samba-common 3.0.7-1 Samba common files used by both the server a ii webmin-samba 1.160-1 samba control module for webmin box:~# dpkg --list | grep "smb" ii libsmbclient 3.0.7-1 shared library that allows applications to t ii libsmbclient-d 3.0.7-1 libsmbclient static libraries and headers ii smbclient 3.0.7-1 a LanManager-like simple client for Unix ii smbfs 3.0.7-1 mount and umount commands for the smbfs (for ii tksmb 0.8.8-6 SMB (Samba and Windows) network browser ii xsmbrowser 3.4.0-8 X11 tool for navigating SMB Networks Now, the problem: I'm having some freeze/lockup issues in Windows Explorer when trying to access files on Samba shares, but only since I upgraded Samba this morning (with an `apt-get dist-upgrade'). Before I upgraded I was using a ~3-month old version which worked fine. Now when any of my Windows applications try to access Samba shared files, they stop responding, and have to be killed. I have heard this is also happening with XP. What would you recommend I do to solve this problem? Is the problem recognized, or could it just be an isolated case (i.e. just me)? If there is any other information you require please ask. This is the first time I have posted to this list and so I may have omitted something vital. Many thanks, J West -- biggleszx@biggleszx.com biggleszx.com ICQ 104870111
Joseph Healy
2004-Sep-26 00:44 UTC
[Samba] Accessing Samba shared files causes Windows programs to lock up.
On Sat, Sep 25, 2004 at 01:43:37PM +0100, BigglesZX wrote:> > What would you recommend I do to solve this problem? Is the problem > recognized, or could it just be an isolated case (i.e. just me)?I don't think it is an isolated case, I seem to be seeing the same thing here, but I havent had a chance to isolate the problem. (I made a number of changes to the network between apt-get upgrading and noticing) Based on having the same packages in common and it starting after you upgraded, my guess is it is with the debian packages. Might be worth trying some of the debian mailing lists as well. Joe
Joseph Healy
2004-Sep-26 04:55 UTC
[Samba] Accessing Samba shared files causes Windows programs to lock up.
On Sat, Sep 25, 2004 at 01:43:37PM +0100, BigglesZX wrote:> Hi all, > > Now, the problem: > > I'm having some freeze/lockup issues in Windows Explorer when trying > to access files on Samba shares, but only since I upgraded Samba this > morning (with an `apt-get dist-upgrade'). > Before I upgraded I was using a ~3-month old version which worked > fine. Now when any of my Windows applications try to access Samba > shared files, they stop responding, and have to be killed. I have > heard this is also happening with XP. > > What would you recommend I do to solve this problem? Is the problem > recognized, or could it just be an isolated case (i.e. just me)?you could try putting: use sendfile = no into the global section. This seems to have fixed it for me. See lists.debian.org/debian-user/2004/09/msg01016.html for more info. Hope this helps, Joe
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