Kernal-Task up to 300%
HI , This is aamir , i am running a macbookpro 13" corei5 early 2011
i am having a issue form last 20 days , that kernal-task boost up to 300%
i changed OS up to 10.7 lion but with same result , my laptop is not working
normally , speed is slow , fan speed is fast , i changed Ram , Hard disk but
still same problem , i also reset the SMC but no result .pls tell me that
where is the problem and how i got fix it ,
Thanks
Sounds like a runaway process from a program you installed, log in item etc. a software issue you restored back with that's corrupt.
Looks like you'll need a Fresh install.
Go through this, should help immensly.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3291
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3046
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I've been noticing my RAM decreasing faster than before I installed the OS update to 10.4.9. I was looking at the Activity Monitor. I saw that the Kernal_Task activity is tremendously higher than the rest of the "Process Name." Is that normal? Also, when I launch any application, the Kernal-task increases even more and it doesn't decrease when I quit an application. Is that normal, too? My total RAM is 4.5 gigs.
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Read this about Kernal_Task:
http://forums.macosxhints.com/showpost.php?s=44f073c6e35c2c7f4958f7972e6f26b8&p= 183614&postcount=2
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Since installing 10.5.2 on my MacBookPro yesterday, Activity Monitor shows a Kernal Task running constantly, using about 4% of CPU, with an rsize of 60MB and virtual memory of 1.09GB. It soounds like the hard disk is also working overtime. This has been going on for about 15 hours.
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Message was edited by: Tony BraveI'm not seeing anything, besides kernal_task, that is out of the ordinary.
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I posited bad RAM because that might cause issues. I doubt it though. How large is your internal drive? At this point, I feel it has something to do with a bad migration. I would try to add a 2nd partition to your boot drive and do a clean install of Leopard on it (minimum install, you don't need to install printers, etc.) If your drive is large enough (at least 15 GB free), launch Disk Utility and select your boot disk (not volume, the boot disk will have some numbers beside it and not Macintosh HD.) Next click on the Partition Tab. On the left side of the Partition tab there is a graphic for the Volume Scheme, click on the little '+' sign on the lower left. You can drag the slider in the middle of the graphic to size the 2nd partition. Click Apply. Proceed to install OS X from your install disks to this 2nd partition. If the system performs normally on this 2nd partition, we know your primary OS has something in it that is causing problems. If it behaves the same as the primary, we probably have a hardware issue (I doubt this.) If the 2nd system works properly, I would get an external hard drive, clone your boot drive to the external using either Carbon Copy Cloner or Super Duper! (Boot the external clone to make sure it works) Re-partition and Erase your internal drive and do a clean install on your internal. You can then try to migrate your settings from the external at this point.
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In my activitiy monitor, it is showing a kernal task showing a static 84.32mb real memory and 951.51 mb virtual memory being used. Like I said, the memory usage numbers are static.
What is this, and is it normal?kernel_task is the core, the heart, the nub, the gist, ... the kernel of the operating system. Yes, it is normal.
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How can I fix kernel task from using 300% of my CPU?
Everytime I disconnect my MacBook Pro from the wall, Kernel Task uses 300% or more of my CPU and stays that way until I connect the power. I've tryed resetting the System Management Controller, restarting the computer, logging in to another account, and deleted all "bad" files (problem files I've found out via Google). Going to Safe Mode does remove this problem, so it's maybe a program error?
The most likely reason for it is that the battery needs to be replaced.
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Kernel task consumes over 300 %!
Hi everyone!
Greetings from Sweden, Stockholm (Where its hot, 32 degrees celsius outside today!)
My second time posting here.
So I have a Macbook Pro from early 2011 that I myself upgraded with 2 8GB Corsair Ram and a year later, a Samsung SSD Evo 500 Gb (as my main, dont have a secondary disk), after some trouble in the beginning with the SSD and 3 reinstallation of Maverick later I got it to work smoothly, now a month later my computer has just started to slow down soo much. Startup time is really fast, maybe 20 seconds, but just browsing the internet or doing basic task takes so much time, its ridiculous. When watching the Activity Monitor I see that kernel task its often at 300 percent, and at one time it was over 500 percent!
Been searching the forum for this problem but it seems like most people dont have the same issue as me and the solution often being to buy more RA,
also the only thing I have for startup is "itunes helper", nothing more, no Cleanmydrive or something like that since I know how much RAM those programs can consume.
I use my Macbook Pro for a lot of heavy audio editing with Logic Pro and Pro Tools, and need it so bad for work.
is there something Ican do? Am a student so if needed I have to buy a new Macbook Pro but my wallet wouldnt like it...
This is my "Etrecheck" report, if someone with a little more knowledge have the time to take alook I would be so thankfull:
EtreCheck version: 1.9.12 (48)
Report generated 4 Aug 2014 12:35:54 GMT+2
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
1 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2 cores
16 GB RAM
Video Information:
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 512 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software:
OS X 10.9.4 (13E28) - Uptime: 0 days 2:33:10
Disk Information:
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 500GB disk0 : (500,11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209,7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 499,25 GB (135,99 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-8A8
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
Configuration files:
/etc/hosts - Count: 86
Gatekeeper:
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions:
[loaded] com.Apogee.driver.DuetFWOverideDriver (1.4.4 - SDK 10.8) Support
[loaded] com.digidesign.iokit.DigiDal (10.3.9f207 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.leopard (5.9.1 - SDK 10.4) Support
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.master (5.9.1 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.panther (5.9.1 - SDK 10.3) Support
[loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.snowleopard (5.9.1 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.tiger (5.9.1 - SDK 10.4) Support
Startup Items:
DigidesignLoader: Path: /Library/StartupItems/DigidesignLoader
Launch Daemons:
[running] com.DuetDaemon.plist Support
[running] com.paceap.eden.licensed.plist Support
[loaded] PACESupport.plist Support
Launch Agents:
[loaded] 9ZTHPRB4MV.com.soundradix.TTLWrapperAgent.plist Support
[loaded] 9ZTHPRB4MV.com.soundradix.TTLWrapperAgent.SL.plist Support
[loaded] 9ZTHPRB4MV.com.soundradix.TTLWrapperSandbox.plist Support
[loaded] 9ZTHPRB4MV.com.soundradix.TTLWrapperSandbox.SL.plist Support
[running] com.ApogeePopup.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist Support
User Login Items:
iTunesHelper
Internet Plug-ins:
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 13.0.0.214 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 13.0.0.214 - SDK 10.6 Cannot contact Adobe
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
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:
None
Time Machine:
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 464.96 GB Disk used: 338.32 GB
Destinations:
My Pasport [Local]
Total size: 925.38 GB
Total number of backups: 2
Oldest backup: 2013-07-08 02:48:08 +0000
Last backup: 2013-07-08 02:48:08 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 925.38 GB < (Disk used 338.32 GB X 3)
Seagate Backup Plus Drive [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 931.19 GB
Total number of backups: 13
Oldest backup: 2014-06-23 23:47:10 +0000
Last backup: 2014-07-02 03:56:56 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 931.19 GB < (Disk used 338.32 GB X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
5% WindowServer
5% firefox
2% Finder
2% hidd
1% Dock
Top Processes by Memory:
393 MB firefox
115 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
82 MB mds_stores
66 MB Finder
49 MB WindowServer
Virtual Memory Information:
12.29 GB Free RAM
1.06 GB Active RAM
1.19 GB Inactive RAM
1.45 GB Wired RAM
238 MB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
Thank you in advance,
DanielThe 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. -
I have a Kernal Task that is eating my memory it a root user
I upgraded to mavericks and found my mac book pro really sluggish from boot up whenever i try to complete any tasks from using photoshop to safari it takes too long and i get the spinning wheel
I spent a whole afternoon with an apple genius who carried out all the diagnostics he had everything passed the only thing he found was a kernel task it says user is the root
his solution was to re format the disc and re install everything by dragging it back from my time machine back up and checking if the kernel task re appeared in the activity monitor this seemed really time consuming and i am not carrying all my software instillation discs and i had jut done this a month back (though after the re format i used the migration software from my time machine back up to re install everything on my computer i did do it singularly)
please see this is my system
EtreCheck version: 1.9.12 (48)
Report generated 29 June 2014 9:36:35 am GMT-4
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro Intel Core i7, 15" (Early 2011)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,2
1 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4 cores
4 GB RAM
Video Information:
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
Color LCD 1680 x 1050
AMD Radeon HD 6750M - VRAM: 512 MB
System Software:
OS X 10.9.3 (13D65) - Uptime: 0 days 1:41:25
Disk Information:
ST9500325ASG disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Machintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 299.25 GB (197.39 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
BOOTCAMP (disk0s4) /Volumes/BOOTCAMP: 200 GB (166.11 GB free)
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-8A8
USB Information:
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information:
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper:
Anywhere
Kernel Extensions:
[loaded] at.obdev.nke.LittleSnitch (4094 - SDK 10.8) Support
[not loaded] com.FTDI.driver.FTDIUSBSerialDriver (2.2.18 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.ZTE.driver.ZTEUSBCDCACMData (1.3.27) Support
[not loaded] com.ZTE.driver.ZTEUSBMassStorageFilter (1.3.27) Support
[not loaded] com.usb2serdevice.driver.USBCDCACM (212.50.0) Support
[not loaded] lja.driver.KYTXMTKMassStorage (1.0.0) Support
[not loaded] lja.driver.KYTXMTKMassStorage64 (2.5.0) Support
Launch Daemons:
[running] at.obdev.littlesnitchd.plist Support
[running] cn.com.zte.PPPMonitor.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
[loaded] com.bombich.ccc.plist Support
[not loaded] com.gopro.stereomodestatus.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
Launch Agents:
[running] at.obdev.LittleSnitchUIAgent.plist Support
[running] cn.com.zte.usbswapper.plist Support
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
User Login Items:
iTunesHelper
Internet Plug-ins:
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.0.0 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 14.0.0.125 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 14.0.0.125 - SDK 10.6 Cannot contact Adobe
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Safari Extensions:
Open in Internet Explorer: Version: 1.0
B4G_Safari: Version: 1.0
Pinterest: Version: 1.0
WiseStamp: Version: 3.13.4
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:
Picasa: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.4 Support
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: Unknown
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Cineform Support
Flash Player Support
Time Machine:
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Machintosh HD: Disk size: 278.70 GB Disk used: 94.87 GB
Destinations:
My Passport [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 931.16 GB
Total number of backups: 4
Oldest backup: 2014-06-03 10:32:24 +0000
Last backup: 2014-06-25 14:50:47 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 931.16 GB > (Disk size 278.70 GB X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
4% WindowServer
3% syncdefaultsd
1% sysmond
1% PluginProcess
1% Little Snitch Agent
Top Processes by Memory:
156 MB Safari
127 MB PluginProcess
98 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
98 MB iTunes
82 MB WindowServer
Virtual Memory Information:
24 MB Free RAM
1.41 GB Active RAM
1.39 GB Inactive RAM
972 MB Wired RAM
434 MB Page-ins
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Kernal Task Usage High - Disk Tab not CPU?
Greetings support community. My mac is running awfully slow. Often the fan gets loud - spinning beach balls - and apps stop responding all the time.
I'm look for some suggestion as I travel outside the US for work regularly and CANNOT risk loosing this MAC just yet. I have yet to attempt to reformat/repair but I know that is the next right step before I commit to buying a new device.
Below is a scan from EtreCheck. Can anyone help me decipher this?
I'm resisting panicing - I know this should be fixable I just need some guidance on where to start. Also see screen shot of activity monitor under disk tab - kernel tasks are using up 2 gbs! That has to be insanely wrong right?
Problem description:
slow mac - kernel task usage large
EtreCheck version: 2.0.2 (86)
Report generated October 12, 2014 at 6:57:01 PM EDT
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
1 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM 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: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.9.4 (13E28) - Uptime: 2 days 8:50:24
Disk Information: ℹ️
TOSHIBA MK5065GSXF disk0 : (500.11 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 499.25 GB (188.00 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-8A8
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverInt (0.0.74) Support
[not loaded] com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverVSP (0.0.74) Support
[not loaded] com.wdc.driver.1394_64HP (1.0.0 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.wdc.driver.USB_64HP (1.0.0 - SDK 10.6) Support
[loaded] tw.com.mct.MCT_Trigger2 (2011.07.21 - SDK 10.8) Support
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[running] com.epson.epw.agent.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
[running] com.rim.BBAlbumArtCacher.plist Support
[running] com.rim.BBLaunchAgent.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[invalid?] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
[running] com.rim.BBDaemon.plist Support
[running] com.wdc.SmartwareDriveService.plist Support
[running] com.wdc.WDSmartWareService.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist Support
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
AdobeResourceSynchronizer Application (/Applications/Adobe Reader.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)
Android File Transfer Agent Application (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/Google/Android File Transfer/Android File Transfer Agent.app)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
AdobeResourceSynchronizer Application (/Applications/Adobe Acrobat XI Pro/Adobe Acrobat Pro.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)
BlackBerry Device Manager ApplicationHidden (/Library/Application Support/BlackBerry/BlackBerry Device Manager.app)
WDQuickView Application (/Library/Application Support/WDSmartWare/WDQuickView.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 1.0.0.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.07 - SDK 10.6 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20913.0 - 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
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.4 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.07 - SDK 10.6 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 51 Check version
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player Support
Java Support
Perian Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 499.25 GB Disk used: 311.24 GB
Destinations:
Ash [Local]
Total size: 499.27 GB
Total number of backups: 4
Oldest backup: 2013-07-14 01:57:15 +0000
Last backup: 2013-11-29 03:13:50 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 499.27 GB < (Disk used 311.24 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
15% WindowServer
2% com.apple.WebKit.Networking
2% Safari
1% hidd
1% BBLaunchAgent
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
324 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
245 MB Finder
159 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
103 MB mds_stores
86 MB Dropbox
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
50 MB Free RAM
1.52 GB Active RAM
1.51 GB Inactive RAM
1.18 GB Wired RAM
2.52 GB Page-ins
13 MB Page-outsSo I ran the Disk Repair in safe mode & out of.
Both were very clean. See below.
I'm not sure where to go from here. It was running pretty nicely in safe mode - I didn't try to open a photoshop though which will usually slow up my machine.
But I did open my firefox when I went back out of safe mode and my whole thing froze up immediately as the first operation and required a force quit. UGH
I closed it down - restarted - tried with safari - I can browse (weird though that my airport is dimmed out but I still have full connection to my wifi)
My kernal_task tho seems to be way more in check since I verified disk - but I'm getting some spinning beach balls still and firefox not responded.
I dont have a....
Library/StartupItems or
System/Library/StartupItems
nor do i have a STARTUPitems folder in my private/var/run
I do have....
Library/LaunchDaemons: should i delete all these? or some?
com.adobefpsaud.plist I dont store my adobe files in the cloud - is that what this is trying to prompt? should i delete?
com.adobe.switchboard.plist ditto?
com.google.keystone.daenib.plist huh?
com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist whats this from office? why is that opening on start? should i delete?
com.oracle.java.helper-tool.plist ??
com.oracle.java.javaupdatehelper.plist ??
com.wdc.SmartwareDriveService.plist this is my backup - but I don't run that everyday.
com.wdc.wDSmartwareServiice.plist ditto
In my System/Library/LaunchDaemons i have MANY com.apple......prompts - I'm assuming these are not meant to be deleted?
But outside of that there are a few extras (listed below) - should I delete these?
com.danga.memcached.plist
com.vix.cron.plist
exec.plist
finger.plist
ftp.plist
login.plist
ntalk.plist
org.apache.httpd.plist
org.cups.cups-Ipd.plist
org.cups.cupsd.plist
org.net-snmp.snmpd.plist
org.openldap.slapd.plist
org.postfix.master.plist
shell.plist
ssh.plist
telnet.plist
tftp.plist
WHAT ARE THESE?
I think the only things in my other row in my system preferences are
-Java
-Perian
-Flash Player
any more suggestions? thank you so much for your assistance! -
Kernal task using 998,44 virtual mem
Hi all,
I am not sure if this is the place to ask...
I have noticed in my activity monitor that the kernal_task takes alot of cpu and virtual ram...
well, the cpu is only 2% but the ram is high.
or is that normal?This is normal, the kernel task managed all processes
-
Finder and Kernal tasks using all my Ram
My computer is super slow now, even switching from one folder to another in Finder often takes 3 or 4 seconds. I'm pasting a screen shot from Activity Monitor and the data from an 'etre-check' software scan. Any help much appreciated!!
Hardware Information:
iMac (24-inch Mid 2007)
iMac - model: iMac7,1
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2 cores
4 GB RAM
Video Information:
ATI,RadeonHD2600 - VRAM: 256 MB
System Software:
OS X 10.9.2 (13C64) - Uptime: 20 days 16:54:57
Disk Information:
Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Jaguar (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 999.35 GB (877.63 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
USB Information:
Generic Flash Card Reader/Writer
Apple Inc. Keyboard Hub
Apple Inc. Apple Keyboard
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
Kernel Extensions:
com.symantec.kext.internetSecurity (1.3.2f5)
com.symantec.kext.ips (3.2f8)
Launch Daemons:
[System] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist 3rd-Party support link
[System] com.barebones.textwrangler.plist 3rd-Party support link
[System] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist 3rd-Party support link
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Mozillaplug: Version: 1.0
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OVSHelper: Version: 1.1 3rd-Party support link
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.0 3rd-Party support link
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SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 51 3rd-Party support link
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Solver: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5 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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My Day: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
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Microsoft Outlook: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
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Time Machine:
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Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: YES
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Jaguar: Disk size: 930.71 GB Disk used: 113.36 GB
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Mercury Pro 2 [Local]
Total size: 2
Total number of backups: 27
Oldest backup: 2013-06-11 20:21:42 +0000
Last backup: 2014-03-23 02:45:55 +0000
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TM 3TB [Local] (Last used)
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Last backup: 2014-03-28 02:40:57 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
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Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
6% Google Chrome
4% WindowServer
3% EtreCheck
1% fontd
0% ConnectService
Top Processes by Memory:
725 MB Finder
110 MB Google Chrome
98 MB Microsoft Word
86 MB systemstats
86 MB WindowServer
Virtual Memory Information:
405 MB Free RAM
1.43 GB Active RAM
894 MB Inactive RAM
568 MB Wired RAM
314.25 GB Page-ins
2.52 GB Page-outsYour RAM looks OK now. At some point over the past 20 days you we doing something that needed more than your 4 GB of RAM. Do you know what that might have been?
I suggest removing that antivirus and rebooting. -
Kernal Task in Mac 10.10.2 using up too much CPU
Is it true that kernel_task could be using too much ram its because I upgraded from and old OS: as an example from MAVERICS TO YOSEMITE ? If yes - how do I fix this?
Yes, I am backing up with Time Machine and also an external drive [LaCie]. As I have no other security programs on my Mac other than what the Mac itself offers - I was backup up to 2 external drives - now real do not see if that is necessary or causing additional problems. I checked out the internet and conservatively made some adjustments to System Preference in General and Privacy. I deleted and removed from the hard drive files and Applications which I really did not need - then completely deleted them from Trash. I should have kept a log of what i had done - and certainly will in future particularly if i need to ask for technical assistance. I started this journey because that little coloured twirling disk was driving my husband and me crazy and it took forever to open files and programs. I try to ensure that only those programs that we are using are open. After use I quit them. As we both are Seniors but enjoy the Mac and its freedom its important for me to be as informed about what I need to know about troubleshooting the Mac - unfortunately, the Internet has 60 answers for one question - yours, Mr. Davis, has been the most functional and analytical response so far. If you can bear with us perhaps you can direct us to where we need to go. I will say that after all the tweaks this morning - the system is running better ... although I really cannot say what the specific action were, if any, that made the difference. I should mention that our internet provider suggested that we weekly reboot our WiFi connection. Any assistance or direction you might recommend for future maintenance will be most gratefully appreciated.
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Kernal task using 1.03GB RAM in Activity Monitor?
Hello,
I have a 13inch MBP running Mavericks 10.9.4 with a 2.7 GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 500GB HD. I just recently had the machine Factory Reset. The only APP's I've added are PAGES, NUMBERS and KEYNOTE. When I check the ACTIVITY MONITOR it indicates that out of 16GB of RAM MEMORY, 5.51GB is being used. Usually ACTIVITY MONITOR indicates that as much as 9GB RAM is being used. This MBP is 3 years old and I clearly upgraded the RAM from 4GB (I think) to 16GB. Since this MBP used to run with only 4GB of RAM total; it seems to me that the current amount of memory being used, from 5.51GB up to 9GB out of 16GB total RAM is unusually high. In addition, the above numbers were displayed when only Safari and Activity Monitor are running. Is this normal for Mavericks OSX?
Thanks in advance for any help.
DennisI have a 16GB Macbook Pro, and my kernel_task has 1.12GB or RAM, 15.85GB used, split between app memory at 6.67GB, file cache at 7.36GB, and 1.83GB wired.
So what. My Mac is running fine. I do not care how RAM is used, as long as I am getting good performance.
Unused RAM is wasted RAM. My Mac is making sure I get full value from my money.
If you are having an actual performance issue, please describe what you are seeing, what apps you are running at the time, and if you have an anti-malware or Mac cleaner apps running on your system (historical trouble makers).
If your system is running fine, then either do not worry about it, or follow the pointers Linc has provided. -
I recently installed a 1gb stick of ram. Since then, after I use my computer for an hour, the kernal task uses more and more CPU, flatlining at 90%
Any ideas how to fix it? The ram can be found here: http://www.datamem.com/partsthat_fit_list.asp_Q_M_E_PowerBookG4+1%2E67GHz+%28M9969LL%2FA%2915%2E2%22_A_MF_E_Apple_A_C_E
Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3) Oct. 15th Revised 15 inchdoes anyone read these forums?
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I have a problem with karnel task.
I have the option frm the you tube of removing a folder from the resourses but the file with the name of my model is not there file name is "imac13.1"
Do you have any suggestions. I'm sure it is not normal. my mac was much faster before and now it takes about a minute to open safari.
Kernal task takes lot of my memory around 900MB.
Thank you for help.EtreCheck version: 1.9.11 (43) - report generated 10 June 2014 22:42:02 BST
Hardware Information:
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)
iMac - model: iMac13,1
1 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 4 cores
8 GB RAM
Video Information:
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M - VRAM: 512 MB
System Software:
OS X 10.9.3 (13D65) - Uptime: 0 days 4:18:50
Disk Information:
APPLE HDD HTS541010A9E662 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 999.35 GB (682.13 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
USB Information:
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Thunderbolt Information:
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper:
Mac App Store and identified developers
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Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 930.71 GB Disk used: 295.43 GB
Destinations:
Data [Network] (Last used)
Total size: 2
Total number of backups: 86
Oldest backup: 2013-07-29 22:28:37 +0000
Last backup: 2014-06-10 14:53:06 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 2 > (Disk used 295.43 GB X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
9% mds
1% WindowServer
0% Safari
0% fontd
0% dpd
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393 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
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246 MB mds_stores
213 MB Safari
Virtual Memory Information:
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673 MB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
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