Long OS X startup

My MacBook Pro is experiencing some long startup times. It used to boot up almost instantly. After installing a security update and removing the startup folder to address the Photoshop CS2 problem, it starts up about 3 times as slow. Compared to my friends Mini, my church's intel iMac, and my church's MBP, it is very slow. Has anyone else experienced this or know a way to help?

Yes, the MBP’s performance took a bit of a hit following the SMC update although the consensus was that several owners here were complaining about the heat so Apple addressed it by adjusting the processor activity that slighty reduced operating temperature. Ref: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/0.RSLID?mco=9 25997E8&nclm=MacBookPro
(see right hand column) “1. The MacBook Pro continuously monitors system thermal and power conditions, and may adjust processor speed as needed to maintain optimal system operation” In any event, this where we’re at until engineering comes up with a better idea.
Regards,
2.16 MBP (FW 1.0.1) Week-12 build Mac OS X (10.4.6) G4 Tower (OS 9/10), Dell 620 WorkStation (XP Pro), Gateway P4 (XP Home)

Similar Messages

Boot Camp Partition no longer shows in StartUp Control Panel

My Boot Camp partition no longer shows in StartUp Control Panel, but does show up using Option Key at startup. This started soon after the latest Parallels update. The Boot Camp partition seems normal and healthy in the finder. Once started via the Option Key, Windows XP-SP3 runs fine. Upgrading to BC 3.0 did not have any affect.
I've tried LOTS of troubleshooting strategies, including completely deinstalling Parallels. Deleting obvious preferences, etc.. No joy.
Any suggestions?

Hi,
if I remember correctly Parallels installs some kind of file system driver to OSX to access NTFS files system partitions.
The 'case of the missing Windows partition' is widely spread when using these NTFS file system drivers in OSX.
(Others are NTFS-3G; Paragons NTFS for Mac and Tuxera NTFS for Mac).
To my knowledge there is no other remedy to this phenomenon then to deinstall the NTFS drivers.
But as long as the Option-key is working maybe you can live with it.
Or use rEFIt http://refit.sourceforge.net/ as a Boot-Menu.
Regards
Stefan

Long wait on Startup and Hard Disk not found

Hi. I don't know if these problems are related to each other, but they both showed up at the same time. I upgraded to Mountain Lion recently, and these appeared after that.
I'm getting a long wait on startup (before I can select my username), which seems to be related to this timeout in system.log
Aug 16 13:26:29 point configd[18]: InterfaceNamer: timed out waiting for IOKit to quiesce
Aug 16 13:26:29 point configd[18]: Busy services :
Aug 16 13:26:29 point configd[18]:   MacPro3,1 [1, 80583 ms]
Aug 16 13:26:29 point configd[18]:   MacPro3,1/AppleACPIPlatformExpert [1, 80461 ms]
Aug 16 13:26:29 point configd[18]:   MacPro3,1/AppleACPIPlatformExpert/PCI0@0 [1, 80436 ms]
Aug 16 13:26:29 point configd[18]:   MacPro3,1/AppleACPIPlatformExpert/PCI0@0/AppleACPIPCI [1, 80427 ms]
Aug 16 13:26:29 point configd[18]:   MacPro3,1/AppleACPIPlatformExpert/PCI0@0/AppleACPIPCI/SATA@1F,2 [1, 80349 ms]
Aug 16 13:26:29 point configd[18]:   MacPro3,1/AppleACPIPlatformExpert/PCI0@0/AppleACPIPCI/SATA@1F,2/AppleAHCI [1, 60820 ms]
Aug 16 13:26:29 point configd[18]:   MacPro3,1/AppleACPIPlatformExpert/PCI0@0/AppleACPIPCI/SATA@1F,2/AppleAHCI/PRT3@ 3 [1, 60366 ms]
Aug 16 13:26:29 point configd[18]:   MacPro3,1/AppleACPIPlatformExpert/PCI0@0/AppleACPIPCI/SATA@1F,2/AppleAHCI/PRT3@ 3/IOAHCIDevice@0 [!matched, 1, 60366 ms]
Also, hard drive I just bought (in "Bay 4", that is to say, port 3 in internal 0-based numbers) claimed to have been "ejected improperly" during a clone (using Restore from Disk Utility) and now doesn't show up, even in /dev/, although it is visible as "Unknown" in System Information. (It was visible for a few days before this.)

Hi,
Follow the steps listed in the below link
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Operating-Systems-and-Software/quot-Hard-Disk-3F0-BootDevice-n...
"I work for HP."
Please click the "White Kudos" star to say thanks for helping.
Please mark "Accept As Solution" if my help has solved your problem.

ITunes 7.5.20 - really long pause on startup

After "upgrade" to 7.5.20, iTunes appears to hang for a long time on startup (many minutes) during which the CPU is near 100%, the rest of the system is locked up, and the "Search" window is not fully painted (showing desktop under iTunes). Performance Monitor says iTunes is "unresponsive". After a long while (many minutes), iTunes magically wakes up and completes its load, and appears to function normally. Uninstall/reinstall with fresh download behaves the same. Any ideas about this?

We are having the same problem on the Mac platform.
There are a number of threads sleuthing through the issue, and based on the Mac build of iTunes 7.5 (build 19), I have been able to ascertain the following:
1) The long time to start up is due to iTunes rummaging through the music files on your hard disk. The more 'songs' in your iTunes Library, the longer it takes iTunes to startup. Since the time is based on file reads from the hard disk, this action is sensitive to where you keep you Library (ie. Local HD/Attached HD/Networked Volume/Wireless, etc.)
2) I have been able to isolate the issue from any dependency on computer model, etc.
3) There appears to be a dependency with the file type used. For example, I have two identical Libraries, one taken as plain vanilla .aif (wav) files from CD, and the second a mirror Library of .mp3 files. The only difference between the two Libraries is the manner in which they were created: one is a mirror of the other, rather than a straight rip. iTunes starts instantaneously on the .mp3 Library, but takes a full 9 minutes on the .aif Library, all else kept the same.
4) There may be a dependency related to Album Art, but I have not been able to completely nail this one yet. (.aif files have no tags, and Album art is stored externally to the sound file whereas .mp3 files can accommodate embedded sound file tags.)
Help out:
1) How many songs does your Library have? How many albums? How large is the collection in GB?
2) What file type is prominent in your collection? Direct .aif (wav) or .mp3s?
3) What % of your music has Album Art? Where did you get your Album Art (automatic/scanned/etc.)?

Wifi no longer connecting after startup

wifi no longer connecting after startup... so I have to connect manually... started after 10.7.3
any ideas

Which computer are you experiencing this on?
There are several threads dealing with (mostly) iMacs + bluetooth keyboards/mice and issues with WiFi no longer automatically connecting. There seems to be some issue that 10.7.3 introduces with these series of macs.
No Apple provided solutions yet, but several workarounds: 1) attach a network cable direclty from modem/router to mac; 2) use the power button instead of mouse/keyboard to wake up mouse; 3) use USB keyboard/mouse (not personally confirmed); use airport extreme/express as a bridge.
Right now it's a waiting game until Apple provides another update. I do recommend going to Apple feeback: (http://www.apple.com/feedback/) and at least voicing your opinion. Calling AppleSupport will do the same, but they'll make you go through the same (likely useless) steps everyone else has done.
Good luck!

Firefox 4 takes a long time to startup at this point i am thinking about going back to internet explorer as my default browser. what is going on??

firefox 4 takes a long time to startup at this point i am thinking about going back to internet explorer as my default browser. what is going on??

Click the Firefox button, go to Add-ons, then Plugins and disable "'''My Web Search'''". This is adware which runs in the background and spends its time trawling the web searching for ads to feed you.
Also, something shows in your system details with the number '''2,5,3,1 '''. Can you tell me what that is please? It's located in the same Plugins menu.
Similarly, I see three versions of Veetle. Disable the older ones if you don't need them.
On the security side, your Flash player is out of date and exposes your system to exploits. See: http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-12.html (Update link near the foot of the page).
If the problem persists, try running Firefox in [[Safe Mode]]. If it functions properly in that configuration, then one of your add-ons is the culprit.

XI - J2ee takes long time to startup after SP19

Hi everybody,
we have patched our XI development system to SP 19; during startup of j2ee it takes a long time in registering method in com.sap.security.core.server.vsi.service.jni.VirusScanInterface....about 10 minutes!
Here follow an extract of dev_server0 tarce file:
JHVM_BuildArgumentList: main method arguments of node [server0]
[Thr 3600] Wed Jan 24 15:10:14 2007
[Thr 3600] JHVM_RegisterNatives: registering methods in com.sap.bc.proj.jstartup.JStartupFramework
[Thr 3600] JLaunchISetClusterId: set cluster id 5501650
[Thr 3600] JLaunchISetState: change state from [Initial (0)] to [Waiting for start (1)]
[Thr 3600] JLaunchISetState: change state from [Waiting for start (1)] to [Starting (2)]
[Thr 31100] Wed Jan 24 15:10:48 2007
[Thr 31100] JHVM_RegisterNatives: registering methods in com.sap.mw.rfc.driver.CpicDriver
[Thr 31100] JHVM_RegisterNatives: registering methods in com.sap.mw.jco.util.SAPConverters
[Thr 31100] JHVM_RegisterNatives: registering methods in com.sap.mw.jco.util.SAPCharToNUCByteConverter
[Thr 31100] Wed Jan 24 15:10:50 2007
[Thr 31100] JHVM_RegisterNatives: registering methods in com.sap.mw.rfc.engine.Compress
<b>[Thr 25960] Wed Jan 24 15:11:02 2007
[Thr 25960] JHVM_RegisterNatives: registering methods in com.sap.security.core.server.vsi.service.jni.VirusScanInterface</b>
[Thr 3600] Wed Jan 24 15:21:40 2007
[Thr 3600] JLaunchISetState: change state from [Starting (2)] to [Starting applications (10)]
[Thr 23390] Wed Jan 24 15:24:40 2007
[Thr 23390] JLaunchISetState: change state from [Starting applications (10)] to [Running (3)]
Is there any way to speed up this process? or to deactivate the virusscaninterface service? What can I check to understand what happens during the registering method of VirusScanInterface?
We are using XI on AIX platform, version 5.3 ML5 with Oracle database.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards.
Tiziano

Hello there, mabaaref.
The following Knowledge Base article provides some great information in regards to battery functionality:
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1476
It's important to note that if the battery is extremely low on power, your device may display a black screen for up to two minutes before one of these images appears. Continue charging for at least 30 minutes, or until your device is fully charged.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

Airport no longer connects on startup

It used to be that when I started up my computer I had it set to automatically connect to a specific network. In my Network settings that network is correctly entered into the proper field. Now it no longer connects automatically and I have to either retype it and click the "Apply Now" button or type it into the Internet Connect application and have it connect to the network from there.
I sure miss this feature! Does anyone know what the problem is here?
Griff

OK, but as I pointed out, I already have the Network that I wish to connect to automatically typed in where it is supposed to be. And this has worked fine up until recently. Now to connect to the network, I have to go into: System Preferences > Network > Show > Airport where I empty the name of the Network and click on Apply Now. Then I retype the network name and click on Apply Now again and it will connect as it should have automatically after I logged into my computer.
Or, I can do the same thing in the Internet Connect application by selecting "Other" and typing in the name of the network and clicking 'OK.'
However, I have just discovered that I can accomplish the same thing by turning Airport off, then turning it back on. When I do this, Airport connects to my designated Network.
But the question remains, why does it fail to connect automatically when I startup my computer, and then log into my account?
Griff

Windows partition no longer available on startup disk tool

I can no longer see my Windows XP partition from the startup disk tool.
The WinXP partition was created with bootcamp, and it was visible ok on the startup disk. Now it is no longer visible, although it keeps working if I select the partition at startup using the Option (Alt) key.
I suspect the problem is related to the fact that I have installed NTFS-3g and MacFUSE to make the WinXP partition read/wirte, but I have no evidence that this could be the root cause of my problem.
Any hint?
Thanks,
Fede

Hi, me again.
When you found the setupact.log file (from the other thread) did you do a search for "detected boot environment"?

Windows 7 Bootcamp is no longer available in startup after updating to Yosemite 10.10

I updated my MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) and then after updating I could no longer see my Windows 7 bootcamp when starting up. I followed this tutorial to try to get it too work again without losing any information: Windows 7 Removed after update Yosemite. I got to the part where we rebuild the MBR, but I got to part 8 and then it said that partition 4 is either too big or does not exist.
I do not know what to do from here and was wondering if I had done something wrong and/or what I can do to fix it?
Thanks in advance

You seem to have found the correct partition. The following table has your values. (ASC thinks I have invalid characters in my table, so this is a screen shot of the MS Excel spreadsheet).
Leave your Testdisk display and start a new Terminal Window. You need to use the following steps. If you see any error messages during the following steps, please stop and post back here with the error message. The following steps have values from your Testdisk output (and you can verify) in Steps 7 and 8.
Rebuild GPT4 using start/end offsets
Sudo gdisk /dev/rdisk0
P (print the full list of parts)
D (delete)
4 (part 4)
N (new part)
4   (part 4)
589682688 - Start offset in bytes (start point for Bootcamp part)
+387422201 - (Size offset as opposed to End offset)
0700     (Windows part type)
P           (print list of all parts just to see what changes will be made)
W         (Write the new GPT)
Y           (Yes! really write the new GPT)
This will delete and re-write the GPT partition info for /dev/disk0s4.
Rebuild MBR to match the new GPT information thus resetting the Hybrid MBR. Use defaults for other questions (like partition codes). The only values that need modifications are the Boot flags and step 6. Accept all other defaults that Gdisk offers.
Sudo gdisk /dev/disk0
P (Print list of parts)
R   (Recover)
H (chooses Hybrid)
Partitions numbers to be hybridized: 2 3 4
Y (Good for GRUB question)
N (part 2 boot flag)
N (part 3 boot flag)
Y (part 4 boot flag make NTFS bootable partition)
W (Write the new MBR)
Y    (Yes! write the new MBR)
Reboot
Here is a sample Q and A for the second set of Gdisk steps.
Place EFI GPT (0xEE) partition first in MBR (good for GRUB)? (Y/N): Y
Creating entry for GPT partition #2 (MBR partition #2)
Enter an MBR hex code (default AF): Press Enter/Return
Set the bootable flag? (Y/N): N
Creating entry for GPT partition #3 (MBR partition #3)
Enter an MBR hex code (default AB): Press Enter/Return
Set the bootable flag? (Y/N): N
Creating entry for GPT partition #4 (MBR partition #4)
Enter an MBR hex code (default 07): Press Enter/Return
Set the bootable flag? (Y/N): Y
Test 1 - Does Bootcamp Volume show up in Finder?
Test 2 - Can you see files in Bootcamp Volume?
Test 3 - Can you select Bootcamp in System Preferences -> Startup Disk?
Test 4 - If Test 3 is successful, select Bootcamp and Click Restart.

How long load-on-startup servlet stays in weblogic6.1 sp2

does anybody know how long a load-on-startup servlet exists (before
          gets destroyed) in weblogic6.1 sp2. What i want is in load-on-startup
          servlet, I want to schedule a java.util.Timer and when application
          gets undeployed, i want to cancel that timer. if load-on-startup
          servlet exists for the whole application life span then i could do
          timer.cancel() on the destroy method of load-on-startup servlet.
          any suggestion?
          thanks in adv,
          soumik


You can simply use ServletContextListener instead - that way you do not
          have to worry if (or when) WebLogic decides to destroy the servlet.
          soumik <[email protected]> wrote:
          > does anybody know how long a load-on-startup servlet exists (before
          > gets destroyed) in weblogic6.1 sp2. What i want is in load-on-startup
          > servlet, I want to schedule a java.util.Timer and when application
          > gets undeployed, i want to cancel that timer. if load-on-startup
          > servlet exists for the whole application life span then i could do
          > timer.cancel() on the destroy method of load-on-startup servlet.
          > any suggestion?
          > thanks in adv,
          > soumik
          Dimitri

Mac Pro early 2008 power off suddenly alone and gives a long beep on startup

Hello everyone! Can you resolve the problem reported? I have 6 equipaments identical to those with the same problem, some worse than others, and only two barely functioning, others are stopped. They power normally and suddenly alone they power off , and after that I only can power on again , after hours waiting or only the next day , and when it's power on , on startup , they give me a long beep , before the chime , then I can work for a time (minutes or long time , it's not secure)
I talked with Apple Computer (from USA) and they do not assume that the problem exists and that many users have the same problem, worldwide.
If you're not satisfied with the result of Apple, we will have to press them to assume the defect and promote a recall on these equipments. We have many users with the same issue (MacPro off alone)

All places where I have my equipments (they are in 4 different places, but I have tested them in all four locations), are electrically grounded, the electrical networkstabilized, reviewed annually and I use UPS minimum of 1.5 KVA (I have two UPS of 3.75 KVA) . I tested with the original HDD , with all the applications that I use installed , only with the system installed and the same procedure on a new HDD and got the same result . So , it is not eletrical problem . I have iMacs , MacBooks , G5 and MacPro early 2009 working in the same places with no problems . I tested all the sites with three different electricians and all
approved my Electric networks . As I know, all Apple equipment have
surge protection, precisely to prevent thecomponents from being damaged
by electrical problems. Again , it is not eletrical problem .

Auto interconnect in tiger no longer works on startup

My auto connect to the internet on startup no longer works in Tiger. I get a can't connect to ppp server error message. I can manually connect with the open internet command. I tried password reset and re set auto connect in the network settings but it still will not automatically connect. Anyone have any idea as to why?
Thanks for any help

In Network Pref Pane>Locations... Duplicate your present Location, or make a new one with the needed info, try using that Location.

Long pause before startup

Hello,
Sometimes my intel mac mini pause longer than usual before startup chime is heard. I ran hardware diagnostics (extended one) and no problem was reported. Could it be a hard drive related issue?
Thanks inadvance.

I have a similar thing to this, it doesn’t happen very often, but I’m always a little bit worried it’ll get worse, or it’s a symptom of something else,
basically every now and then I get that 5second pause before the chime, I haven’t run any diagnostics yet (all my disks are up north at the moment, I’m going to get them back soon, might see if they show anything)

2 short 1 long beep on startup, posting

Hi, i'm using the H61M-E33 motherboard with the i5 2500 processor, 2 x 2GB DDR3 Corsair XMS3 1333mhz sticks of RAM.
i've tried reseating the RAM and each of the RAM sticks by themselves and also tried a friends RAM which also didn't work every time i get the same beep codes on startup.
it is giving us a warning saying the monitor signal is out of range when we startup though, we're connecting VGA-VGA as we don't currently have a functional adapter.
Any Ideas?
Edit: we've put the graphics card in and now we've got windows installing, still not sure what the beeps mean though.
Edit: we had a dodgy DVI adapter with a bent pin which was preventing the signal to the monitor, the beeps we still don't know what they are but the system seems to be running fine, perhaps MSI just decided to put this sound on there to confuse people.

Quote from: Stu on 12-June-11, 19:33:17
I really don't know why so many people make such a big issue over the USB beeps. Unless you're shutting down and restarting your PC every two minutes, they're hardly noticeable.
No big problem at all so long as you know what going on and if like myself and others new to MSI boards as well as putting a pc together I think you tend to be a little over sensitive to all the bleeps.
As for disconnecting the speaker, same answer as above. But it''s there for a reason and I think most people push the button and wait for the post beep almost crack a little smile and get on with what your doing. Sad? possibly but hey!

Long OS X startup

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for