Dock and backround dissapeared, everything running very slowly

I turned on my macbook pro laptop this morning, after force shutting it down with the power button the night before, and told it not to reopen the programs open the night before. I dont have a backround (just a gray backdrop) and my dock is not there. As well, everything is running extremely slowly and it is freezing all the time. I need a way to fix my computer without erasing any files, as i have not backed my comp up in a long time. Please Help

The internal drive is probably failing.
If you want to preserve the data on the boot drive, you must try to back up now, before you do anything else. It may or may not be possible. If you don't care about the data, you can skip this step.
There are several ways to back up a Mac that is unable to fully boot. You need an external hard drive to hold the backup data.
1. Boot into Recovery (command-R at startup) or from a local Time Machine backup volume (option key at startup.) Launch Disk Utility and follow the instructions in the support article linked below, under “Instructions for backing up to an external hard disk via Disk Utility.”
How to back up and restore your files
2. If you have access to a working Mac, and both it and the non-working Mac have FireWire or Thunderbolt ports, boot the non-working Mac in target disk mode by holding down the key combination command-T at the startup chime. Connect the two Macs with a FireWire or Thunderbolt cable. The internal drive of the machine running in target mode will mount as an external drive on the other machine. Copy the data to another drive. This technique won't work with USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
How to use and troubleshoot FireWire target disk mode
3. If the internal drive of the non-working Mac is user-replaceable, remove it and mount it in an external enclosure or drive dock. Use another Mac to copy the data.

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I upgraded my mid 2007 IMac to Yosemite and it has been running very slowly since then. I have 3GB of ram. Has this been a problem for anyone else?

Your iMac year and model is low on RAM.
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New Macs now ship with 8 GBs of RAM as minimum, base installed amount of RAM.
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OWC (macsales.com) has the proper RAM module or kit needed to get your Mac to the 6 GB RAM total limit.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/5300DDR2S6GP/
RAM is user installable and is, relatively, easy to install be newbie and novice Mac users.
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/imac_mid_2007_mem_h/
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Iphoto makes everything run VERY SLOWLY

Whenever I use iphoto my computer boggs down. Its so bad that HATE using the program and the computer. The libary takes at least 30 seconds to load and if I use any other appliation while iphoto is working the machine slows down by at least 75%. I have about 18,000 photos in my library. I have tried rebuilding the library but it runs the same as before. I even tried reinstalling the system but no change after reinstall. I also have run the activity monitor while I use iphoto to see whats going on and sometimes it shows lots of cpu activity and othertimes when the machine is running slow there doesn't appear to be a lot of cpu overhead. My work around solution is to create new iphoto librarys that are smaller and they seem to run fine, but of course that defeats one of the main reasons for using the program. Does anyone have any suggestions?

hi peter,
I have a 3,000 image library at 3 gigs in size.
I use a Canon camera which does not make larger Makernotes in the EXIF data.
If you want to find out more about the large Makernote problem, visit this thread
http://discussions.info.apple.com/webx?[email protected]@.68b4c129
Apple Macintosh iPhoto 5 slowness
-Will more memory help speed iPhoto up. It sure will and many have noted that it has.
-the images are converted to a smaller size before they are synced to the iPod.
-There are steps you can take to speed up scrolling in the iPhoto Library.
   do not use shadows
   do not use outlines
   use white for background
   view by rolls and keep the rolls closed
   when viewing images keep them around 5 or less across in the rows
   choose not to "show photo count for albums"
Since your images are quite large it is also advisable to make multiple libraries. Smaller libraries will load and work faster. Use the Option key when launching iPhoto to create and switch between libraries.
You can also use iPhoto Library Manager or iPhoto Buddy to manage your libraries.
iPhoto Library Manager
iPhoto Library Manager documentation
this page will show you everything you can do with iPhoto Library Manager.
You can also try iPhoto Buddy
You should have a t 15% free space on your hard drive. Things get slow after that.

IPhoto 6.06 Update running very slowly

I updated my iPhoto to the latest version and now it is running very slowly. Imports of 20 photos take in excess of 1/2 hour. I'm also using backup and I noticed that my iLife backup is also running very slowly since my update of iPhoto. I also noticed that when I browse my photos, the latest photos imported show up as dashed lines with titles, but no photos. If I double click the dashed outline, my photo shows up in single browse mode. Does anyone have any suggestions? Is there a way to revert back to the older version and still save my photos? Thanks in advance for any insight.

Steve:
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Also download and run BatChmod on the iPhoto Library folder with the settings shown here, putting your administartive name in the owner and group sections. You can either type in the path to the folder or just drag the folder into that field.
Do you Twango?
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My 2009 macbookpro has begun running very slowly, apps freeze and pages hang ... i've run EtreCheck and there are problems but don't know how to sort

my 2009 macbookpro has begun running very slowly, apps freeze and pages hang ... i've run EtreCheck and there are problems but don't know how to sort ... ran CleanMyMac and freed up about 30GB of space but didn't help ... ran AdwareMedic so that's been sorted but the other issues that came up on the EtreCheck I need help with however i can't figure out how to paste the results on this page

thanks thomas ... here it comes
EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
Report generated December 29, 2014 at 5:03:07 PM GMT
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Hardware Information: ℹ️
    MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) (Verified)
    MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro5,2
    1 2.66 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
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        Color LCD 1920 x 1200
    NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT - VRAM: 512 MB
System Software: ℹ️
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Gatekeeper: ℹ️
    Mac App Store and identified developers
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        Size of backup disk: Excellent
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    137 MB    Skype
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    73 MB    Dropbox
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    543 MB    Wired RAM
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My MacBook Pro is running VERY slowly. After reading other questions and responses, I ran an EtreCheck, but do not know how to post the report here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

My MacBook Pro is running VERY slowly. After reading other questions and responses, I ran an EtreCheck, but do not know how to post the report here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

My MacBook Pro is running VERY slowly. After reading other questions and responses, I ran an EtreCheck, but do not know how to post the report here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have an iMac 5.1 which is running OSx10.5.8 - it runs very slowly and I can't find if there is a particular problem. In the process, I have tried to install 10.6 [I have a new iMac] and the 5.1 won't accept the install discs.

I have an iMac 5.1 which is running OSx10.5.8 - it runs very slowly and I can't find if there is a particular problem. In the process, I have tried to install 10.6 [I have a new iMac] and the 5.1 won't accept the install discs.

As you have discovered... you cannot use the install discs from another Mac...
Re the iMac running OS X 10 5 8... and for your New Mac...
See Here for keeping your Mac Happy...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1147
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/maintainingmacosx.html
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/performance.html

My Mac is running very slowly especially when I am using Facebook and related products. What can I do to fix this?

Hello everyone. My Mac is running very slowly when I am using the internet, and especially when on Facebook. The little rainbow globe spins around for ages before changing pages etc. I have done several virus checks etc, but cannot find anything wrong. Sorry, but I am not tech savvy, so have difficulty with these issues.

Thanks for your reply. Well, I am not sure about the OS X version, I just gave that info from the Install DVD. I have the machine on automatic updates so I guess I am using a newer version. I know it is iMac Snow Leopard and I bought it in 2009. It is the 21.5 inch model. That is all I can tell you. I have 499GB and have used only 32GB, so it isn't a space problem.

My MacBook Air is running very slowly and has difficulty staying connected to wifi networks.

Problem description:
My mac is running very slowly and I have difficulty staying connected to wifi networks. I have only used half of my hard drive. My computer was purchased in Canada, where I used it for over a year but now I am living in the US.
EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
Report generated January 11, 2015 at 5:56:14 PM MST
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Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Air - model: MacBookAir4,2
1 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Not upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en0: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
Color LCD 1440 x 900
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 0:31:38
Disk Information: ℹ️
APPLE SSD SM128C disk0 : (121.33 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 120.10 GB (59.92 GB free)
Core Storage: disk0s2 120.47 GB Online
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. FaceTime Camera (Built-in)
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/Splashtop Streamer.app
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/System/Library/Extensions
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[loaded] com.splashtop.streamer-for-user.plist [Support]
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[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Support]
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Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
ScreenCapture Application (/Library/PreferencePanes/Air Display Preferences.prefPane/Contents/Resources/ScreenCapture.app)
Google Drive Application (/Applications/Google Drive.app)
Google Chrome ApplicationHidden (/Applications/Google Chrome.app)
WDQuickView Application (/Incompatible Software/WDQuickView.app)
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Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.3.5.4 [Support]
PrintDialogExt: Version: 6.1.1 [Support]
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FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 Cannot contact Adobe
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.38.6.0 - SDK 10.8 [Support]
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.7 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
DirectorShockwave: Version: 11.0.3r470 [Support]
User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 [Support]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Air Display Preferences [Support]
Flash Player [Support]
Flip4Mac WMV [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
      6% WindowServer
      0% fontd
      0% Dropbox
      0% Google Drive
      0% AppleSpell
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236 MB Safari
150 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
90 MB Google Drive
82 MB Dropbox
69 MB mds_stores
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
486 MB Free RAM
1.62 GB Active RAM
1.15 GB Inactive RAM
1.04 GB Wired RAM
1.85 GB Page-ins
41 KB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Jan 11, 2015, 05:30:50 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/AirDisplayStatusItem_2015-01-1 1-173050_[redacted].crash
Jan 11, 2015, 05:25:11 PM Self test - passed

Thanks!
Here is the results from running EtreCheck while in safe mode. (I hope I understood your directions correctly to do just that).
EtreCheck version: 2.1.6 (109)
Report generated January 20, 2015 at 8:41:33 PM MST
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Hardware Information: ℹ️
         MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011) (Technical Specifications)
         MacBook Air - model: MacBookAir4,2
         1 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
         4 GB RAM Not upgradeable
                   BANK 0/DIMM0
                            2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
                   BANK 1/DIMM0
                            2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
         Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
         Wireless: en0: 802.11 a/b/g/n
         Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 377
Video Information: ℹ️
         Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
                   Color LCD 1440 x 900
System Software: ℹ️
         OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Time since boot: 0:4:59
Disk Information: ℹ️
         APPLE SSD SM128C disk0 : (121.33 GB)
                   EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
                   Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
                   Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 120.10 GB (59.56 GB free)
                            Core Storage: disk0s2 120.47 GB Online
USB Information: ℹ️
         Apple Inc. FaceTime Camera (Built-in)
         Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
         Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
                   Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
         Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
         Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
         Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
                                     /System/Library/Extensions
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         Jan 20, 2015, 08:37:12 PM        Self test - passed

Why is Firefox taking up a lot of CPU and running very slowly?

For the past week my Firefox (and also Chrome) have been running very slowly. Any time a page loads the CPU column in Task Manager shoots up to between 10-20 when it's usually at 00, and it sends my cpu fans into overdrive until the page is loading.
Pictures load very slowly, and busy pages are even worse, such as Weather channel pages or Gawker blog articles. I've run MSE, Malwarebytes, I've run Firefox in safe mode, nothing is working. I'm really beginning to get frustrated because it's making any kind of browsing at all very unenjoyable.

Safe Mode didn't make any difference?
Run all Windows Updates, install all needed service packs, etc.
Update your graphics driver (Firefox uses your graphics card for some rendering, and an out of date graphics card driver can cause problems. [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-upgrade-my-graphics-drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-upgrade-my-graphics-drivers].
Update all your plugins (Flash, Java, etc.): [http://www.mozilla.org/plugincheck/ http://www.mozilla.org/plugincheck/].

My iPod Touch 4 responds and runs VERY slowly, it is probably not even a year old, is restoring it the only option?

My iPod runs VERY slowly, I preordered it when the first white iPods came out. Even typing here it can't keep up, I know if you have less than 6 GB left on your memory it supposedly runs slowly so I deleted stuff and have 13 GB left, I also always close my apps every few hours and my apps always shut down unexpectedly or even before the app can get to the main screen. I do not want to but a new one at all and my dad suggests restoring it and putting it to its original settings but I'm afraid I'll lose my smurfs village and tiny tower. So is restoring your iPod the only way to improve the speed or are there other things?

Try backing up the iPod and then restoring friom backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
If you restore from iTunes backup make sure that all you synced media like apps and music are in your iTunes library since synced media is not in the backup. You iPod will be like it was, included app data like saved games, when the backup was made.

I have just updated my ipad mini with the new ios software and it has caused may ipads onboard keyboard to run very slowly does anyone no how to fix this issue

I have just updated my ipad mini with the new ios software and it has caused may ipads onboard keyboard to run very slowly does anyone no how to fix this issue

*Typing lag iOS 7*
Settings>General>Reset>Reset all settings. This should improve the typing responsiveness
*Note:* Settings, preferences, network settings, etc will be reset. *NO data or media will be lost*
and/or
Settings>iCloud>Documents and Data (turn it OFF)

Only Hotmail running very slowly and errors in loading correct page

recently Hotmail havs taken a long time to load pages. Plus when a email is selected page flickers and wrong page displayed.
this is not happening with Yahoo mail. Sometimes error message such as "not responding" or "cannot complete". But only when trying to get hotmail

Hi Larry,
Thankyou for your reply, this is a partial answer
This server has been running for about 3 years now,
The faults started after I did an service pack update for sharepoint. I then did the manual update but the C drive then started to run very slowly and was giving disk size too low errors so I moved the SUS to a different drive but this hasnt helped. It is
still running painfully slow. Ran SBS BPA and found no faults. However ran Exchange BPA and did find faults which I have now fixed. Still have large number of errors
Brian

After upgrading to OS X Lion Aperture 3.1.3 runs very slowly and crashes

After upgrading to OS X Lion Aperture 3.1.3 runs very slowly and crashes regularly when editing and/or exporting images. Prior to the upgrade these problems did not exist - has anyone else encountered this behavior and found a resolution?
My iMac has 2GB of RAM (max RAM is 3GB according to the machine specs) and uses a 2TB external drive for the Aperture library and Time machine backups.

Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately after doing the Repair Permissions and rebuilding the Aperture Library the performance has not improved.
I cleared out the cache(s) by removing all of the files in the following folders and restarting:
Hard Drive/Library/Caches
Hard Drive/System/Library/Caches
Hard Drive/Users/(Your user)/Library/Caches
which seems to have helped a little bit. I did notice that in my Users folder there are 111 items:
username
username 1 (then folders with the same name up to 109)
Shared
could the extra username folders be causing the performance issue? In each folder is a Library folder, in the Library folder is a Preferences folder and in the Preferences folder is a com.apple.internetconfigpriv.plist file and sometimes a com.apple.LaunchServices.plist file.
Only the username 1's Library folder has the standard Caches, Fonts, Logs & Preferences folders.
Is it safe to remove the username 2 - 109 folders? If so is the creation of these folders something I can turn off?

HT201516 My iMac is running very slowly and it takes about 1 hour more to install stuff on it than my other imacs

My iMac is running very slowly and it takes about 1 hour more to install stuff on it than my other imacs

It would help us to help you if we could have some more technical info about your iMac.
If you like, please go ahead and download, install and run Etrecheck.
Etrecheck was developed as a simple Mac diagnostic report tool by a regular Apple Support forum user and technical support contributor named Etresoft. Etrecheck is a small, unobstrusive app that compiles a static snapshot of your entire Mac hardware system and installed software.
This is a free app that has been honestly created to provided help in diagnosing issues with Macs running the new OS X 10.9 Mavericks.
It is not malware and can be safely downloaded and installed onto your Mac.
http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck
Copy/paste and post its report here in another reply thread so that we have a complete profile of your Mac's hardware and installed software so we can all help with your Mac performance issues.
Thank You.

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