HT3918 what is the effect of too much memory,that is over the recommended amount?.
What is the effect of too much ram? Is it likely to do any damage/.
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Right after getting yosemite on my Macbook Pro with 16GB memory and SSD HDD. I find that after working for 30 minutes or so that the machine gets really slow, even switching between screens gets kinda of sluggish!!!
So i looked into the Activity Monitor and to my surprise i find that Finder is taking more than 4GB of memory just by itself and high percentage of CPU.
If i quit it, the machine goes back to being normal, but then Finder will restart, and again after 30 minutes or so, it does the same thing over and over.
I am sure that it's some kind of a bug, but i don't know where to start to solve this problem!!!
This never happened on previous OSXs.
If anyone have a hint it will be appreciated.
Thanks,Problem description:
Finder keeps taking up too much memory thus slowing down the machine to it’s knees.
MacBook Pro 16GB Ram, SSD HD, AMD 1024GB
EtreCheck version: 2.1.2 (105)
Report generated December 11, 2014 at 10:44:31 PM GMT+2
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,3
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core
16 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 512 MB
AMD Radeon HD 6770M - VRAM: 1024 MB
Color LCD 1920 x 1200
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OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 4 days 1:40:55
Disk Information: ℹ️
Crucial_CT960M500SSD1 disk0 : (960.2 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 958.97 GB (319.19 GB free)
Core Storage: disk0s2 959.34 GB Online
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-8A8
USB Information: ℹ️
Western Digital Elements 10A8 1 TB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
MacProBackup (disk2s2) /Volumes/MacProBackup : 999.83 GB (280.78 GB free)
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
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Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
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/Applications/Toast 11 Titanium/Spin Doctor.app
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[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.2.44 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.2.44 - SDK 10.6) [Support]
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[not loaded] com.roxio.TDIXController (2.0) [Support]
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HWNetMgr: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HWNetMgr
MobileBrServ: Path: /Library/StartupItems/MobileBrServ
StartOuc: Path: /Library/StartupItems/StartOuc
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[loaded] com.paragon.NTFS.notify.plist [Support]
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[loaded] com.divx.dms.agent.plist [Support]
[running] com.divx.update.agent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Support]
[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist [Support]
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[running] HWPortCfg.plist [Support]
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[running] cn.com.zte.PPPMonitor.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Support]
[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist [Support]
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[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Support]
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
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smcFanControl Application (/Applications/smcFanControl.app)
gfxCardStatus Application (/Applications/gfxCardStatus.app)
iTunesHelper ApplicationHidden (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
KiesViaWiFiAgent UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
fuspredownloader ApplicationHidden (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/.FUS/fuspredownloader.app)
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WacomNetscape: Version: 1.1.0-4 [Support]
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WacomSafari: Version: 1.1.0-4 [Support]
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Growl [Support]
Java [Support]
Paragon NTFS for Mac ® OS X [Support]
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Yelly.ttf: /Users/sambara/Library/Fonts/Yelly.ttf
Friends.TTF: /Users/sambara/Library/Fonts/Friends.TTF
Lush.ttf: /Users/sambara/Library/Fonts/Lush.ttf
Margarosa.ttf: /Users/sambara/Library/Fonts/Margarosa.ttf
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Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 958.97 GB Disk used: 639.78 GB
Destinations:
MacProBackup [Local]
Total size: 999.83 GB
Total number of backups: 28
Oldest backup: 2014-10-27 04:33:10 +0000
Last backup: 2014-12-11 20:15:00 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 999.83 GB < (Disk used 639.78 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
8% com.apple.WebKit.Networking
8% JavaApplicationStub
7% WindowServer
5% Unity
1% coreaudiod
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
842 MB Finder
584 MB iTunes
529 MB com.apple.WebKit.Plugin.64
447 MB Unity
429 MB JavaApplicationStub
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
18 MB Free RAM
7.40 GB Active RAM
7.40 GB Inactive RAM
2.07 GB Wired RAM
133.47 GB Page-ins
2.32 GB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Dec 11, 2014, 04:10:55 AM WindowServer_2014-12-11-041055_Sams-MacBook-Pro-2.cpu_resource.diag [Details]
Dec 10, 2014, 08:20:17 PM Unity_2014-12-10-202017_Sams-MacBook-Pro-2.crash
Dec 10, 2014, 08:19:27 PM Unity_2014-12-10-201927_Sams-MacBook-Pro-2.crash
Dec 10, 2014, 08:11:16 PM Unity_2014-12-10-201116_Sams-MacBook-Pro-2.crash
Dec 10, 2014, 08:11:00 PM Unity_2014-12-10-201100_Sams-MacBook-Pro-2.crash
Dec 10, 2014, 08:10:26 PM Unity_2014-12-10-201026_Sams-MacBook-Pro-2.crash
Dec 9, 2014, 08:58:42 PM Finder_2014-12-09-205842_Sams-MacBook-Pro-2.cpu_resource.diag [Details] -
Hi
I had this problem one weak ago, I did all suggestion that this link said and it didn't help:
https://support.mozilla.org/ar/kb/firefox-uses-too-much-memory-ram#w_disabling-memory-consuming-plugins
I don't have many taps oppened only 47 taps.
My firefox now usiing 2GB ram, can anyone help me how to fix it?
Thank youHello,
Can you please follow the instructions in the ''Memory troubleshooting tools'' section of the [[Firefox uses too much memory (RAM) - How to fix]] support article and provide the about:memory section details in this ticket. We can take a look at it and suggest possible options.
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Firefox uses too much memory, gets bloated, and won't respond.
For the past several versions of FF....I have posted here about it's 'behavior' under OS X.
The browser uses too much memory. After a short period of time, it becomes 'bloated', slow to respond, and requiring a 'force quit' to get out of it.
Being as I've posted about this before, for a previous version, and only received feedback from other Mac users experiencing the same thing, and not getting answers or help...I've stopped using it once more. It was a one day trial, and I didn't make it past 6 hours of use.
Welcome back, Safari!!!For the past several versions of FF....I have posted here about it's 'behavior' under OS X.
The browser uses too much memory. After a short period of time, it becomes 'bloated', slow to respond, and requiring a 'force quit' to get out of it.
Being as I've posted about this before, for a previous version, and only received feedback from other Mac users experiencing the same thing, and not getting answers or help...I've stopped using it once more. It was a one day trial, and I didn't make it past 6 hours of use.
Welcome back, Safari!!! -
I tried to export photos from iMac to iPad using a USB flash drive. The photos are on the drive but when I plug it into the iPad, the iPad says the device requires too much power. Any ideas of what type of USB flash drive I should use?
You can transfer photos outside of iTunes. I do it all the time. THat said, i have a 50/50 success rate with them. I'd avoid sandisk and kingston, their bundled software triggers the 'too much power' warning.
I've had mixed luck with lexar, some work, some don't.
I did have good luck with an older 4 gig geek squad one.
Look for drives without software on them, without bright LED lights and I haven't gotten any larger than 4 gig to work, but that may just be me.
For a less troublesome way? h onestly, I use a SD card that I've formatted with the DCIM folder. I've never had one of them trigger the 'too much power' warning. Just make sure they're not SDXC. those don't work. -
Why does my laptop give me a warning saying that firefox is using too much memory and to restart firefox to be more efficient? I just bought this laptop so I know it has the power to run what I need it to.
You appear to have AVG installed:
*See --> http://forums.avg.com/ww-en/avg-forums?sec=thread&act=show&id=173969#post_173969
From reading on the internet, it appears that when there is a spike in memory usage, AVG "interprets" that as a memory leak, possibly caused by malware. AVG could be incorrect concerning that assumption. Maybe they are being a bit too conservative about memory usage; just my opinion.
The decision is yours to turn off the "advisor" or leave it on.
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Not related to your question, but...
You may need to update some plug-ins. Check your plug-ins and update as necessary:
*Plug-in check --> http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/
*Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in: [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Shockwave%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-shockwave Installing ('''''or Updating''''') the Shockwave plugin with Firefox]
*'''''Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape''''': [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Adobe%20Reader%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-and-updating-adobe-reader Installing/Updating Adobe Reader in Firefox]
*Shockwave Flash (Adobe Flash or Flash): [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing%20the%20Flash%20plugin#w_updating-flash Updating Flash in Firefox]
*'''''Next Generation Java Plug-in for Mozilla browsers''''': [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Java%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-or-updating-java Installing or Updating Java in Firefox] -
Can you please put me in touch with the support for the trial copy of adobe acrobat XI pro which I had tried out on March 15 for 30 days. I have been trying to cancel since the cost is too much and Acrobat Reader is OK for me. I can't find uninstaller.
I have had to erase my disk since then with trouble with Apple Store not recognising my machine and the reload from Time Machine has given complications . Can you please cancel my trial and return my Trial money.If you paid for what you used then it was not a trial.
Look thru the following links and use the chat option if required for your situation:
Cancel your membership or subscription | Creative Cloud
https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/cancel-membership-subscription.html
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1703848
Chat support - For the link below click the Still Need Help? option in the blue area at the bottom and choose the chat option...
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Phone support | Orders, returns exchanges
http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/phone-support-orders.html -
On my MacBook Pro with Retina Display 15", that I purchased a few weeks ago, started coming up with the following message on my desktop:
"USB Devices Disabled Unplug the device using too much power to re-enable USB devices".
I unplugged the device and the message still keeps coming up.
This is what I have done so far to troubleshoot:
I shut down the laptop. When booting up I pressed the command+option+p+r at the same time. It comes up with a menu to reinstall OSX, Get help online, Run Disk Utility, etc. I choose the disk utility and repair the disk and then restarted.
The message keeps popping up and I can't seem to get rid of it. Why does the message keep popping up even though I don't have any devices hooked up to the laptop at all? Any help to reenable my usb ports and get rid of the messaage would be helpful.I talked to Apple Support and we at least stopped the bleeding, a little bit. These are the troubleshooting steps I did before I contacted Apple Support:
1. Reinstalled OSX
2. Restore the last known good Time Machine Backup.
This did not fix my issue, so I called Apple Support and they told me this:
1. Turn Power off.
2. Wait 15 seconds.
3. Plug in Magsafe adapter.
4. Wait 15 seconds.
5. Hold down the Shift+Option+Power Button for 20-30 seconds.
6. Turn Power back on.
Ok, this stopped the bleeding a little, but as soon as I plugged in a Apple USB Superdrive
and a Apple Mini Displayport to VGA Adapter. This "USB Devices Disabled" pop-up pops up like every 30 minutes now. At least, it is not constantly popping up after I close it, so I guess it will do for the temporary. Going to contact Apple support, later, though to see what else can be done. -
HT4101 My ipad says the device uses too much power when I connect my camera
I brought my ipad 2 on holidays and have purchased the camera connection kit. I tried to download my photos and an error message came up saying that the device uses too much power! My ipad is powered up to 100% and I have closed any open files and it still says the same thing? Does this actually work or do I have to return it?
What have you connected to the kit ? The amount of power that is supplied to the kit is limited, and can't be changed - and a lot of card readers and cameras need more power than is supplied to it. If you have connected the kit directly to your camera then does your camera have a setting to enable 'mass storage device' and/or PTP (picture trasnfer protocol or pictbridge) ?
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im currently looking for bonzi buddy or any type of AI avatar that can speck cause im studying to become a EMT an the terms are too much.wanted to study listening to the terms on my ipod while im on my way to school
These are tech forums for people using iMacs and experiencing problems. Frankly, I'm not sure what you are looking for (use of punctuation and spell checker is helpful as well), but if it isn't related to a Mac, you might try to post in a different forum.
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USB DEVICES DISABLED
Unplug the device using too much power to re-enable USB devices
Message appears in upper right of screen. I've unplugged all & it still appears, software, hardware?
Any suggestions?Look into the USB ports for foreign material and other abnormalities
Reset the SMC and PRAM
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
About NVRAM and PRAM
Does it happen in Safe Mode?
OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
In Recovery mode?
OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar -
PRS600 ereader taking too much time to load all the books
Whenever I open My PRS600 from complete shutdown it takes too much time to load all the files which are present in Memory card. Is anyone else facing same issue?
Hello,
Recently, I have been having some serious issues when it comes to my Sony PRS-600. I am running on a Windows 7 64-bit, and an updated Reader Library 3.3
The issue comes when transferring books to the e-reader from the library, and from the e-reader to a collection. The problem is that the software becomes intolerably slow while it's processing the command. The Reader Library software window grays out, displays (Not Working) and if clicked on it, shades to a white color and displays either "cancel operation" or "wait until program responds". If I do close the operation, it appears as if the e-reader doesn't follow the operation and still displays "Do not disconnect". Since I do not see any other way to disconnect (other than the eject option), I remove the USB plug which causes a bit more issues with the reader (such as removing all of my collections, for example!).
But anyway, that's not the main issue here. The main issue is that the book transferring is really slow. I need to wait a couple of minutes (or even more) just for the software to process. Moving just 1 MB of data requires so much time as if it's 1 GB. Sometimes it's random and does it fast, and sometimes the application is better not to be dealt with at all while it's processing the command. If I would inspect My Computer, the simple loading of the e-reader storage icons and information would make the Windows Explorer to "crash" (e.g, close all windows and then reopen them). It just happens that in all randomness even the creation of a collection makes the software slow.
So to recap: the reader software is slow when adding and moving books.
I hope someone will help me resolve this annoyance.
Thank you,
KQ -
my iphone 5's charger is not working anymore with the mac or the normal plug in neither, i dont know why. whenever i plug in my mac, i have to twist the charger a little and my mac said "USB Devices Disabled: Unplug the device using too much power to re-enable USB devices". of course it cant connect with the itunes in my mac, but somehow it still syncs the music to my iphone... i don't understand why. please help me thanks!
try resetting the ipad,or change the cable ,it woould work
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Hi, I´m trying to use the lightning to usb camera adaper, but I get a message that ¨there is too much energy needed to support the device¨, so I can´t download my pictures, can anyone help me?
This discussion may help.
It mostly depends on the camera. Some cameras have a Transfer Mode, which does not attempt to charge while transferring pictures. does yours have such a setting?
Alternatively you can try to plug a powered USB hub between the camera and the USB connector so the power is provided by the HUB rather than the iPad.
Other than that, yes the Memory card reader may be a better option assuming your Camera uses Secure Digital (SD) type memory cards. -
A barcode scanner that was connected directly to the Mac's USB port stopped working as the "USB had too much power drawn", even though it has worked for over a year in that port. When we plugged it into the port on the keyboard, the device works. Why? Obviously the device is operational. Could the USB port have burned out from having too much power drawn? If so, is it reparable?
It can't draw "too much" power, it can only draw as much as the USB port is able to provide and no more. IIRC, the keyboard port has a lower power output than the iMac's port.
That being said, yea, it's possible that the port has failed and it can be replaced or if another port works you can use that one. Although if it is still under warranty or covered by Apple Care, then I would take it to an Apple Store or service provider to get the port repaired.
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