Furious fans and Kernel Tasks
It seems that no-one has the answer to noisy iMac G5 fans - but here goes. My computer is doing nothing - no applications open. Fans start to get ready for take-off for no apparent reason. Start up a browser - broadband internet connection lost! This happens time and time again.
I checked Activity Monitor while the fans were running with no applications. It showed that "Kernel Tasks" was running at 86% CPU usage.
My computer falls under the serial number for free repair, but I don't show any of the symptoms to qualify.
Anyone any ideas?
If your serial falls under the repair numbers, I
would call and explain the fans running unchecked is symptomatic of a failure to control temps, hence a power failure. Talk to them and see what you can work out.
Please post back and let us know how you make out,
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Extreme heating, full noise fan and kernel 150% cpu
My MBA is protected by Apple care and always had this heating problem.
Specially in the summer I have extreme heating problems, and kernel 150% of cpu slow down the computer irreparably, fan is at full throttle 6200 rpm and heating reached 85 degrees Celsius.
I have upgraded all the software, i read all the thread here, I have called the Apple customer care but i NEVER found a solution to this big problem.
Does anyone can help me to address the situation?
Thanks!No, the cause and effect is opposite
It's not happening on mine. Here is my 1st generation 1.6Ghz MacBook Air w/Snow Leopard running a YouTube Flash video, Hardware Monitor and System Load maxed out at 100% for over 10 minutes.
http://macosg.co.uk/grabs/61071d8d0effa93c4816163b707cefc4.jpg
As you can see, the kernel task is only 3.0, CPU core temps are about 68C and the CPU clock frequency has not lowered. I might also add there is a Speck SeeThru case attached to the computer.
I suggest trying the same test. If your CPU core temps get considerably higher and kernel tasks rises at the same rate, I would say you have a cooling issue--possibly with the thermal module. The CPU/GPU may need more grease.
Dave M.
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Still having fan issues and kernel task issues
Hi there, I got a iMac Late 2013 model, 8 GB RAM, 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5, Running Mac OS X 10.10.1. I have had issues in the past with this the Fan running for no reason on this computer. I read numerous articles about this on the web and most said to do a SMC reset and also that certain cables (USB) may cause this. I recently did and SMC, repaired permissions, ran daily/weekly/monthly scripts. Yesterday computer was fine, this morning the fan is going full blast and in activity monitor it says Kernel_task 300+% CPU, CPU time 22:32:14:55. Anyone have any thoughts on this as to why this continues or what I am missing here. Really gets annoying to shut down, SMC restart then good for a day or so. Thanks in advance
This was originally an old post from a couple months ago and I;m bringing it back to life here as the issue still persists. Any help is greatly appreciated.EtreCheck rain after I posted first message
Problem description:
kernel task using up CPU and fan running high
EtreCheck version: 2.1.6 (109)
Report generated January 25, 2015 at 9:05:09 PM CST
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Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013) (Technical Specifications)
iMac - model: iMac14,1
1 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 4-core
8 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel Iris Pro
iMac 1920 x 1080
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Time since boot: 0:48:54
Disk Information: ℹ️
APPLE HDD HTS541010A9E662 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 999.35 GB (727.11 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/VPNAreaChameleon.app
[not loaded] foo.tap (1.0) [Support]
[not loaded] foo.tun (1.0) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.6.6 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.plex.plexconnect.auto.plist [Support]
[running] com.plex.plexconnect.bash.plist [Support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[invalid?] net.tunnelblick.tunnelblick.LaunchAtLogin.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
WDDriveUtilityHelper Application (/Applications/WD Drive Utilities.app/Contents/WDDriveUtilityHelper.app)
Plex Media Server Application (/Applications/Plex Media Server.app)
OpenPlex Application (/Applications/OpenPlex.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.7 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.296 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.296 - SDK 10.6 Mismatch! Adobe recommends 16.0.0.287
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30317.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 999.35 GB Disk used: 272.23 GB
Destinations:
My Book Thunderbolt Duo [Local]
Total size: 6.00 TB
Total number of backups: 14
Oldest backup: 2014-11-24 05:00:26 +0000
Last backup: 2015-01-10 14:44:33 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 6.00 TB > (Disk size 999.35 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
5% WindowServer
1% AppleSpell
0% cloudpaird
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
146 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
129 MB mds_stores
77 MB Safari
77 MB Mail
69 MB WindowServer
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
4.30 GB Free RAM
2.97 GB Active RAM
516 MB Inactive RAM
807 MB Wired RAM
1.18 GB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Jan 25, 2015, 08:17:02 PM Self test - passed -
Startup and Kernel Task Issues
I am having trouble with startup. The macbook takes 15-20 minutes to startup. I hear a knocking noise in the computer when it startsup and the wheel spins for around 15-20 minutes. The kernel_task takes up a lot of memory and cpu time. Here is my etresoft readout:
Problem description:
Startup takes 15-20 minutes
kernel task takes up cpu and memory
EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
Report generated December 26, 2014 at 9:45:57 AM PST
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Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro7,1
1 2.4 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 320M - VRAM: 256 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 0:37:13
Disk Information: ℹ️
Hitachi HTS545025B9SA02 disk0 : (250.06 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 249.20 GB (23.64 GB free) - 65 errors
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.wdc.driver.1394HP (1.0.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.wdc.driver.USBHP (1.0.4) [Support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.leapfrog.connect.shell.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Support]
[loaded] jp.co.canon.MasterInstaller.plist [Support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
None
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
DirectorShockwave: Version: 11.6.3r633 [Support]
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.0 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.3.8.1 [Support]
OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.6 [Support]
SlingPlayer: Version: Unknown [Support]
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.06 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.246 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.31010.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.246 - SDK 10.6 Mismatch! Adobe recommends 16.0.0.235
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.06 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 60 Check version
User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
NPRoblox: Version: 1, 2, 8, 25 - SDK 10.9 [Support]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player [Support]
Flip4Mac WMV [Support]
Java [Support]
Tuxera NTFS [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 249.20 GB Disk used: 225.56 GB
Destinations:
TOSHIBA EXT [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 225.56 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
12% WindowServer
10% mds_stores
4% Activity Monitor
2% mds
1% sysmond
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
73 MB Finder
73 MB Dropbox
56 MB mds_stores
43 MB WindowServer
39 MB spindump
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
2.02 GB Free RAM
1.19 GB Active RAM
361 MB Inactive RAM
456 MB Wired RAM
1.22 GB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Dec 26, 2014, 09:55:07 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-095507_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:54:36 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-095436_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:52:17 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-095217_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:51:39 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-095139_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:46:48 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-094648_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:45:58 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-094558_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:45:19 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-094519_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:43:58 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-094358_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:43:57 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-094357_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:42:56 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-094256_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:42:28 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-094228_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:41:16 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-094116_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:40:25 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-094025_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:39:44 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-093944_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:39:43 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-093943_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:39:16 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2014-12-26-093916_[re dacted].crash
Dec 26, 2014, 09:11:24 AM Self test - passed
Dec 26, 2014, 09:02:15 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/System Preferences_2014-12-26-090215_[redacted].hang
Dec 25, 2014, 12:04:52 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cloudd_2014-12-25-120452_[reda cted].crash
Dec 24, 2014, 07:26:36 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Creative Cloud_2014-12-24-192636_[redacted].crash
Dec 23, 2014, 06:56:08 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/QuickLookSatellite_2014-12-23- 185608_[redacted].crash
Any guidance is appreciated!!You should try reading the report for anything obvious like this:
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 249.20 GB (23.64 GB free) - 65 errors
You need to start by repairing your hard drive to fix these errors. Also, you really don't have enough free space on your hard drive. You are right at the minimal limit.
I saw this as well:
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.wdc.driver.1394HP (1.0.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.wdc.driver.USBHP (1.0.4) [Support]
I think these are related to an external device like a WD external drive. If the box is connected then try disconnecting it.
Note that at the end of the report is a whole litany of diagnostic crash reports. Two identifiable items are Creative Cloud and Quick Look Satellite. I would uninstall these.
Open Activity Monitor in your Utilities folder. Set the Processes listing to All Processes. Look for one or more called "cfprefsd." If you see one in red, then select it, click on the Quit icon in the toolbar, then click on the Force Quit button.
When you are all done restart the computer into Safe Mode, then restart the computer normally. -
Running fan, and kernel 350% CPU
Hello,
I'm not very tech savy but I will try to describe my problem as best as I can!
I use a 2011 Macbook Pro (version 10.6.8, processor 2.3 GHz Intel core i5). Lately the fan has been running nonstop, and everything runs very slow and glitchy. I checked the Activity Monitor and saw that kernel_task is using over 350% CPU at all times. Any solutions to get my poor MacBook to run normally again?Get a backup drive you can use. Partition and format it for use with OS X. Download Carbon Copy Cloner and use it to backup your entire /Home/ folder. This will protect your files so you can erase and reinstall OS X.
Clean Install of Snow Leopard
1. Boot the computer using the Snow Leopard Installer Disc. Insert the disc into the
optical drive and restart the computer. After the chime press and hold down the
"C" key. Release the key when you see a small spinning gear appear below the
dark gray Apple logo.
2. 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 the hard drive entry from the left side list (mfgr.'s ID and drive
size.) Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window. Set the number of
partitions to one (1) from the Partitions drop down menu, set the format type to Mac
OS Extended (Journaled, if supported), then click on the Partition button.
3. When the formatting has completed quit DU and return to the installer. Proceed
with the OS X installation and follow the directions included with the installer.
4. When the installation has completed your computer will Restart into the Setup
Assistant. Be sure you configure your initial admin account with the exact same
username and password that you used on your old drive. After you finish Setup
Assistant will complete the installation after which you will be running a fresh
install of OS X. You can now begin the update process by opening Software
Update and installing all recommended updates to bring your installation current. -
Kernel Task over 400% CPU usage
Hello, I have some questions about the Kernel Task in my activity monitor.
Recently, after a hard disk failure, I have my Macbook Pro wiped and start afresh with Mavericks. All was well, but it slowed down tremendously in the last couple of days. I checked the activity monitor and Kernel Task is always around 400-470%, sometimes it even peaked to 1000+%! I closed all my applications but it is still taking up all my RAM. I cannot work when it is freezing up every 2 seconds. What is the problem?
Here is the report, if it helps:
EtreCheck version: 1.9.12 (48)
Report generated 3 August 2014 12:38:14 BST
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
1 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2 cores
4 GB RAM
Video Information:
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software:
OS X 10.9.4 (13E28) - Uptime: 1 day 8:2:57
Disk Information:
WDC WD5000LPVX-00V0TT0 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 499.25 GB (121.06 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS31N
USB Information:
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Thunderbolt Information:
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper:
Anywhere
Kernel Extensions:
[not loaded] com.m-audio.driver.firewire.dice (2.4.2 - SDK 10.6) Support
Launch Daemons:
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
Launch Agents:
[running] com.maudio.profire.helper.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
User Login Items:
iTunesHelper
Google Drive
Internet Plug-ins:
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 14.0.0.145 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 14.0.0.145 - SDK 10.6 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.9.0 - SDK 10.7 Check version
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Safari Extensions:
Searchme: Version: 1.3
Audio Plug-ins:
BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
iTunes Plug-ins:
Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Flash Player Support
PreferencesPane Support
Time Machine:
Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU:
11% Disk Utility
11% repair_packages
7% helpd
5% WindowServer
3% hidd
Top Processes by Memory:
233 MB Finder
66 MB mds_stores
49 MB WindowServer
37 MB mds
34 MB Disk Utility
Virtual Memory Information:
1.22 GB Free RAM
1.35 GB Active RAM
394 MB Inactive RAM
1017 MB Wired RAM
1.50 GB Page-ins
100 MB Page-outsThe kernel is using excessive processor cycles. Below are some possible causes for the condition.
Throttling
When it gets high temperature readings from the hardware, or a low-voltage reading from the battery, the kernel may try to compensate by interrupting the processor(s) to slow them down and reduce power consumption. This condition can be due to:
☞ a buildup of dust on the logic board
☞ high ambient temperature
☞ a worn-out or faulty battery in a portable
☞ the malfunction of a cooling fan, a temperature sensor, a voltage sensor, or some other internal component
Note that if the problem is caused by a sensor, there may be no actual overheating or undervoltage.
If the computer is portable, test with and without the AC adapter connected. If kernel_task hogs the processor only on battery power, the fault is in the battery or the logic board. If it happens only on AC power, charging is causing the machine to heat up. That may be normal on some models. CPU usage should drop when charging is complete.
Apple Diagnostics or the Apple Hardware Test, though not very reliable, is sometimes able to detect a fault. For more thorough hardware testing, make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider.
If nothing is wrong with the hardware, then whatever you can do to improve cooling may help.
Installed software
User-installed software that includes a device driver or other kernel code may thrash the kernel. That category includes virtualization software, such as Parallels and VMware, as well as most commercial "anti-virus" products. Some system-monitoring applications, such as "iStat," can also contribute to the problem. You can test for this possibility by completely disabling or removing the software according to the developer's instructions, or starting in safe mode. Note, however, that disabling a system modification without removing it or testing in safe mode may not be as easy as you think.
Corrupt NVRAM or SMC data
Sometimes the problem is cleared up by resetting the NVRAM or the SMC.
External display
Connecting an external LCD display to some MacBook Pro models while the lid is open may cause this issue. If applicable, test by closing the lid or disconnecting the display. You might get better results with a newer LED display. -
File copy results in kernel task high CPU usage
Macbook Pro
MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,1
Processor Name: Intel Core i5
Processor Speed: 2.53 GHz
2010 year model.
Snow Leopard 10.6.7
Copying files over the network, or via external Firewire 800 harddrive invariably results in rather hight cpu utilization for kernel task process. The number are in the range of 15-20% in the Acivity Monitor. To compare, iMac 27", 2009, full speed FireWire bus file copy at 80 mb/sec makes only 2-3% kernel task CPU use. Why is Macbook pro so much worse? Is it due to chipset limitations, or what?Just now I have been copying some movie files over Gigabit local area network, the data received per second is up to 55 mb, and kernel task consumes 50% or more of CPU. The same task on iMac or on Windows based computer does not tax the CPU in any way, since it is handled properly by network adapter I suppose. So what is wrong with 2010 Macbook Pro?
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Final cut pro x with kernel task is eating up all my ram
hi, i have this new iMac i7 with 16 giga ram
when i open fcpx it slows down all my computer
and kernel task goes up till 5 giga
and fcp is using 9 giga
what can i do to make it work like it should ?Yosemite handles Ram differently from previous versions. Do not think about the RAM, if FCPX is working fine, then everything is OK. If the RAM is the main issue you should ask this question on Yosemite forum for more detailed answer.
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Kernel task is hogging up my computer and fan is running high. What should I do?
I have a mac air 1.6 ghz intel icore 5 with 2 gb memory. Ive been noticing my fan running high and consistantly when my external harddrive is plugged in and just surfing and posting images on facebook. Very basic stuff.
Ive noticed in my activity monitor that kernel task is hogging up a lot of space on my computer. How do I get rid of it? and wth is it?
The fans are running high as I said. I continually reset the SMC and it keeping coming back on high.
Should I be worried about the longevity of my mac air?
What do you experts suggest I do?
Thank You in advance.From this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors:
Install the latest version of iTunes.
Check security software. Ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow this article for assistance with security software. iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. FollowiTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See section "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information".
Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service. -
Macbook Air constant kernel task and random reboots problem
Hi my Macbook Air has suddenly started playing up after being fine since purchase. While engaged in photo editing in Photoshop a couple of days ago the fans were screaming flat out (not so unusual) but I had a look in Activity Monitor and noticed an ongoing Kernel Task, I never usually see these but now they always seem to be running hogging (at the moment 608 MB of) memory. Now today the machine has shut itself down twice too something that has happened once or twice only in the last two years . I reset the NVRAM but the kernel task is still running.
Any clues what to do next? Could it be 10.9.2 related?
Thanks
SimonThe kernel_task (pseudo-)process is always running. It should not, however, be using more than a few percent of the CPU. Is it?
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My Mac is running INCREDIBLY slow, Kernel-task and LR, PS, PSE, etc. are not functioning well.
Hi! Been trying to follow a thread about the Kernel-task and slow Mac performance. I did download EtreCheck and ran the report. I am a photographer using LR 4 and Chrome is my main browser. Both Chrome and LR (or PSE, or PS or Xee (a photo viewing app) make my computer run beyond ridiculously slow. I have so much work to do for clients and I get stopped in the middle of editing and cannot move forward because my beloved Mac is having issues. I did go through several old apps and the Application Support and Prefernces and deleted what I could of what I knew "what was what". I would appreciate any help in getting my Mac back on track. Thanks!
- Amy
Problem description:
My Mac is running incredibly sluggish. Chrome continues to lag, and the spinning ball is ridiculous when I am working in LR. I did the EtreCheck and the report is below. I JUST cleared out my LR catalogs and now have just two folders in the catalog from a current wedding I am working on. I will have to consider using separate catalogs for my other genres or even smaller catalogs and just make a catalog for each client. Thanks for looking this over! I am so frustrated.
Amy
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated March 14, 2015 1:38:01 PM CDT
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 (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) (Technical Specifications)
iMac - model: iMac11,2
1 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM
BANK 0/DIMM0
Empty
BANK 1/DIMM0
Empty
BANK 0/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: Unknown
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI Radeon HD 5670 - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 1920 x 1080
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.8.5 (12F2501) - Time since boot: 3:36:47
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD1001FALS-40Y6A0 disk0 : (1 TB)
disk0s1 (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 999.35 GB (177.87 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information: ℹ️
Wacom Co.,Ltd. Bamboo Pad, wireless
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Generic External 2 TB
disk1s1 (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Archive 2TB (disk1s2) /Volumes/Archive 2TB : 2.00 TB (47.65 GB free)
Generic Mass Storage Device
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
Apple Inc. Apple Keyboard
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Configuration files: ℹ️
/etc/hosts - Count: 15
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Adware: ℹ️
Conduit [Adware! - Remove]
Geneio [Adware! - Remove]
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.wacom.kext.pentablet (5.3.3 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.coresymbolicationd.plist [Click for details]
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist [Click for details]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist [Click for support]
[failed] com.conduit.loader.agent.plist [Adware! - Remove]
[running] com.genieoinnovation.macextension.plist [Adware! - Remove]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.wacom.pentablet.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[not loaded] .plist (hidden) [Click for support]
/usr/local/libexec/TorchUpdater /usr/local/libexec/TorchUpdater --hello=torch
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.genieoinnovation.macextension.client.plist [Adware! - Remove]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.skype.skypeinstaller.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.xrite.device.xrdd.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.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.Installer.completer.download.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.Installer.completer.ltvbit.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.Installer.completer.update.plist [Click for support]
[failed] com.mediafire.express.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
iTunesHelper UNKNOWN (missing value)
Microsoft AU Daemon UNKNOWN (missing value)
Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector2 Application Hidden (/Library/Printers/Canon/IJScanner/Utilities/Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector2.app)
GrowlHelperApp UNKNOWN (missing value)
AdobeResourceSynchronizer Application Hidden (/Applications/Adobe Reader.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)
Google Drive Application (/Applications/Google Drive.app)
ColorMunkiDisplayTray Application (/Library/Application Support/Colormunki/Display/Tools/ColorMunkiDisplayTray.app)
Spotify Application (/Applications/Spotify.app)
apple-scc-20131227-135420 UNKNOWN (missing value)
Google Chrome Application Hidden (/Applications/Google Chrome.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
WacomTabletPlugin: Version: WacomTabletPlugin 2.1.0.2 [Click for support]
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.1
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 75 Check version
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 [Click for support]
WacomNetscape: Version: 2.1.0-1 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
RealPlayer Plugin: Version: Unknown
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
TelevisionFanatic
Readability
Produtools_Manuals_21
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Java [Click for support]
PenTablet [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
Destinations:
Everything - 2TB [Local]
Total size: 0 B
Total number of backups: 0
Oldest backup: -
Last backup: -
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 0 B > (Disk size 0 B X 3)
/sbin excluded from backup!
/usr excluded from backup!
/System excluded from backup!
/bin excluded from backup!
/private excluded from backup!
/Library excluded from backup!
/Applications excluded from backup!
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
2% activitymonitord
1% WindowServer
1% Activity Monitor
1% Google Chrome
0% ColorMunkiDisplayTray
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
210 MB mds
189 MB Google Chrome
90 MB Google Drive
90 MB Google Chrome Helper
86 MB Microsoft Word
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
1.52 GB Free RAM
1.65 GB Active RAM
480 MB Inactive RAM
644 MB Wired RAM
1.92 GB Page-ins
16.91 GB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Mar 14, 2015, 09:58:17 AM Self test - passed
Mar 14, 2015, 09:53:54 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Google Drive_2015-03-14-095354_[redacted].crash
Mar 11, 2015, 02:33:04 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Google Chrome_2015-03-11-143304_[redacted].crash
Mar 14, 2015, 10:04:09 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Spotify_2015-03-14-100409_[redacted].hang
Mar 14, 2015, 08:28:48 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/PenTabletDriver_2015-03-14-082848_[redacted].cr ash
Mar 12, 2015, 12:56:47 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/ColorMunkiDisplayTray_2015-03- 12-125647_[redacted].crashSeveral problems exist.
1.
Back up your Mac prior to making any changes to its file system. Time Machine has not been configured properly To learn how to use Time Machine read Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac - Apple Support.
2.
You inadvertently installed adware. You do not need to download or install anything to fix it.
For a description of how this may have occurred, how to avoid it in the future, and for Apple's recommended actions read How to install adware. Apple's instructions are linked in the Recovery Procedure near the end of that document. Read and follow them carefully. Pay particular attention to the easily overlooked passages directing you to restart your Mac when required.
3.
That Mac's Hosts file appears to have been modified. Fixing a modified Hosts file requires specific instructions. Apple Support Communities contributor and EtreCheck author etresoft recently added a User Tip discussing that concern, and how to correct it: Fixing a hacked /etc/hosts file -
Kernel task is hogging lots of threads and CPU time
My Mavericks Quad Macbook Pro is getting pretty slow these days and at some point I'll have to reinstall everything I think. However I can't start that for a while as I have important projects on the go. I looked in Activity Monitor first and I can see a kernel task constantly running with no indication of what it is doing. So I opened Console and looked at the Diagnostic log. I can see a lot of lines referring to com.apple.message. Hundreds of identical lines actually. I did not have Messages running so I opened it, and sure enough that showed up in console live. However the log shows a slightly different app and a totally different UUID, which seems odd.
Anybody understand what this is all about? See below. I opened one of the endlessly repeating items plus one that I know is from the Messages app below it.
23/03/2015 08:28:29.242 UserEventAgent[235]: com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.usage.app_activetime
com.apple.message.signature: universalAccessAuthWarn
com.apple.message.signature2: com.apple.accessibility.universalAccessAuthWarn ||| 1.0 (190.1)
com.apple.message.value: 633
com.apple.message.value2: 0
com.apple.message.value3: 0
com.apple.message.value4: 0
com.apple.message.value5: 0
com.apple.message.value6: 0
com.apple.message.value7: 0
com.apple.message.result: NO
com.apple.message.summarize: YES
Sender_Mach_UUID: 55428B1C-9198-32BF-80EA-4731081F402E
23/03/2015 08:44:17.426 Messages[8722]: com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.iChat.app.weeklyStats
com.apple.message.video_chat_passed: 0
com.apple.message.video_chat_failed: 0
com.apple.message.video_chat_noop: 0
com.apple.message.audio_chat_passed: 0
com.apple.message.audio_chat_failed: 0
com.apple.message.audio_chat_noop: 0
com.apple.message.screen_sharing_passed: 0
com.apple.message.screen_sharing_failed: 0
com.apple.message.screen_sharing_noop: 0
com.apple.message.average_message_length: 0.000000
com.apple.message.messages_sent: 0
com.apple.message.messages_received: 0
com.apple.message.sms_sent: 0
com.apple.message.sms_menu_used: User never selected SMS menu
com.apple.message.result: pass
com.apple.message.imessage_offered_upgrades: 0
com.apple.message.imessage_upgrades: 0
com.apple.message.imessage_declines: 0
com.apple.message.imessages_sent: 0
com.apple.message.imessages_received: 0
Sender_Mach_UUID: 212E34A8-B310-3729-8D11-879E9985A0BD
23/03/2015 08:44:17.427 Messages[8722]: com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.iChat.app.servicesUsedThisWeek
com.apple.message.aim: 0
com.apple.message.bonjour: 0
com.apple.message.yahoo: 0
com.apple.message.jabber: 0
com.apple.message.google_talk: 0
com.apple.message.imessage: 1
com.apple.message.other: 0
com.apple.message.result: pass
Sender_Mach_UUID: 212E34A8-B310-3729-8D11-879E9985A0BD
23/03/2015 08:44:32.607 Messages[8722]: com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.iChat.app.prefs
com.apple.message.one_on_one_style: com.apple.iChat.Styles.Balloons-ShowPictures
com.apple.message.group_style: com.apple.iChat.Styles.Balloons-ShowPictures
com.apple.message.incoming_bg_color: Automatic
com.apple.message.outgoing_bg_color: Automatic
com.apple.message.incoming_font: Default 12.000000
com.apple.message.outgoing_font: Default 12.000000
com.apple.message.save_history: Don't Save
Sender_Mach_UUID: 212E34A8-B310-3729-8D11-879E9985A0BDThe kernel_task is the heart of the operating system. It will have on the order of a 100 threads (more or less). So when you ask the operating system to do something, like read/write a disk, do network I/O, talk to your mouse/trackpad, keyboard, monitor, etc... kernel_task is the code that is going to do that at the lowest levels.
Also if you have installed any 3rd party drivers (kernel extensions), they are going to become part of kernel_task and the CPU time they use will be part of kernel_task.
If you have anti-malware, Mac cleaner or memory cleaner software installed, many of these packages install drivers that then try to out-guess the kernel_task and often result in slowing down the system, interfering with the normal operation of the system, or causing kernel panics. These kinds of packages are not recommended by long term forum contributors.
Please provide the output from EtreCheck, which will show the 3rd party additions you have installed.
<https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6174> -
Hi There! I have a question on Kernel Task-Threat. How can I clean my computer? This is the message that persists when cleaning disc--Warning: SUID file “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAg ent” has been modified and will not be repaired.
That's a routine message and it means nothing. Don't waste your time repairing permissions unless you know you have a problem that can be solved that way, which you probably never will.
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Launching Mail becomes a runaway process and creates a massive memory leak in the kernel task
I have 16gig of ram, my kernel task is currently using 12gig, Mail is no longer responding while using all remaining ram
Mail has been jammed at 100% of one i7 core for about 2 hours now, disk activity is almost nonexistant.
it was running poorly yesterday, rebuilding the mailboxes did not yeild a positive effect
permissions and drive check out
Quicklook is also reporting a lot of bs when finder windows are open:
example:
10/26/13 1:40:20.985 PM quicklookd[14056]: Warning: Cache image returned by the server has size range covering all valid image sizes. Binding: VariantBinding [0x603] flags: 0x8 binding: FileInfoBinding [0x503] - extension: mp3, UTI: public.mp3, fileType: ???? request size:32 scale: 1
I hate the new activity monitor so much, none the less, "Memory Pressure" is pinned
Seeing a whole lot of this in the console as well:
10/26/13 2:57:11.000 AM kernel[0]: SMC::smcReadKeyAction ERROR TM6P kSMCBadArgumentError(0x89) fKeyHashTable=0x0xffffff802ba32000
About to reset the SMC and NVRAM in hopes of a magical unicorn
here is the profile output from EtreCheck:
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,3
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4 cores
16 GB RAM
Video Information:
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 512 MB
AMD Radeon HD 6750M - VRAM: 1024 MB
Audio Plug-ins:
BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0
AirPlay: Version: 1.9
AppleAVBAudio: Version: 2.0.0
iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3
Startup Items:
M-Audio Firmware Loader - Path: /Library/StartupItems/M-Audio Firmware Loader
System Software:
OS X 10.9 (13A603) - Uptime: 2 days 22:34:21
Disk Information:
OWC Mercury Pro RAID disk0 : (2 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
JumboZero (disk0s2) /Volumes/JumboZero: 2 TB (25.5 GB free)
WD My Book 1105 disk6 : (4 TB)
EFI (disk6s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
4TB Beast (disk6s2) /Volumes/4TB Beast: 4 TB (14.97 GB free)
TOSHIBA MK7559GSXF disk2 : (750.16 GB)
EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Flux (disk2s2) /: 749.3 GB (301.59 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk2s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Information:
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
Logitech USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse
Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Matrox DualHead2Go-DP
Data Robotics Inc. Drobo 17.59 TB
EFI (disk5s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Drobo (disk5s2) /Volumes/Drobo 1: 17.59 TB (11.09 TB free)
CPS OR2200LCDRM2U
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
FireWire Information:
0x1F2 Vendor 0x1F2 Device 0x101800 400mbit - 400mbit max
0x30E1 Oxford IDE Device 00 400mbit - 400mbit max
EFI (disk4s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Terabyte (disk4s2) /Volumes/Terabyte: 999.86 GB (13.63 GB free)
Other World Computing Oxford ATA Device 00 800mbit - 800mbit max
EFI (disk3s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Payload (disk3s2) /Volumes/Payload: 2 TB (181.19 GB free)
Thunderbolt Information:
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Kernel Extensions:
com.Logitech.Control Center.HID
com.TrustedData.driver.VendorSpecificType00 (1.7.0)
com.attotech.driver.ATTOiSCSI (3.4.1b1)
com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.snowleopard (5.9)
com.motu.driver.FireWireAudio (1.6
Problem System Launch Daemons:
[failed] com.apple.AOSNotificationOSX.plist
[failed] com.apple.installd.plist
[failed] com.apple.softwareupdated.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
Problem System Launch Agents:
Launch Daemons:
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist
[loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist
[loaded] com.attotech.iscsid.plist
[loaded] com.datarobotics.ddservice64d.plist
[loaded] com.klieme.TimeMachineScheduler.plist
[loaded] com.novation.automap.pluginhelper.plist
[loaded] com.paceap.eden.licensed.plist
[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.privileged_startx.plist
[loaded] PACESupport.plist
Launch Agents:
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist
[loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist
[loaded] com.Logitech.Control Center.Daemon.plist
[loaded] com.motu.MOTULauncher.plist
[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.startx.plist
User Launch Agents:
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist
[failed] com.google.GoogleContactSyncAgent.plist
[loaded] com.leadertech.PowerRegister.LGT2.c59807af95d106639fca8f10676ced62.plist
[failed] com.logmein.rescue.sa.0372bc40-2c4a-4755-a5a8-ae3c68b59ab8.plist
[failed] com.logmein.rescue.sa.2449ad28-4b5d-4836-b3d5-7adfb1c387c7.plist
[loaded] com.valvesoftware.steamclean.plist
User Login Items:
CheatSheet
Activity Monitor
Clipboard History
VMware Fusion Helper
MagicMenu
Dropbox
Android File Transfer Agent
Terminal
Console
Matrox PowerDesk
Dictionary
ShuttleHelper
AutomapServer
DDAssist
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Flash Player
Flip4Mac WMV
FUSE for OS X (OSXFUSE)
Logitech Control Center
M-Audio MIDISPORT 8x8
TimeMachineScheduler
Tuxera NTFS
Internet Plug-ins:
AdobePDFViewer.plugin
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin
Default Browser.plugin
Flash Player.plugin
FlashPlayer-10.6.plugin
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.plugin
iPhotoPhotocast.plugin
JavaAppletPlugin.plugin
QuickTime Plugin.plugin
RealPlayer Plugin.plugin
User Internet Plug-ins:
Bad Fonts:
None
Time Machine:
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: NO
Volumes being backed up:
Payload: Disk size: 2 TB Disk used: 1.82 TB
Flux: Disk size: 749.3 GB Disk used: 447.7 GB
Destinations:
Drobo [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 17.59 TB
Total number of backups: 2
Oldest backup: 2013-03-04 17:05:27 +0000
Last backup: 2013-10-22 13:23:41 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 17.59 TB > (Disk size 2.75 TB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU:
100% com.apple.internetaccounts
10% Activity Monitor
9% Transmission
3% WindowServer
3% sysmond
1% EtreCheck
1% Dock
1% Mail
0% configd
0% powerd
Top Processes by Memory:
2.43 GB Mail
426 MB com.apple.internetaccounts
115 MB Finder
98 MB Transmission
98 MB CVMCompiler
49 MB Adium
49 MB mds_stores
49 MB WindowServer
49 MB Console
33 MB mds
Virtual Memory Statistics:
22 MB Free RAM
1.91 GB Active RAM
1.90 GB Inactive RAM
2.07 GB Wired RAM
9.39 GB Page-ins
416 MB Page-outsI feel your pain!
Mac Pro with 32 GB, and Mail takes about 5 minutes to "start" - well, show the Mail Menu. Then, another few minutes to actually draw the window... but wait, it STILL needs more time to actually show the accounts and mail.
The (stupid) new Activity Monitor show Mail using 12 GB of RAM, and several com plist files also sucking up CPU time and RAM. Why Apple has to dumb-down good information to "Memory Pressure" is beyond me!
I have reported thsi to Apple, and they had a Support person get in touch with me. I have sent several spindumps and tarball files last week, but no reply. Today, I pinged the support person who said Apple Engineering was reviewing the information, and would likely get back sometime as *maybe* some others were experiencing this problem... -
A Kernel Task runs at 700% processor power between every 5 minutes to 1 hour, slowing down everything I do. I have tried Onyx, zapped the PRAM and reinstalled Snow Leopard. Any suggestions?
pan did you solve it? i have the same issue. i see people writing 'oh no kernel on 200-300%... well my kernel runs up to 600-800% anytime. i'm running os 10.6.8, i have 2010 2GHz intel core i7, with 16gb ram and... go figure. even ssd drive, thinking i have the fastest possible hardware installed to ease up on any task i'm about to do. but when it gets slow then safari just 'quits' on me, mouse cursor gets so sloppy slow (that's how i always realize that kernel is knocking on the door again). but... i do use screen, 24 apple LED and i have the laptop still open, so dual screen. i think it happens way less when the laptop is closed and i use just the big screen... but i refuse, this is not a calculator, its god **** macbook pro, so if one extra screen kills my workflow then i have to... idont know what. help apple, wth! and your safari ***** so much it's not even nice, it's so buggy but i'm the crazy one, because i keep using it. that's all
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