DockSyncClient Process Using Excessive CPU in Apple Leopard

October 28, 2007 - 10:37pm

After I upgraded to Leopard I found myself with a constantly running DockSyncClient process, draining my battery and making my fans to spin up.

It turns out that Harmonic, a third party dashboard widget was the culprit. If you run into this problem try removing third party widgets one by one until DockSyncClient calms down. Activity Monitor is a great tool for drilling down into system processes.

Harmonic 2.0.2

Created by Wil Gieseler (not verified) on November 4, 2007 - 3:57pm.

Hi! I'm the developer of Harmonic (although Apple Discussions won't let me change my name from this old handle). I've received several reports on this issue.

We've attempted to fix it with our latest version, Harmonic 2.0.2, which can be downloaded here:
http://www.mindquirk.com/harmonic.htm

Please let us know by email at software@mindquirk.com if you continue to experience the same issues.

w00t!

Created by matt westgate on November 4, 2007 - 11:02pm.

Thanks for the update Wil, and it's good to have Harmonic back in full swing!

I also have docksyncClient

Created by DashMiser (not verified) on March 7, 2008 - 12:35pm.

I also have docksyncClient running from time to time. What other widgets it is associated with; anything that connects to the net??

Same problem..

Created by Florian (not verified) on July 16, 2008 - 5:25am.

I am having the same problem, but it don't have Harmonic installed..

What could it be?

Your best bet is to remove

Created by matt westgate on August 16, 2008 - 9:46pm.

Your best bet is to remove widgets one by one until DockSyncClient stops munching up the CPU resources.

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