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by courageworf
Wed Dec 31, 2025 1:13 pm
Forum: v8.5.5 Public Release for Windows / Linux / macOS
Topic: Intel Mac Stuck on "No Work" & Question about "Only When Idle"
Replies: 19
Views: 180

Re: Intel Mac Stuck on "No Work" & Question about "Only When Idle"

PatrickHelmick wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:58 pm I had the same problem on a 2017 iMac on Ventura 13.7.8. I had to roll back to 8.4.9, go to machine settings, disable the GPU there because it was not accessible in 8.5.5, then rolled forward again to 8.5.5, and now it’s folding. 😃
This resolved my issue as well. Thank you!
by courageworf
Tue Dec 30, 2025 1:40 am
Forum: v8.5.5 Public Release for Windows / Linux / macOS
Topic: Intel Mac Stuck on "No Work" & Question about "Only When Idle"
Replies: 19
Views: 180

Re: Intel Mac Stuck on "No Work" & Question about "Only When Idle"

calxalot wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 12:14 am Do you have IPv4 networking enabled?
Yes, I do. IPv4 is configured using DHCP.

Also, thank you for the advice on adding the switch user icon to the menu bar. When I select "Login Window..." from that dropdown menu, the "Only When Idle" feature works.
by courageworf
Mon Dec 29, 2025 11:57 pm
Forum: v8.5.5 Public Release for Windows / Linux / macOS
Topic: Intel Mac Stuck on "No Work" & Question about "Only When Idle"
Replies: 19
Views: 180

Re: Intel Mac Stuck on "No Work" & Question about "Only When Idle"

Is your system clock correct? And timezone set? It is. The DNS errors along with the "No Work" status have been persisting for six and a half days. All other web/network related functions on the imac are working normally. Also, in response to the "Only When Idle" advice, I have ...
by courageworf
Mon Dec 29, 2025 11:37 pm
Forum: v8.5.5 Public Release for Windows / Linux / macOS
Topic: Intel Mac Stuck on "No Work" & Question about "Only When Idle"
Replies: 19
Views: 180

Re: Intel Mac Stuck on "No Work" & Question about "Only When Idle"

You will tend to not get work unless you set at least 3 cpus. Or used to. Please post the top lines of log which show hardware info. Only idle on macOS is when the system blanks the screen or when you switch to login window. (By logging out or using menu item for loginwindow) I have it set to 4 cor...
by courageworf
Mon Dec 29, 2025 11:28 pm
Forum: v8.5.5 Public Release for Windows / Linux / macOS
Topic: Intel Mac Stuck on "No Work" & Question about "Only When Idle"
Replies: 19
Views: 180

Intel Mac Stuck on "No Work" & Question about "Only When Idle"

After updating to 8.5.5 on my folding Macs, my Intel iMac is stuck on "No Work." I have tried reinstalling Folding@Home, but that did not resolve the issue. Is this an issue that I can address on my end? I have Pasted the log below. Also, on my Apple silicon Macs, the "Only When Idle&...