Hello, I allready ask about a problem on ntlm_auth a few weeks ago, I do have some more info: when I start squid with ntlm_auth I have: ntlm_auth: error opening config file /usr/local/samba/lib/smb.conf. Error was Illegal byte sequence but when I try to do that by hand: bash-3.00# /opt/samba/bin/ntlm_auth --helper-protocol=squid-2.5-basic d-bi1\admin Axr5 OK no error at all. here is my samba config: [global] workgroup = D-CI3 netbios name = squid server string = squid proxy lsn %v security = DOMAIN password server = 10.17.12.56 10.17.12.57 log level = 1 wins server = 10.17.12.9, 10.17.17.8 idmap uid = 10000-20000 idmap gid = 10000-20000 winbind use default domain = Yes not that mutch, and every wbinfo test are working. I'm deperated, anyone can help ? thanks in advance, regards, Arno Streuli ****************************************************************** DISCLAIMER - E-MAIL ------------------- The information contained in this E-Mail is intended for the named recipient(s). It may contain certain privileged and confidential information, or information which is otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy,distribute or take any action in reliance on this information ******************************************************************