IMac, 24-inch, Early 2009, screen issue, screenshot attached, help... ...anyone?

lines on the screen are leftovers from firefox and a flash game... any way to 'refresh' the screen?
or is this a signal my mac is ready for retirement ?

Thanks Mike...
... and I was thinking maybe leaving a screensaver overnight
for a ''windscreen wiper'' effect...
Let's try all white first.. I'll leave it white and see what happens...

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IMac (24-inch, Early 2009)

I recieved this imac on ebay for work. Any suggestions killing background running apps/scripts are welcome.
I am trying to improve my workflow!
Thanks!
Problem description:
General slowness.
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated February 21, 2015 at 6:49:04 AM CST
Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
Click the [Adware! - Remove] links for help removing adware.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
    iMac (24-inch, Early 2009) (Verified)
    iMac - model: iMac9,1
    1 2.93 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
    4 GB RAM Upgradeable
        BANK 0/DIMM0
            2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
        BANK 1/DIMM0
            2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
    Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
    Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 - VRAM: 512 MB
        iMac 1920 x 1200
System Software: ℹ️
    OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Time since boot: 16:34:45
Disk Information: ℹ️
    WDC WD1001FALS-40K1B0 disk0 : (1 TB)
        EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
        Untitled (disk0s2) / : 999.35 GB (556.00 GB free)
        Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
    OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5670S
USB Information: ℹ️
    Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
    Mitsumi Electric Hub in Apple Extended USB Keyboard
        Mitsumi Electric Apple Extended USB Keyboard
    Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
        Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
    Microsoft Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse® 1.00
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
    Mac App Store and identified developers
Adware: ℹ️
    Geneio [Adware! - Remove]
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
        /Applications/Toast 10 Titanium/Toast Titanium.app
    [not loaded]    com.roxio.BluRaySupport (1.1.6) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.roxio.TDIXController (1.7) [Click for support]
        /System/Library/Extensions
    [not loaded]    AlesisFirewire (3.0.81)
    [not loaded]    at.obdev.nke.LittleSnitch (2.5.4) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.Logitech.driver.HIDDevices (2.1.3) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.digidesign.iokit.DigiDal (7.1.1f86) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.digidesign.iokit.DigiIO (7.1.1f86) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.paceap.kext.PACESupport (5.4) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.paceap.kext.PACESupport2 (5.4) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    jp.co.roland.RDUSB0033Dev (1.2.0) [Click for support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
    AlesisFirewire: Path: /Library/StartupItems/AlesisFirewire
    DigidesignLoader: Path: /Library/StartupItems/DigidesignLoader
    PACESupport: Path: /Library/StartupItems/PACESupport
    Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
    [failed]    com.apple.loginwindow.LFVTracer.plist [Click for details]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
    [failed]    at.obdev.LittleSnitchNetworkMonitor.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    at.obdev.LittleSnitchUIAgent.plist [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.adobe.AdobeCreativeCloud.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    net.juniper.pulsetray.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
    [failed]    at.obdev.littlesnitchd.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]
    [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.adobe.versioncueCS3.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Click for support]
    [failed]    com.linotype.FontExplorerXServer.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]
    [running]    net.juniper.AccessService.plist [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    net.juniper.UninstallPulse.plist [Click for support]
    [failed]    PACESupport.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
    [loaded]    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.akamai.single-user-client.plist [Click for support]
    [failed]    com.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]
    [running]    com.linotype.FontFolderProtector.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    jp.co.canon.Inkjet_Extended_Survey_Agent.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
    Sticky Windows    UNKNOWN (missing value)
    System Events    Application (/System/Library/CoreServices/System Events.app)
    PIXMA iP6000D HID Monitor    UNKNOWN (missing value)
    AdobeResourceSynchronizer    Application (/Applications/Adobe Reader 8/Adobe Reader.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)
    iKey    Application (/Applications/iKey 2.3.2/iKey.app)
    Firefox    UNKNOWN (missing value)
    GetBackupAgent    Application (/Applications/Toast 10 Titanium/Get Backup 2 RE.app/Contents/Resources/GetBackupAgent.app)
    GrowlHelperApp    Application Hidden (/Library/PreferencePanes/Growl.prefPane/Contents/Resources/GrowlHelperApp.app)
    Xmarks for Safari    Application (/Applications/Xmarks for Safari.app)
    Dropbox    Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
    Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector2    UNKNOWN Hidden (missing value)
    Firefox    Application (/Applications/Firefox.app)
    AdobeResourceSynchronizer    Application (/Applications/Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional/Adobe Acrobat Professional.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)
    FontExplorer X Pro    Application (/Applications/FontExplorer X Pro.app)
    Google Chrome    Application Hidden (/Applications/Google Chrome.app)
    LCCDaemon    Application Hidden (/Library/Application Support/Logitech/LCCDaemon.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
    AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.9 [Click for support]
    Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    EPPEX Plugin: Version: 3.0.5.0 [Click for support]
    AdobePDFViewer: Version: 9.5.5 [Click for support]
    Photo Center Plugin: Version: Photo Center Plugin 1.1.1.0 [Click for support]
    googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.40.2.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
    iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
    Veoh Plugin: Version: 3.0 [Click for support]
    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
    FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 2.0.0.0 - SDK 10.7 [Click for support]
    AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin1017277: Version: AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin 1.0.17 [Click for support]
    DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 1.4 [Click for support]
    MeetingJoinPlugin: Version: Unknown - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    net.juniper.DSSafariExtensions: Version: Unknown [Click for support]
    Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20125.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.2.1.11 [Click for support]
    o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.40.2.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
    JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 15.0.0 - SDK 10.10 Check version
    JoostPlugin: Version: 0.10.1 [Click for support]
User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
    CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 [Click for support]
    fbplugin_1_0_3: Version: Unknown [Click for support]
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
    Searchme [Adware! - Remove]
    Slick Savings [Adware! - Remove]
    Amazon Shopping Assistant [Adware! - Remove]
    Ebay Shopping Assistant [Adware! - Remove]
Audio Plug-ins: ℹ️
    DVCPROHDAudio: Version: 1.3.2
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
    Akamai NetSession Preferences [Click for support]
    DivX [Click for support]
    Flip4Mac WMV [Click for support]
    FontExplorer X Server [Click for support]
    Growl [Click for support]
    Logitech Control Center [Click for support]
    MacFUSE [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
    Skip System Files: NO
    Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
    Volumes being backed up:
        Untitled: Disk size: 999.35 GB Disk used: 443.34 GB
    Destinations:
        Time Machine Backups [Local]
        Total size: 0 B
        Total number of backups: 0
        Oldest backup: -
        Last backup: -
        Size of backup disk: Too small
            Backup size 0 B < (Disk used 443.34 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
        31%    codesign
         8%    ReportCrash
         5%    WindowServer
         4%    FontExplorer X Server
         3%    plugin-container
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
    597 MB    firefox
    90 MB    com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
    72 MB    mds
    69 MB    Finder
    69 MB    plugin-container
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
    44 MB    Free RAM
    1.09 GB    Active RAM
    1.05 GB    Inactive RAM
    797 MB    Wired RAM
    40.21 GB    Page-ins
    3.66 GB    Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:48:59 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064859_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:48:58 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064858_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:48:25 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064825_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:48:14 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064814_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:48:03 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064803_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:48:00 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064800_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:47:32 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064732_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:46:48 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064648_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:46:17 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064617_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:45:40 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064540_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:45:17 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064517_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:45:00 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064500_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:44:49 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064449_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:44:28 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064428_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:44:17 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064417_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 12:15:02 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/LegacyFileVaultMessageTracer_2015-02-21-001502_ [redacted].crash
    Feb 20, 2015, 06:08:04 PM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/CalendarAgent_2015-02-20-18080 4_[redacted].crash
    Feb 20, 2015, 02:10:36 PM    Self test - passed
    Feb 20, 2015, 07:24:18 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Google Drive_2015-02-20-072418_[redacted].crash
    Feb 20, 2015, 06:17:06 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Google Drive_2015-02-20-061706_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:46:07 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064607_[redacted].crash
    Feb 20, 2015, 10:04:35 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Dropbox109_2015-02-20-100435_[redacted].cpu_res ource.diag [Click for details]
    Feb 20, 2015, 08:08:45 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Google Drive_2015-02-20-080845_[redacted].crash
    Feb 19, 2015, 08:06:16 PM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Google Drive_2015-02-19-200616_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:48:43 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064843_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:45:54 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064554_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:45:28 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064528_[redacted].crash
    Feb 21, 2015, 06:44:40 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FontExplorer X Server_2015-02-21-064440_[redacted].crash
    Feb 20, 2015, 07:39:57 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Google Drive_2015-02-20-073957_[redacted].crash
    Feb 20, 2015, 12:48:50 PM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/garcon_2015-02-20-124850_[reda cted].crash

First step would be to get rid of the numerous instances of AdWare on your computer.
Please review the options below to determine which method is best to remove the Adware installed on your computer.
The Easy, safe, effective method:
http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php
If you are comfortable doing manual file removals use the somewhat more difficult method:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
Also read the articles below to be more prepared for the next time there is an issue on your computer.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071
http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/

My iMac (24-inch, Early 2009) will not play DVDs.

My iMac (24-inch, Early 2009, purchased new from an Apple store) will not play DVDs. When I attempted to open the DVD Player file in Utilities I got the following error message: ‘A valid DVD drive could not be found. [-70012]’ I've downloaded nearly every software update that Apple has notified me has come available. It's been several years since I last used the CD/DVD player, but i was quite surprised and unhappy today when it spat out every DVD I inserted. Anyone know how I can resolve this problem?

Hi there,
Your machine should be supported, the requirements for Mountain Lion are:
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
You must also have:
OS X v10.6.8 or later
2GB of memory
8GB of available space
Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Also, you might like to try unplugging any external drives, and backup ones, and try again.
Nathan

IMac (24-inch, Early 2009)でCS6を

iMac (24-inch, Early 2009)でCS6を使っている方おられますか？
CS6の要求スペック（64-bit対応必須）にひっかかるようで、動かない可能性が高い。とサポセンに言われました。似た環境でCS6を使用中の方にお話を聞きたいと思いました。当方、プロセッサ : 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo メモリ : 8 GB 1067 KHz です。OSは現在10.5.8 ですが、10.6.X まで上げるつもりでいます。

良い情報ありがとうございます。なるほどその方向でやってみます（自己責任で）
1.　10.6 (Snow Leopard)にアップグレード
2.　10.7 (Lion)にアップグレード
CS6をインストール、あわせて他のアプリが64bitで動くか検証
3.　問題なければ、Mountain Lionまでアップグレード
そんな感じで。。早速のレスに感謝いたします。

I have an iMac 20 inch early 2009 software osx 10.8.1(12b19)...i am not able to use my internet, outlook, or any messenger. tried troubleshooting, reseting safari, disabling firewall, deleted intego...still no internet

I have an iMac 20 inch early 2009 software osx 10.8.1(12b19)...i am not able to use my internet, outlook, or any messenger. tried troubleshooting, reseting safari, disabling norton firewall, deleted intego...still no internet. i did delete intego without uninstalling so im wondering if that caused the problem. everytime i try to open safari it displays this: Safari can't open the page: "http://www.yahoo.com/". the error is: "the operation couldn't be completed. Operation not permitted" (NSPOSIXErrorDomain:1)

Like nearly all antivirus utilities for OS X, Norton a/k/a Symantec and Intego are worthless junk that will cripple your Mac. Remants of one or both are most likely preventing Safari from communicating.
Search the forums for techniques to eradicate them - simply disabling them or dragging their apps to the Trash is not likely to be sufficient. Start by reading this procedure from Symantec:
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH103489
For Intego: http://support2.intego.com/kb/index.php?x=&mod_id=2&id=214
... i did delete intego without uninstalling so im wondering if that caused the problem.
I believe you are correct. Download and run its uninstaller.

IMac (24-inch, Early 2009) Hard Drive Replacement: Hybrid and Maximum Size Question

I have a 24-inch iMac, early 2009 model and the internal hard drive has died so am looking to replace it and also upgrade it in the process.
At the moment the broken internal drive was the standard 1TB model that comes with the computer. I have been doing a little bit of research and I'm liking the sound of a hybrid drive as they seem to be a relatively economical was of achieving close to SSD speeds. I've been looking particularly at 'Seagate ST4000DX001 DESKTOP SSHD 4TB SATA 6GB/s NCQ NAND 8GB 64MB HYBRID' for the replacement. I guess my question is if this drive will work in the iMac. Does a hybrid drive present and problems? Also, is there a limit to the maximum size the replacement drive can be? Will 4TB exceed this limit? Lastly, I understand this drive uses SATA III to connect with the computer, which is backwards compatible (I think?) so I'm presuming this will work in my iMac?
Thanks in advance.

The hybrid drive will kinda sorta be as fast as an SSD. The newest Seagate Hybrid is quite intelligent about caching the most often used files in flash and is quite an improvement over the first iteration. I used both the first and second generation drives in my 2007 iMac and was quite impressed with their performance…until I installed an SSD. The problem with the hybrids is that they just don’t have enough flash and no matter how intelligent the drive is it is guesswork so sometimes you’ll find the drive access just as pokey as any other 5400 RPM drive and then other times very fast.
For about $200 it is a decent upgrade but with SSD prices having dropped nearly 50% in the last 18 months it is worth considering a smallish internal SSD for the OS and applications and an external drive for data.

IMac 20" inch early 2009 Dual Monitor

Hi,
I want to connect an extra monitor to my mac but I'm not sure if I can! Can my iMac use this monitor (http://www.amazon.it/dp/B005OPLG0O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid =17NMHEBZB983K&coliid=I1QBI3UDSZPHSG) as external monitor? I'm not sure if my iMac can handle an external monitor with FullHD resolution

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-2-duo-2.66-20-inch-al uminum-early-2009-specs.html
2nd Display Support:
Dual/Mirroring
2nd Max. Resolution:
2560x1600
Details:
Apple reports that this model simultaneously supports the native resolution of the built-in display and up-to a 30-inch external display (2560x1600).

IMac 27 Inch Early 2009 freezes periodically

For the last couple of weeks my iMac has been freezing and requires a hard reset to fix. On at least one occasion the screen flashed before it froze.

I have the same problems with my iMac 24" Early 2009 with the Nvidia GeForce GT 120 256MB MXM graphics card. I've done the usual and finally decided that it's a faulty card that only a replacement will fix. Oddly, when I'm home it's more stable when connected via a Displayport DVI adapter to DVI cable to a 24" Dell display. When standalone (like when travelling with my iMac for long stints out of town) it's unusable. It won't run for longer than 30 minutes then I get screen artifacts and freezes and then have to fsck to repair the drive before running it again.
However, I believe that I found the solution. I installed a program which I downloaded after installing XCode called Quartz Debug which has apparently allowed me to disable Quartz Extreme, 2D Acceleration and Quartz GL. I'm not sure which one of these changes has allowed my shaky iMac to run stably now for three hours, including a half hour running a flash game and to play about the same amount of the iTunes download of the movie Avatar, so I'm relatively confident that what I did is working. Both Flash and Quicktime seem to work fine although there does seem to be a bit of screen redraw lag when moving objects on the screen or opening new windows. Other features seem to work fine such as Dock magnification and the Scale and Genie effects.
To disable Quartz Extreme:
Install XCode and then under the XCode menu (the one to the left of "File") click on Open Developer Tool/More Developer Tools...
That will take you to this web page:
https://developer.apple.com/downloads/index.action?name=for%20Xcode%20-
(I don't know if just downloading QD will work without installing XCode, it might)
Select and dowload the package of Applications/Tools called:
Graphics Tools for XCode
Drag the Quartz Debug program to your Applications or Utilities folder. StartQuartz Debug. If you don't get the default tools window open when you start it, look under:
Window/Quartz Debug Settings
. . . and a window will open. You can also hit command-1.
In that menu I made these changes:
Deselected Enable Quartz Extreme
Checked the Disable 2D Acceleration
Checked the Disable radio button under Quartz GL
I am not confident that the settings will persist if I close the program. One website suggested that by forcing quit they will persist, but I'm just not sure. I'll experiment with this later and post again if no one else does. So for now I'm leaving it running and with these settings and no other changes.
I also applied the following changes in Terminal although I'm not sure that it did anything:
http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20120211025246804
So far it's working. I'll follow-up as I have time and once I'm back home.
JoeL
Atlanta, GA

Help! Power Surge iMac (24-inch, Early 2009)

Hi,
Just got a power surge to my iMac model 24inch (year 2009).
now is completely dead, no response at all. can't startup.
I there anyway do DIY this problem?

resolved

HT4904 imac 24-inch, Early 2009 can use hardware test over the net?

My imac keeps freezing on me over the more trivial things like youtubing or running apps I got for my toddler son. It's frustrating and I don't know if my hardware si to blame.
Can I run hardware test ove rthe web since I'm using mountain lion now?
Also It seems like this is already addressed but the fix doesn't fix it because al alredy have it installed:
About iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.4
This update fixes intermittent system freeze issues for iMac computers with ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics and fixes wake-from-sleep issues in Boot Camp.

Also I want to point that they had this problem before : https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1978213?tstart=0
It was fixed with the new firmware but since I updated to Lion the problem started for me. Does you knwo if they eill release a new firmware update that takes care of the problem now?

Fans run full speed on stand-by and burner problem iMac 24-inch early 2009

In standby sometimes the fans are running at full speed. Also with burning some CD or DVD's the burner makes an awful grunting sound.
For a 2 year old Mac I did not expect to have these kind of problems!
Resetting the iMac does not help. Might this be a Lion problem?
Optical Drive is running at 4800rpm, normal 798rpm
Hard Drive at 5903rpm, normal 1599rpm
CPU at 3598rpm normal, 1200rpm
The burning problem only happens sometimes, not with all.

What did you do to reset the imac? Problems like these are "sometimes" solved with an SMC reset.

I have an iMac - 24 inch early 2009, What is the highest I could upgrade it to?

I have a 2.66 intel core 2 duo
4gb 1067 Mhz DDR3
Nvidia GeForce 9400 256mb
I want it to be faster and handle video and imovie better.
What upgrades are available and can I do it myself?
Would I be better off buying a new mac?

You can upgrade to Mavericks which is available from your App Store, free of charge.
Memory can be upgraded to 8GB, you should be able to do that yourself, quite easily.

IMac 24-inch, Early 2009 connecting to Time Capsule 1TB

My adult daughter had it working in CA. I moved with it to IN. She is in Europe. I would like to get it working again either wirelessly or directly.

This should help you http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/TimeCapsule_SetupGuide.pdf

Apple iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.66 20-Inch (Early 2009) display problems

I have a Apple iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.66 20-Inch (Early 2009) whose screen has gone partially black to be more specific the bottom half of the screen, the screen is split almost in half the top half working fine and the bottom half completely black. The screen does not appear to be crack. Screen went half black while on itunes one day and has been that way ever since, any idea what it could be? (if you go to my profile a picture of the screen is provided)

Thanks for the response, I just installed Snow leopard (10.6.8) but the issue is when I go to the apple store and tried to download Yosemite, I don't see the option to download it. Looked around everywhere and no luck. What I'm doing wrong? I tried also the software update and I just get to the page where says no updates available and shows Yosemite as a free upgrade but when I click on the button nothing happens.
Any help would be really appreciated.

I have a iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009). On start up It will sit at the White screen with the logo and the wheel that spins under it. It will not go past this point? Any ideas?

I have a iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009). On start up It will sit at the white screen with the logo and the wheel that spins under it. It will not go past this point? Any ideas?

Question (?) Mark, Blinking Folder, or Gray Screen at Startup
These are related but not identical issues. Their causes are outlined in Intel-based Mac- Startup sequence and error codes, symbols. Solutions may be found in:
A flashing question mark appears when you start your Mac
Mac OS X- Gray screen appears during startup
In most cases the problems may be caused by one or more of these:
a. Problem with the computer's PRAM - See Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM.
b. Boot drive's directory has been corrupted - Repair with Disk Utility.
c. Critical system files are damaged or deleted - Reinstall OS X.
d. The disk drive is physically non-functional - Replace the hard drive.
Note that the information I have provided is what Apple recommends, If other users suggest different solutions than found here, then be sure what they recommend does not impact on your warranty, if any, or ability to get continuing Apple service.
Please don't start removing drives or changing cables unless you know what you are doing and have exhausted other non-invasive alternatives outlined here. If you perform any work yourself that is unapproved by Apple, then you will void any warranty you may have and lose all further Apple Support.
Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions
Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior and/or Tech Tool Pro to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
The main difference if you are using Lion or Mountain Lion is that you must first boot from the Recovery HD. Simply boot from the Recovery HD to perform the above.
Reinstall Snow Leopard Without Erasing The drive
1. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions
Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior and/or Tech Tool Pro to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
2. Reinstall Snow Leopard
If the drive is OK then quit DU and return to the installer. Proceed with reinstalling OS X. Note that the Snow Leopard installer will not erase your drive or disturb your files. After installing a fresh copy of OS X the installer will move your Home folder, third-party applications, support items, and network preferences into the newly installed system.
Download and install Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1.
Reinstalling Lion/Mountain Lion Without Erasing The Drive
Boot to the Recovery HD: Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions: Upon startup select Disk Utility from the main menu. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions as follows.
When the recovery menu appears select Disk Utility. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the main menu.
Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion: Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion and click on the Continue button.
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.

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