Mac mini starts so slowly

After it does start open the Console app in the Utilities folder and look for log entry errors/problems during startup and post them here.
Running this and posting the results here may also help us determine what is going on
EtreCheck

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2006 Intel Mac mini starts to load then turns off and sometime a kernel panic warning will appear

Mac mini starts then powers off before loading osx and sometimes gives a kernel panic warning

Tough without the Install disc, but some things to try...
Does it boot to Single User Mode, CMD+s keys at bootup, if so try...
/sbin/fsck -fy
Repeat until it shows no errors fixed.
(Space between fsck AND -fy important).

Mac Mini runs very slowly

My Mac Mini runs very slowly. I upgraded memory but it didn't help. Wi-Fi is very fast with other computers in sae location so I don't think that is the issue. Ideas?

Hi, is it just Wifi that is slow?
If so try this...
Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712
10.5, 10.6, 10.7 & 10.8…
System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.
10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x/10.8.x instructions...
System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.
The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.
10.4 instructions...
Is that Interface dragged to the top of Network>Show:>Network Port Configurations.
If using Wifi/Airport...
Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.
For 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
(There may be better or faster DNS numbers in your area, but these should be a good test).
Click OK.

Mac mini start up shut down code

I appreciate the two responses, from '300Tech' and TITOUMAX to my original question.
I was reluctant to take the "sudo halt" terminal suggestion since a warning loomed over the danger of losing data.
I was unable to post a copy of the code sequences suggested by TITOMAX since the problem was solved by the time I saw his post.
I received an answer from Apple.
I was able to halt display of start up and shut down code by shutting the Mac mini down and starting the machine while holding down "cmd option PR" keys until the computer gave the normal start sound followed by a repeat of the start sound. This procedure led to a normal start up process and also a normal shut down process without the display of the "start up code" during start up or the display of the "shut down code" during shut down.
By the way, holding down the "cmd option R" keys with my left hand while pressing the Mac mini start button with my right hand and quickly getting my right hand in place to hold the "P" key was tricky, but only took two tries to achieve success.
I was concerned that the display of those lines of code was an indicator of an impending problem. It turned out to be an unintended feature following replacement of the logic board.
By the way, Apple Care has been wortwhile for me.

Thanks for the report, that's called a PRAM reset, CMD+Option+p+r...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379

My mac mini starts up no video

my mac mini starts up with a chime no video to the monitor any suggestions?

Restart the computer with the Option, Command, P, and R keys held down, and release them when you hear the second startup chime; this clears a setting which causes it to start up into verbose mode each time.
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URGENT Help: Mac mini starts up, then just "died down" (power down...)

Hello all. This is my sis's Mac mini Intel.
Was actually booting from Leopard OS X thinking of an upgrade OS, ran Disk Utility and it reported some error cannot be repaired:
Invalid sibling link
Volume check failed
Error: Filesystem verify or repair failed
So I gave up the idea, quit the installer and restart, and press "Eject" to get the disc out.
*But now, it seems like when the Mac mini starts up, with the grey Apple logo and the spinning wheel, after a while, it just "stops", "fades away" and power off. Like a "sudden shut down" or "sudden sleep"*
So far I have *tried reset PRam* and also and SMU or something (plugging every cord out etc) but to no avail.
*HELP!! At least I want to be able to do a boot up to retrieve all the data before any hard re-format or something*
Thanks and cheers

It is possible, with the errors Disk Utility reported, that some (possibly even all) of the files on the drive will be damaged or inaccessible, so it is best to proceed with some caution.
There are several possibilities for recovering the files, all dependent on the situation. You could, for example, remove the hard drive from the mini, fit it in an external drive case and connect it to another system. That would, in my view, be the best option. Alternatively, you might be able to get the mini into firewire target disk mode (hold the T key down during bootup) and connected (via firewire) to another Mac, rescue files that way, or boot the system from an external drive which has a valid MacOS install for that system, and then rescue files from the internal drive.
You may find, if the drive's data structure is corrupt, that even if you can access the hard drive via any of the methods above, you'll need a utility such as Data Rescue II (http://www.prosofteng.com/products/data_rescue.php) to locate and retrieve what you need. You might also consider use of a utility such as DiskWarrior (http://www.alsoft.com/DiskWarrior/index.html) as a means to attempt a repair of the disk so that it can be returned to use - though this is by no means certain to succeed, and may not resolve potential data loss.

My Mac Mini starts to boot up then after a few minutes turns off. Please help.

My Mac Mini starts to boot up then after a few minutes turns off. Please help.

seen this happen many times, usually always due to corrupt memory.......could be a power module in the Mini, but unlikely. hold down command R on startup, see if you can get into safe mode or ANY SCREEN ...If under warr. call mac for a service check, ....BUT if you have spare memory around that is compatable, try that first, process of elimination diagnostics.

Why is my mac mini running so slowly

My mac mini has been running great until yesterday when it started running very very slowly. Any program whether on the internet or on the mac mini i run takes 10 times as long to load , any keystroke i make is delayed in appearing on the screen.
I ran etrecheck which highlighted the system launch daemons. I am not sure what to do with this information or if this may even be the problem.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions.
Problem description:
my mac mini is running very slowly
EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated November 15, 2014 at 2:01:12 PM EST
Hardware Information: ℹ️
Mac mini (Late 2012) (Verified)
Mac mini - model: Macmini6,1
1 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 4000 -
V223W 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.9.5 (13F34) - Uptime: 1:13:48
Disk Information: ℹ️
APPLE HDD HTS545050A7E362 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 499.25 GB (438.37 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
USB Information: ℹ️
HGST G-Drive Mobile USB 1 TB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
G-DRIVE mobile USB (disk1s2) <not mounted> : 999.86 GB
HP Deskjet 6500
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple, 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.plantronics.driver.PlantronicsDriverShield (4.3 - SDK 10.8) Support
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.AOSNotificationOSX.plist
[failed] com.apple.softwareupdated.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.3 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.223 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.223 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.3.1.3   - SDK 10.8 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player Support
Flip4Mac WMV Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Auto backup: YES
Destinations:
G-DRIVE mobile USB [Local]
Total size: 999.86 GB
Total number of backups: 39
Oldest backup: 2014-07-20 20:16:50 +0000
Last backup: 2014-11-15 17:57:32 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 999.86 GB > (Disk size 0 B X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
      2% socketfilterfw
      1% WindowServer
      1% Messages
      1% ps
      0% Safari
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
36 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
15 MB Dropbox
14 MB Mail
14 MB Safari
14 MB com.apple.internetaccounts
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
2 MB Free RAM
343 MB Active RAM
342 MB Inactive RAM
860 MB Wired RAM
1.04 GB Page-ins
141 MB Page-outs

If this started happening without your having made any changes and without a warning of low disk space, then it's likely that the startup drive, or some other hardware component, is failing. Back up all data immediately, then make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine tested.
There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional. Ask if you need guidance.

Mac Mini running very slowly

Hi All,
I am using a Mac Mini at work and it is running very slowly at the moment. General tasks are ok, but anythng video related (youtube is a nightmare to use) is super slow, and when closing it down it often takes several attepts as it seems to hang.
I am running MAC OS X 10.6.8 have 4GB of RAM
I have plenty of space on the HDD
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks

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Mac mini is running slowly

I've got a late 2006 mac mini which has begun to run extremely slowly. It has 2GB of RAM and is running OS X 10.6.6. I also have an external 500gb drive connected via USB (firewire 400 cable failed some time ago; haven't bothered to replace).
I've tried numerous things to address the issue and am now looking for suggestions. Here is what I have done so far:
- Verified both disks and repaired disk permissions using Disk Utility
- Used Applejack to clear all caches (including low level)
- Tested the RAM using Applejack (uses Memtest)
- The main drive has over 53GB of 80GB free
- When I look at the activity monitor, the CPU is never even close to pegged
- More than half the RAM is unused
Still when I run iTunes, songs will pause and resume mid-way through. The computer boots very slowly. Larger programs, like Firefox and iTunes load very slowly. There can be long waits in switching from one running program to another.
Any suggestions?
Message was edited by: Mitoids
Additionally, can somebody tell me where I can download the Apple Hardware Test (AHT), or images of the install disks that came with the computer? I cannot find the original disks.

Any recommendation on what to do with this Man Mini to make it after, besides changing the HHD to an SSD?
EtreCheck version: 2.1.2 (105)
Report generated December 15, 2014 4:49:16 PM GMT-05:00
Hardware Information: ℹ️
Mac mini (Late 2006) (Verified)
Mac mini - model: Macmini1,1
1 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo CPU: 2-core
2 GB RAM
BANK 0/DIMM0
   1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
   1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g
Video Information: ℹ️
GMA 950 - VRAM: spdisplays_integrated_vram
FVT1744Z2   1280 x 1024
System Software: ℹ️
Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549) - Uptime: 0:19:20
Disk Information: ℹ️
FUJITSU MHV2080BHPL disk0 : (74.53 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
- (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 79.68 GB (7.83 GB free) (Low!)
USB Information: ℹ️
          USB Flash Memory 1.87 GB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
NO NAME (disk1s1) /Volumes/NO NAME : 2.00 GB (1.91 GB free)
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
Kensington      Kensington Expert Mouse
Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
TigerJet Network, Inc. USB Internet Phone by TigerJet 6.8 MB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
- (disk2s0) <not mounted> : 6 MB
- (disk2s0s1) <not mounted> : 32 KB
magicJack (disk2s0s2) /Volumes/magicJack : 588 KB (0 B free)
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/proXPN.app
[not loaded] foo.tap (1.0) [Support]
[not loaded] foo.tun (1.0) [Support]
/Library/Parallels/Parallels Service.app
[loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hid_hook (4.0 3848.450204) [Support]
[loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hypervisor (4.0 3848.450204) [Support]
[loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_netbridge (4.0 3848.450204) [Support]
[loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_usb_connect (4.0 3848.450204) [Support]
[loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_vnic (4.0 3848.450204) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.iokit.KensingtonMouseDriver (3.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.kodak.printer.XXXX.kext (1.3.0) [Support]
[loaded] com.pctools.iantivirus.kfs (1.0.1) [Support]
[not loaded] com.phidgets.driver.Phidget (1.0.0d1) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/KensingtonMouseDriver.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.driver.ADBID32Mouse (3.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.driver.ADBID32MouseX1 (3.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.driver.ADBID4Mouse (3.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.driver.ADBID4MouseX1 (3.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.driver.KMWBluetoothHIDMouse (3.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.driver.KMWBluetoothOldHIDMouse (3.0) [Support]
[loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.driver.KMWUSBHIDMouse (3.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.driver.USBMouseX1 (3.0) [Support]
[loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.driver.VirtualMouse (3.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.driver.VirtualMouseX1 (3.0) [Support]
[not loaded] com.kensington.mouseworks.iokit.KensingtonMouseDriverX1 (3.0) [Support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
HWNetMgr: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HWNetMgr
HWPortDetect: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HWPortDetect
ParallelsDesktopTransporter: Path: /Library/StartupItems/ParallelsDesktopTransporter
Privoxy: Path: /Library/StartupItems/Privoxy
StartOuc: Path: /Library/StartupItems/StartOuc
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[not loaded] org.samba.winbindd.plist [Support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.parallels.desktop.launch.plist [Support]
[not loaded] com.trusteer.rapport.rapportd.plist [Support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Support]
[running] com.parallels.desktop.launchdaemon.plist [Support]
[running] com.trusteer.rooks.rooksd.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
FreeMemory Application (/Applications/FreeMemory.app)
MouseWorks Background Application (/Library/PreferencePanes/MouseWorks.prefPane/Contents/Resources/Support/MouseW orks Background.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 13.9.8 - SDK 10.6 Check version
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.38.6.0 - SDK 10.8 [Support]
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.6.6
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Yahoo! Installer 3: Version: 1.0.128 [Support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.38.6.0 - SDK 10.8 [Support]
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.0.11 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Gears: Version: 1.0 [Support]
User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Move_Media_Player: Version: npmnqmp 071303000006 [Support]
WebEx: Version: 1.0 [Support]
BabelgumPlugin: Version: 1.0 [Support]
Audio Plug-ins: ℹ️
iSightAudio: Version: 7.6.6
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player [Support]
Flip4Mac WMV [Support]
MacFUSE [Support]
Kensington MouseWorks [Support]
Rapport [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Time Machine information requires OS X 10.7 "Lion" or later.
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
      2% WindowServer
      1% Finder
      0% fontd
      0% FreeMemory
      0% prl_disp_service
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
79 MB mds
28 MB WindowServer
24 MB Finder
19 MB Dock
15 MB coreservicesd
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
1.11 GB Free RAM
422 MB Active RAM
276 MB Inactive RAM
336 MB Wired RAM
541 MB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Dec 15, 2014, 04:30:28 PM Self test - passed

Volume is muted when Mac Mini starts up.

Hi all,
I currently use my previous generation Mac Mini (Core 2 Duo 2.0) in my media center.
Whenever I restart the machine, the volume is muted when it starts back up.. I then have to go in and manually unmute it.
Because this is part of the entertainment center, it's kind of a pain.
Anyone have any idea what is set that would be causing it to do this?
Thanks for any info!

Hi Steve,
Can you use a keyboard to audio volume control? Sounds like something is overriding the system somewhere.
Read here before resetting the PRAM http://www.interrupt19.com/2008/08/07/what-does-resetting-your-macs-pram-do/
Carolyn

New Intel Mac Mini Start-up Problems

I've recently purchased a new Intel Mac Mini (my first Mac after switching from a PC). Several times (probably once a day), the mac mini won't start-up.
I've noticed it happens after I've used iPhoto or iDVD. The mini becomes busy and performance seems to slow. After the software has finished its task, I can exit the application fine and shut down the mini.
When I then go to boot the mini, the little blue light comes up, but nothing else happens. It's almost as though it's in sleep mode (which it isn't). I've tried different ways to wake it using the keyboard, mouse and start button, but nothing.
The Mac Mini will only start-up again if it is unplugged from the mains and left for several minutes.
Has anyone else had this problem? Is there something I'm doing wrong that my lack of Mac knowledge may not be aware of?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

I have been frustrated by the same issue. My (admittedly non-professional) diagnosis is that the problem is related to heat build up. I am able to boot normally only after forcing a hard shut down and waiting for "a while" (5 minutes is not enough, 30 minutes does the trick). Thus my hypothesis that an appropriate cooling down period is needed.
Any similar thoughts? I'm calling Apple today...

Mac mini start up problems

good day! i have a problem with my mac mini and it wont start up i already follow the instructions at the manual but still problem occurs.. pls. help. tnx happy new year!

Hello Jaun,
Is this what you tried?
"Try Disk Utility
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu at top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
*Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.*
3. Click the First Aid tab.
4. Select your Mac OS X volume.
5. Click Repair Disk, (not Repair Permissions). Disk Utility checks and repairs the disk."
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214
Then try a Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, reboot when it completes.
(Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive.)
If perchance you can't find your install Disc, at least try it from the Safe Boot part onward.
If 10.7.0 or later...
Bootup holding CMD+r, or the Option/alt key to boot from the Restore partition & use Disk Utility from there to Repair the Disk, then Repair Permissions.
If that doesn't help Reinstall the OS.

My Mac mini starts up with a black screen and white writing.

Okay basically I purchased a Mac mini (Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHZ 1GB RAM model) in Feburay 2008, and in June 2008 i decieded to bring it to a store to get it upgraded to 2GB. At the store the guys told me my Mac mini wouldnt accept 2GB, they reckon it was 'cause of the logic board. So they put a new one in and was able to succesfully install 2GB.
Since that day my Mac mini stopped starting up with the apple logo. Now it starts up with the white/greyish background without the apple logo, then goes to a black screen and just runs pass loads of white text then its ready to use with no problems. It does this all the time.
I've read a little about the Kernal Panic and looked at pictures of it, but what I have doesn't look like the kernal panic pictures i'm seeing.
So i am writing this pose to find out whats wrong with my Mac mini, can anyone help me?
Oh, I nearly forgot. When i turn the Mac mini off it does the same black screen with white text stuff before fully shutting down.

Restart the computer with the Option, Command, P, and R keys held down, and release them when you hear the second startup chime; this clears a setting which causes it to start up into verbose mode each time.
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Wondering whether to get a mac mini starting at $599 or a mac-book air 11 inch.

Hi I'm wondering whether to get a mac mini 2012 starting at $599 or the 11 inch macbook air (newest version as of this post. For about a year and a half I will use it for light gaming (minecraft) and miscellaneous web surfing (Youtube, and other teenage time wasters. NO MASTERBATION JOKES PLEASE) but in a year and a half I will need it for school projects, traveling, and video/photo editing since im heading off too college. This is a hard decision because it is my hard earned money and im spending only about 600-1000.

I have both the Air and Mini, and 2 mac minis. I honestly cant decide between either of them,...my Mac Mini is the best desktop I have ever owned, however its purpose is almost totally different from that of my AIR, which is for travel, etc.
Since YOU are heading off to college and traveling, Id certainly get the AIR, between the two.
Both have the HIGHEST used resale value of any other laptop / desktop. Both are great choices.

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