IMac 27-inch, Late 2009 Freezes - OSX 10.9.5
Greetings everyone,
Since a few days ago (today is Sept, 25th 2014), after I have applied an update for Safari and iTunes, when I play World of Warcraft for a few minutes, a flick happens and only the mouse pointer moves on the screen. No keyboard response, nothing else.
I have to turn the machine off so I can try using it again.
I have read a lot about this kind of problem on forums and they seem to be either related to age or RAM (so experts recommend to clean memory slots and vacuum out the dust from the air holes to facilitate the cooling, but I haven't tried yet.
I did some search and could gather some information with EtreCheck that I hope will be of any use for those that could land me some help.
Before showing the info, please do not bother for the etc/hosts number. I have changed this list myself to avoid publicity on my machine before Adblocker was created :-D
EtreCheck Info:
EtreCheck version: 1.9.15 (52)
Report generated 25 septembre 2014 20:46:31 UTC+2
Hardware Information: ?
iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac11,1
1 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4 cores
4 GB RAM
Video Information: ?
ATI Radeon HD 4850 - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 2560 x 1440
System Software: ?
OS X 10.9.5 (13F34) - Uptime: 0 days 0:28:59
Disk Information: ?
ST31000528ASQ disk0 : (1 TB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209,7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 896,48 GB (349,85 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
BOOTCAMP (disk0s4) /Volumes/BOOTCAMP: 102,86 GB (10,81 GB free)
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information: ?
Western Digital Ext HDD 1021 2 TB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted>: 209,7 MB
backup (disk1s2) /Volumes/backup: 2 TB (1,13 TB free)
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
VASCO DIGIPASS 870
Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Configuration files: ?
/etc/hosts - Count: 9696
Gatekeeper: ?
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ?
[not loaded] com.Logitech.Control Center.HID Driver (3.5.1 - SDK 10.0) Support
[not loaded] com.Logitech.Unifying.HID Driver (1.2.0 - SDK 10.0) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftKeyboard (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftKeyboardBluetooth (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftKeyboardUSB (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftMouse (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftMouseBluetooth (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftMouseUSB (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.wacom.kext.pentablet (5.3.2 - SDK 10.8) Support
Startup Items: ?
Jaksta: Path: /Library/StartupItems/Jaksta
Problem System Launch Agents: ?
[failed] cc.trayapplet.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ?
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.skype.skypeinstaller.plist Support
[not loaded] org.macports.rsyncd.plist Support
Launch Agents: ?
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[running] com.Logitech.Control Center.Daemon.plist Support
[running] com.samsung.AWPAgent.plist Support
[running] com.wacom.pentablet.plist Support
[failed] org.tigris.scplugin.launch.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ?
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist Support
User Login Items: ?
GrowlMenu
iTunesHelper
Wallpaper Wizard Menu
MicrosoftKeyboardHelper
MicrosoftMouseHelper
DaemonManager
SPanel
BambooCore
Internet Plug-ins: ?
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
WacomNetscape: Version: 2.1.0-1 - SDK 10.8 Support
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.0 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.0.0.126 - SDK 10.8 Support
WacomTabletPlugin: Version: WacomTabletPlugin 2.1.0.2 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30214.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
VascoCardReaderPlugin: Version: VascoCardReaderPlugin 3.2.3.2 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.8.0 - SDK 10.9 Check version
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
User Internet Plug-ins ?
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.2 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes: ?
Flash Player Support
Flip4Mac WMV Support
Growl Support
Logitech Control Center Support
Microsoft Keyboard Support
Microsoft Mouse Support
Secrets Support
TeXDistPrefPane Support
PenTablet Support
Time Machine: ?
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 834.92 GB Disk used: 509.09 GB
Destinations:
backup [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 2 TB
Total number of backups: 50
Oldest backup: 2013-11-03 10:31:45 +0000
Last backup: 2014-09-25 17:33:14 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 2 TB > (Disk used 509.09 GB X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU: ?
1% Safari
1% fontd
1% WindowServer
0% mdworker
0% com.apple.WebKit.Networking
Top Processes by Memory: ?
164 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
160 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
111 MB Dock
74 MB mds_stores
57 MB Safari
Virtual Memory Information: ?
1.52 GB Free RAM
1.57 GB Active RAM
422 MB Inactive RAM
506 MB Wired RAM
472 MB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
Try testing Warcraft in a new User. Do you see the same behavior?
CREATE A NEW USER
Go to System Preferences --> Create a New User in Users & Groups
Switch to the New User by logging out under the Apple in the Menu Bar.
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Hardware Information:
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)
iMac - model: iMac10,1
1 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2 cores
4 GB RAM
Video Information:
NVIDIA GeForce 9400 - VRAM: 256 MB
System Software:
OS X 10.9.1 (13B42) - Uptime: 1 day 17:29:18
Disk Information:
ST3500418ASQ disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /: 391.48 GB (245.88 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
BOOTCAMP (disk0s4) /Volumes/BOOTCAMP: 107.76 GB (94.95 GB free)
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information:
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
Mitsumi Electric Apple Optical USB Mouse
Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
Seagate FA GoFlex Desk 2 TB
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Time Machine Backups (disk1s2) /Volumes/Time Machine Backups: 2 TB (1.56 TB free)
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
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[System] com.carbonite.launchd.carbonitedaemon.plist 3rd-Party support link
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WebEx: Version: 1.0 3rd-Party support link
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Carbonite 3rd-Party support link
Flash Player 3rd-Party support link
Flip4Mac WMV 3rd-Party support link
Bad Fonts:
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Old Applications:
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Microsoft Error Reporting: Version: 2.2.9 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Ship Asserts: Version: 1.1.4 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
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Microsoft Database Utility: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
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Microsoft Upload Center: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
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DVD movies.
Audio CDs.
Copy protected discs such as game discs.
Install discs for an operating system such as Microsoft Windows (for use with Boot Camp), or Mac OS X.
Burn a CD or DVD -
I have a late 2012 iMac and a late 2009 mac mini. I want to know if I can take the 8 GB of ram from the iMac and install it in my mac mini.
According to Cruicial my mac mini could use:
Module Size: 8GB Kit (4GBx2)
Package: 204-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR3 PC3-8500
Specs: DDR3 PC3-8500 • CL=7 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1066 • 1.35V • 512Meg x 64
Also According to Cruical my iMac uses:
Module Size: 8GB Kit (4GBx2)
Package: 204-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR3 PC3-12800
Specs: DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.35V
I want to increase the ram in both computers.
So, can I put the iMac ram in my mac mini and then I'd only have to buy ram for my iMac? Naturally the ulitmate test will be when I actually install it, but having an expectation of success or failure will allow me to plan on what to spend money on.
Thanks,
BearThanks for the responses. I probably wont even try as my priority is Ram for the mac mini. 2 is not enough. 8 for my imac is okay for now.
Somewhere I thought I'd heard that faster Ram would simply clock at the lower speed. It seems that I am incorrect.
Thanks,
Bear -
I installed windows 7 on my iMac 21.5 (late 2009) and when I boot windows 7, the lag drivers are missing and bootcamp is not installed. The windows package would not download through bootcamp, even when left alone for 2 hours. Don't have the lion disk... Drivers seem impossible to get. Please help!
lan drivers*
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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
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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].crashFirst 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
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