netidmgr maxing out CPU and can't be killed on Windows 7 RTM

[Jeffrey Altman]

Danny Mayer wrote:
> I have seen something like this on my XP box and I believe it was
> netidmgr if that is the app that sits in the system tray. After some
> time (days) it seems to be grabbing all the messages in the message pump
> and suddenly all of my windows go crazy, flashing windows all over the
> screen. I have to find my DOS window and kill it off and then things
> return to normal. I don't think this is specific to Windows 7.
>
> I haven't had time to follow up as I have plenty of other projects on my
> plate.
>
> Danny
Danny:

I have to say this sounds extremely unlikely.    If you have any
evidence to back up this theory I would love to see it.

The problem that Mr Russ is experiencing appears to be related to
interactions with Offline Folders and OpenAFS Pioctls.  I am following
up with him to collect additional information.

Jeffrey Altman