Mac os version 10.5.8 is running very slow

Hello all. For some reason my mac has been running much slower than it usually would. I haven't downloaded anything or added any new software lately but it has decreased in speed significantly. When I try to open apps it takes for ever and when I'm watching videos they sometimes freeze periodically. I would appreciate any help on how I may restore my mac to its former self. Thanks in advance.

It could be a hardware (HD) problem, but first check your Activity Monitor to:
1. How much free space is left on your HD?
2. How many App's are running at the same time?
3. How much free and inactive RAM is available to work with.
http://oreilly.com/pub/a/mac/2005/10/04/activity-monitor.html
After you have establish that you have at least 20% free space, that you do not have tons of stuff open and have adequate RAM have a look at 25 ways to speed up your iMac.
http://www.maclife.com/article/feature/25_ways_speed_your_mac
If your iMac is still erratic or slow, then you need to test your Hard Drive with the Extended Apple Hardware Test
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509
and a SMART Utility.
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/14825/smartreporter
Dennis

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    Copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C.
    8. Launch the built-in Terminal application in any of the following ways:
    ☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
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    ☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Terminal in the icon grid.
    Click anywhere in the Terminal window and paste by pressing command-V. The text you pasted should vanish immediately. If it doesn't, press the return key.
    9. If you see an error message in the Terminal window such as "Syntax error" or "Event not found," enter
    exec bash
    and press return. Then paste the script again.
    10. If you're logged in as an administrator, you'll be prompted for your login password. Nothing will be displayed when you type it. You will not see the usual dots in place of typed characters. Make sure caps lock is off. Type carefully and then press return. You may get a one-time warning to be careful. If you make three failed attempts to enter the password, the test will run anyway, but it will produce less information. In most cases, the difference is not important. If you don't know the password, or if you prefer not to enter it, press the key combination control-C or just press return  three times at the password prompt. Again, the script will still run.
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    11. The test may take a few minutes to run, depending on how many files you have and the speed of the computer. A computer that's abnormally slow may take longer to run the test. While it's running, there will be nothing in the Terminal window and no indication of progress. Wait for the line
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    to appear. If you don't see it within half an hour or so, the test probably won't complete in a reasonable time. In that case, close the Terminal window and report what happened. No harm will be done.
    12. When the test is complete, quit Terminal. The results will have been copied to the Clipboard automatically. They are not shown in the Terminal window. Please don't copy anything from there. All you have to do is start a reply to this comment and then paste by pressing command-V again.
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    14. This is a public forum, and others may give you advice based on the results of the test. They speak only for themselves, and I don't necessarily agree with them.
    Copyright © 2014 by Linc Davis. As the sole author of this work, I reserve all rights to it except as provided in the Use Agreement for the Apple Support Communities website ("ASC"). Readers of ASC may copy it for their own personal use. Neither the whole nor any part may be redistributed.

  • Problem description: My Macbook air runs very slow since installed Yosemite a few days ago  EtreCheck version: 2.0.6 (91) Report generated October 24, 2014 at 12:07:13 GMT 3  Hardware Information: ️ MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012) (Verified) MacBoo

    Problem description:
    My Macbook air runs very slow since installed Yosemite a few days ago
    EtreCheck version: 2.0.6 (91)
    Report generated October 24, 2014 at 12:07:13 GMT+3
    Hardware Information: ℹ️
      MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012) (Verified)
      MacBook Air - model: MacBookAir5,2
      1 2 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2-core
      8 GB RAM Not upgradeable
      BANK 0/DIMM0
      4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
      BANK 1/DIMM0
      4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
      Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
      Wireless:  en0: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
      Intel HD Graphics 4000 -
      Color LCD 1440 x 900
    System Software: ℹ️
      OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 0:15:57
    Disk Information: ℹ️
      APPLE SSD SM256E disk0 : (251 GB)
      S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
      EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
      Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
      Macintosh HD (disk1) /  [Startup]: 249.77 GB (28.85 GB free)
      Core Storage: disk0s2 250.14 GB Online
    USB Information: ℹ️
      Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
      Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
      Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
      Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
      Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
      Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
    Gatekeeper: ℹ️
      Mac App Store and identified developers
    Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
      /Applications/Parallels Access.app
      [loaded] com.parallels.virtualsound (1.0.27 27 - SDK 10.6) Support
      /Applications/Parallels Desktop.app
      [not loaded] com.parallels.kext.hidhook (9.0 24251.1052177) Support
      [not loaded] com.parallels.kext.hypervisor (9.0 24251.1052177) Support
      [not loaded] com.parallels.kext.netbridge (9.0 24251.1052177) Support
      [not loaded] com.parallels.kext.usbconnect (9.0 24251.1052177) Support
      [not loaded] com.parallels.kext.vnic (9.0 24251.1052177) Support
      /Library/Extensions
      [not loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxDrv (4.2.4) Support
      [not loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetAdp (4.2.4) Support
      [not loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetFlt (4.2.4) Support
      [not loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxUSB (4.2.4) Support
    Startup Items: ℹ️
      VirtualBox: Path: /Library/StartupItems/VirtualBox
      Startup items are obsolete and will not work in future versions of OS X
    Launch Agents: ℹ️
      [invalid?] com.cisco.anyconnect.gui.plist Support
      [invalid?] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
      [running] com.parallels.mobile.prl_deskctl_agent.launchagent.plist Support
      [invalid?] com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist Support
      [invalid?] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_desktop.plist Support
      [loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.startx.plist Support
    Launch Daemons: ℹ️
      [loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
      [running] com.cisco.anyconnect.vpnagentd.plist Support
      [loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
      [invalid?] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
      [running] com.parallels.mobile.dispatcher.launchdaemon.plist Support
      [loaded] com.parallels.mobile.kextloader.launchdaemon.plist Support
      [loaded] com.teamviewer.Helper.plist Support
      [invalid?] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist Support
      [loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.privileged_startx.plist Support
    User Launch Agents: ℹ️
      [loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
      [running] com.microsoft.LaunchAgent.SyncServicesAgent.plist Support
      [running] com.parallels.mobile.startgui.launchagent.plist Support
      [not loaded] org.virtualbox.vboxwebsrv.plist Support
    User Login Items: ℹ️
      iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
      Moveslink2 Application (/Applications/Moveslink2.app)
      Quicksilver Application (/Applications/Quicksilver.app)
      Google Drive Application (/Applications/Google Drive.app)
      Google Chrome ApplicationHidden (/Applications/Google Chrome.app)
      Dropbox UNKNOWN (missing value)
      EvernoteHelper Application (/Applications/Evernote.app/Contents/Library/LoginItems/EvernoteHelper.app)
    Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
      SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.1.3 - SDK 10.6 Support
      FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support
      Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support
      Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.0.0.126   - SDK 10.8 Support
      QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
      Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
    User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
      Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
    Safari Extensions: ℹ️
      AdBlock
      OpenIE
      Facebook Photo Zoom
      Translate
      1-ClickWeather
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
      Flash Player  Support
      Flip4Mac WMV  Support
    Time Machine: ℹ️
      Time Machine not configured!
    Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
          7% WindowServer
          1% fontd
          1% Google Drive
          0% Microsoft Database Daemon
          0% AppleSpell
    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
      180 MB Google Drive
      86 MB mds_stores
      86 MB SyncServicesAgent
      86 MB Google Chrome
      86 MB Finder
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
      2.25 GB Free RAM
      2.84 GB Active RAM
      2.56 GB Inactive RAM
      936 MB Wired RAM
      3.88 GB Page-ins
      74 KB Page-outs

    You have nearly run out of disk space.  Either purchase a larger one or start cleaning out the one you have?

  • On my macbook pro I have a message on my homepage telling me that certain items want to use my keychain. I've pressed cancel the message will not go. The mac is now running very slow and iphoto and safari are not working. Can anyone help?

    On my macbook pro I have a message on my homepage telling me that certain items want to use my keychain. I've pressed cancel the message will not go. The mac is now running very slow and iphoto and safari are not working. Can anyone help?

    What version of Mac OS X?
    What home page?
    What browser?

  • Mac suddenly running very slow, need advice on EtreCheck results

    Problem description:
    After a week of vacation, Mac is running very slow and unable to accomplish simple tasks. Restart and automatic updates do not seem to help, this is the EtreCheck results after most recent restart. Is the problem my HD? I am about to run a hardware test. Thanks for any help!!
    EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
    Report generated March 26, 2015 at 12:36:10 PM PDT
    Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
    Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
    Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
    Hardware Information: ℹ️
        iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) (Technical Specifications)
        iMac - model: iMac12,2
        1 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core
        16 GB RAM Upgradeable
            BANK 0/DIMM0
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
            BANK 1/DIMM0
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
            BANK 0/DIMM1
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
            BANK 1/DIMM1
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
        Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
        Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
        AMD Radeon HD 6970M - VRAM: 2048 MB
            iMac 2560 x 1440
    System Software: ℹ️
        OS X 10.10.2 (14C1514) - Time since boot: 0:46:57
    Disk Information: ℹ️
        ST31000528AS disk0 : (1 TB)
            EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 899.32 GB (744.49 GB free) - 69 errors
            Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
            BOOTCAMP (disk0s4) /Volumes/BOOTCAMP : 100.03 GB (7.27 GB free)
        OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5690H 
    USB Information: ℹ️
        Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
        BUFFALO INC. HD-GDU3 3 TB
            EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 315 MB
            Time Machine (disk1s2) /Volumes/Time Machine : 700.00 GB (441.58 GB free)
            NTFS (disk1s3) /Volumes/NTFS : 1.80 TB (1.77 TB free)
            ExFAT (disk1s4) /Volumes/ExFAT : 500.01 GB (436.70 GB free)
        Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
            Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
        Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
            Apple Inc. iPhone
            Apple Inc. Apple Keyboard
        Logitech USB LaserStream(TM) Mouse
        Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
        Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
    Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
        Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
    Gatekeeper: ℹ️
        Mac App Store and identified developers
    Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
            /Library/Extensions
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxDrv (4.2.16) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetAdp (4.2.16) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetFlt (4.2.16) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxUSB (4.2.16) [Click for support]
            /System/Library/Extensions
        [not loaded]    com.livescribe.kext.LivescribeSmartpen (1) [Click for support]
    Startup Items: ℹ️
        VirtualBox: Path: /Library/StartupItems/VirtualBox
        Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
    Launch Agents: ℹ️
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer_desktop.plist [Click for support]
    Launch Daemons: ℹ️
        [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.livescribe.PenCommService.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.teamviewer.Helper.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist [Click for support]
    User Launch Agents: ℹ️
        [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
        [failed]    com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist [Click for details]
        [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.vboxwebsrv.plist [Click for support]
    User Login Items: ℹ️
        PollockShare    Volume  (/Volumes/PollockShare)
        Dropbox    Application  (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
        Google Drive    Application  (/Applications/Google Drive.app)
        BackUp    Volume  (/Volumes/BackUp)
        BootChamp    Application  (/Users/[redacted]/Downloads/BootChamp.app)
        Spotify    Application Hidden (/Applications/Spotify.app)
    Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
        Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.4.2 [Click for support]
        FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
        AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.13 [Click for support]
        AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.13 [Click for support]
        Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 Outdated! Update
        QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
        SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.8 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        SiteAdvisor: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.1 [Click for support]
        Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 75 Check version
    Safari Extensions: ℹ️
        SiteAdvisor
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
        Flash Player  [Click for support]
        Flip4Mac WMV  [Click for support]
        Java  [Click for support]
        Paragon NTFS for Mac ® OS X  [Click for support]
        TeXDistPrefPane  [Click for support]
    Time Machine: ℹ️
        Skip System Files: NO
        Mobile backups: OFF
        Auto backup: YES
        Volumes being backed up:
            Macintosh HD: Disk size: 899.32 GB Disk used: 154.83 GB
        Destinations:
            Time Machine [Local]
            Total size: 700.00 GB
            Total number of backups: 93
            Oldest backup: 2014-02-21 22:42:44 +0000
            Last backup: 2015-03-26 18:26:48 +0000
            Size of backup disk: Adequate
                Backup size 700.00 GB > (Disk used 154.83 GB X 3)
    Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
            27%    com.apple.appkit.xpc.openAndSavePanelService
             5%    WindowServer
             4%    Get Backup Lite
             3%    Finder
             3%    Mendeley Desktop
    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
        344 MB    Mendeley Desktop
        241 MB    Google Chrome
        223 MB    mds_stores
        148 MB    Google Chrome Helper
        137 MB    Finder
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
        8.52 GB    Free RAM
        4.86 GB    Active RAM
        2.13 GB    Inactive RAM
        1.66 GB    Wired RAM
        3.61 GB    Page-ins
        0 B    Page-outs
    Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
        Mar 26, 2015, 11:45:20 AM    Self test - passed

    armypunk wrote:
    My backup is up to date, I ran a hardware check and found no issues, then ran the Disk Utility and it also said it found no issues but I hit repair anyways. After a restart I ran EtreCheck again and this is what came out. The computer is still horribly sluggish. Do I just keep repeating the Disk Utility check and repair step???
    EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
    Report generated March 26, 2015 at 3:20:28 PM PDT
    Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
    Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
    Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
    Hardware Information: ℹ️
        iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) (Technical Specifications)
        iMac - model: iMac12,2
        1 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core
        16 GB RAM Upgradeable
            BANK 0/DIMM0
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
            BANK 1/DIMM0
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
            BANK 0/DIMM1
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
            BANK 1/DIMM1
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
        Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
        Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
        AMD Radeon HD 6970M - VRAM: 2048 MB
            iMac 2560 x 1440
    System Software: ℹ️
        OS X 10.10.2 (14C1514) - Time since boot: 0:13:41
    Disk Information: ℹ️
        ST31000528AS disk0 : (1 TB)
            EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 899.32 GB (745.69 GB free) - 24 errors
            Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
            BOOTCAMP (disk0s4) /Volumes/BOOTCAMP : 100.03 GB (7.27 GB free)
        OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5690H
    USB Information: ℹ️
        Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
        Apple Inc. iPad
        Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
            Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
        Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
            Apple Inc. Apple Keyboard
        Logitech USB LaserStream(TM) Mouse
        Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
        Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
    Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
        Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
    Gatekeeper: ℹ️
        Mac App Store and identified developers
    Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
            /Library/Extensions
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxDrv (4.2.16) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetAdp (4.2.16) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetFlt (4.2.16) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxUSB (4.2.16) [Click for support]
            /System/Library/Extensions
        [not loaded]    com.livescribe.kext.LivescribeSmartpen (1) [Click for support]
    Startup Items: ℹ️
        VirtualBox: Path: /Library/StartupItems/VirtualBox
        Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
    Launch Agents: ℹ️
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer_desktop.plist [Click for support]
    Launch Daemons: ℹ️
        [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.livescribe.PenCommService.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.teamviewer.Helper.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist [Click for support]
    User Launch Agents: ℹ️
        [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
        [failed]    com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist [Click for details]
        [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.vboxwebsrv.plist [Click for support]
    User Login Items: ℹ️
        PollockShare    Volume  (/Volumes/PollockShare)
        Dropbox    Application  (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
        Google Drive    Application  (/Applications/Google Drive.app)
        BackUp    Volume  (/Volumes/BackUp)
        BootChamp    Application  (/Users/[redacted]/Downloads/BootChamp.app)
        Spotify    Application Hidden (/Applications/Spotify.app)
    Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
        Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.4.2 [Click for support]
        FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
        AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.13 [Click for support]
        AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.13 [Click for support]
        Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 Outdated! Update
        QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
        SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.8 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        SiteAdvisor: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.1 [Click for support]
        Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 75 Check version
    Safari Extensions: ℹ️
        SiteAdvisor
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
        Flash Player  [Click for support]
        Flip4Mac WMV  [Click for support]
        Java  [Click for support]
        Paragon NTFS for Mac ® OS X  [Click for support]
        TeXDistPrefPane  [Click for support]
    Time Machine: ℹ️
        Skip System Files: NO
        Mobile backups: OFF
        Auto backup: YES
        Volumes being backed up:
            Macintosh HD: Disk size: 899.32 GB Disk used: 153.63 GB
        Destinations:
            Time Machine [Local]
            Total size: 700.00 GB
            Total number of backups: 93
            Oldest backup: 2014-02-21 22:42:44 +0000
            Last backup: 2015-03-26 18:26:48 +0000
            Size of backup disk: Adequate
                Backup size 700.00 GB > (Disk used 153.63 GB X 3)
    Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
             2%    WindowServer
             2%    mds_stores
             1%    mds
             0%    fontd
             0%    Dropbox
    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
        124 MB    mds_stores
        120 MB    Spotify Helper
        103 MB    Finder
        103 MB    Google Drive
        86 MB    Dropbox
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
        12.99 GB    Free RAM
        2.25 GB    Active RAM
        561 MB    Inactive RAM
        1.37 GB    Wired RAM
        1.31 GB    Page-ins
        0 B    Page-outs
    Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
        Mar 26, 2015, 03:04:16 PM    Self test - passed
    You have had 2 experienced users tell you the HD may be failing, looking at your latest report this confirms the suspicion. Take the machine to either an Apple Store or AASP and have it professionally diagnosed.

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    Problem description:
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    Report generated January 21, 2015 at 2:56:48 PM PST
    Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
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    Click the [Details] links for more information about that line.
    Click the [Adware] links for help removing adware.
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      Mac mini (Mid 2011) (Technical Specifications)
      Mac mini - model: Macmini5,2
      1 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 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
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      AMD Radeon HD 6630M - VRAM: 256 MB
      Cinema HD 1920 x 1200
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      OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Time since boot: 15 days 18:52:31
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      Hitachi HTS545050B9A302 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
      EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
      Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 499.25 GB (235.76 GB free)
      Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
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      Apple Computer, Inc. Apple Cinema HD Display
      Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
      Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
      Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
      Apple Inc. Apple Keyboard
      Primax Electronics Apple Optical USB Mouse
      Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
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      Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
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      Mac App Store and identified developers
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      [killed] com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
      [killed] com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
      [killed] com.apple.cloudd.plist
      [killed] com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist
      [killed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
      [killed] com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist
      [killed] com.apple.icloud.fmfd.plist
      [killed] com.apple.Maps.pushdaemon.plist
      [killed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
      [killed] com.apple.printtool.agent.plist
      [killed] com.apple.rcd.plist
      [killed] com.apple.sbd.plist
      [killed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
      [killed] com.apple.warmd_agent.plist
      [killed] com.apple.xpc.loginitemregisterd.plist
      15 processes killed due to memory pressure
    Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
      [killed] com.apple.AssetCacheLocatorService.plist
      [killed] com.apple.awdd.plist
      [killed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
      [killed] com.apple.emond.aslmanager.plist
      [killed] com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
      [killed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
      [killed] com.apple.installd.plist
      [killed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
      [killed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
      [killed] com.apple.periodic-daily.plist
      [killed] com.apple.periodic-monthly.plist
      [killed] com.apple.periodic-weekly.plist
      [killed] com.apple.softwareupdate_download_service.plist
      [killed] com.apple.tccd.system.plist
      [killed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
      [killed] com.apple.xpc.smd.plist
      16 processes killed due to memory pressure
    Launch Daemons: ℹ️
      [loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
      [loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Support]
    User Launch Agents: ℹ️
      [loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Support]
      [running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Support]
    User Login Items: ℹ️
      iTunesHelper UNKNOWN  (missing value)
      AdobeResourceSynchronizer Application Hidden (/Applications/Adobe Reader.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)
      CDSBupd Application  (/Applications/ConceptDraw Office 2/Solution Browser.app/Contents/MacOS/CDSBupd.app)
    Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
      Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.1.0.24   - SDK 10.8 [Support]
      FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.257 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
      Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
      AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
      AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
      Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.257 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
      QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
      SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.5 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
      JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 15.0.0 - SDK 10.10 Check version
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
      Flash Player  [Support]
      Flip4Mac WMV  [Support]
      GoPro  [Support]
    Time Machine: ℹ️
      Time Machine not configured!
    Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
          27% mds
          12% WindowServer
          1% discoveryd
          1% Microsoft Word
          1% Mail
    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
      253 MB discoveryd
      64 MB Mail
      52 MB Safari
      43 MB iTunes
      43 MB Preview
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
      42 MB Free RAM
      768 MB Active RAM
      744 MB Inactive RAM
      993 MB Wired RAM
      104.37 GB Page-ins
      4.15 GB Page-outs

    More memory will help:
      4.15 GB Page-outs
      16 processes killed due to memory pressure
      15 processes killed due to memory pressure

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      Model Identifier: iMac11,3
      Processor Name: Intel Core i3
      Processor Speed: 3.2 GHz
      Number of Processors: 1
      Total Number of Cores: 2
      L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
      L3 Cache: 4 MB
      Memory: 16 GB
      Processor Interconnect Speed:
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      SMC Version (system): 1.59f2
      Serial Number (

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    Problem description:
    yosemite is running very slow
    EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
    Report generated November 3, 2014 at 8:35:53 PM CST
    Hardware Information: ℹ️
        MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011) (Verified)
        MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
        1 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2-core
        8 GB RAM Upgradeable
            BANK 0/DIMM0
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
            BANK 1/DIMM0
                4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
        Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
        Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
        Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 512 MB
            Color LCD 1280 x 800
    System Software: ℹ️
        OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 0:37:14
    Disk Information: ℹ️
        WDC WD10JPVX-22JC3T0 disk0 : (1 TB)
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            EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            Macintosh (disk0s2) /  [Startup]: 749.35 GB (681.51 GB free)
            Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
            BOOTCAMP? (disk0s4) <not mounted> : 250.00 GB
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        Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
        Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
        Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
            Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
        Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
    Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
        Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
    Configuration files: ℹ️
        /etc/hosts - Count: 16
    Gatekeeper: ℹ️
        Mac App Store and identified developers
    Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
            /Library/Application Support/Kaspersky Lab/KAV/Bases/Cache
        [not loaded]    com.kaspersky.kext.kimul.44 (44) Support
        [not loaded]    com.kaspersky.kext.mark.1.0.5 (1.0.5) Support
            /Library/Application Support/MacKeeper/AntiVirus.app
        [not loaded]    com.zeobit.kext.AVKauth (1.0) Support
            /Library/Application Support/Roxio
        [not loaded]    com.roxio.TDIXController (2.0) Support
            /Library/Extensions
        [loaded]    com.kaspersky.kext.klif (3.0.4a41) Support
        [not loaded]    com.kaspersky.nke (1.6.4a15) Support
        [not loaded]    net.sourceforge.ext2fs.fs.ext2 (1.4d4) Support
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxDrv (4.2.12) Support
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetAdp (4.2.12) Support
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetFlt (4.2.12) Support
        [not loaded]    org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxUSB (4.2.12) Support
            /System/Library/Extensions
        [not loaded]    com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_netpart (3.1.1 - SDK 10.6) Support
        [not loaded]    com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_usbpart (3.1.1 - SDK 10.6) Support
        [not loaded]    com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.6.6 - SDK 10.6) Support
        [not loaded]    com.RemoteControl.USBLAN.usbpart (3.1.1 - SDK 10.7) Support
        [not loaded]    com.jft.driver.PdaNetDrv (1.0.64) Support
        [not loaded]    com.livescribe.kext.LivescribeSmartpen (1) Support
        [not loaded]    com.roxio.BluRaySupport (1.1.6) Support
    Startup Items: ℹ️
        rEFItBlesser: Path: /Library/StartupItems/rEFItBlesser
        VirtualBox: Path: /Library/StartupItems/VirtualBox
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        [not loaded]    com.kaspersky.kav.plist Support
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        [not loaded]    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
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        ExtFSManager  Support
        Flash Player  Support
        Flip4Mac WMV  Support
        Growl  Support
        Java  Support
        Paragon NTFS for Mac ® OS X  Support
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        Mobile backups: OFF
        Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
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        Destinations:
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            Total size: 991.33 GB
            Total number of backups: 0
            Oldest backup: -
            Last backup: -
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        2.58 GB    Active RAM
        597 MB    Inactive RAM
        772 MB    Wired RAM
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  • My Mac recently began running very slow.

    My Mac recently began running very slow.  I recently loaded Yosemite; could that be the problem? 
    Sure would appreciate any suggestions on how to get my Mac back up to speed.
    Derf
    See attached:
    EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
    Report generated November 6, 2014 at 9:01:05 PM CST
    Hardware Information: ℹ️
      iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
      iMac - model: iMac11,2
      1 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3 CPU: 2-core
      4 GB RAM Upgradeable
      BANK 0/DIMM0
      empty empty empty empty
      BANK 1/DIMM0
      empty empty empty empty
      BANK 0/DIMM1
      2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
      BANK 1/DIMM1
      2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
      Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
      Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
      ATI Radeon HD 4670 - VRAM: 256 MB
      iMac 1920 x 1080
    System Software: ℹ️
      OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 2 days 7:12:36
    Disk Information: ℹ️
      SAMSUNG HD502HJ disk0 : (500.11 GB)
      S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
      EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
      Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /  [Startup]: 499.25 GB (361.95 GB free)
      Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
      HL-DT-STDVDRW  GA32N 
    USB Information: ℹ️
      Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
      Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
      EPSON EPSON XP-410 Series
      Elgato Video Capture
      Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
      Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
      Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
    Gatekeeper: ℹ️
      Mac App Store and identified developers
    Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
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      [loaded] net.kromtech.kext.Firewall (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) Support
      /System/Library/Extensions
      [not loaded] com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_netpart (2.0.2) Support
      [not loaded] com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_usbpart (2.0.2) Support
      [not loaded] com.RemoteControl.USBLAN.usbpart (2.0.6) Support
      [not loaded] com.wdc.driver.1394HP (1.0.7) Support
      [not loaded] com.wdc.driver.USBHP (1.0.6) Support
      /System/Library/Extensions/Belcarra.USBLAN_netpart.kext/Contents/PlugIns
      [not loaded] com.belcarra.iokit.netpart.panther (1.6.1) Support
      /System/Library/Extensions/Belcarra.USBLAN_usbpart.kext/Contents/PlugIns
      [not loaded] com.belcarra.iokit.usbpart.panther (1.6.1) Support
      /System/Library/Extensions/RemoteControl.USBLAN_usbpart.kext/Contents/PlugIns
      [not loaded] com.RemoteControl.USBLAN.panther (1.6.1) Support
    Launch Agents: ℹ️
      [invalid?] com.epson.Epson_Low_Ink_Reminder.launcher.plist Support
      [invalid?] com.epson.esua.launcher.plist Support
      [running] com.epson.eventmanager.agent.plist Support
      [loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
    Launch Daemons: ℹ️
      [loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
      [loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
      [loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
      [running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.AntiVirus.plist Support
      [running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.plugin.AntiTheft.daemon.plist Support
    User Launch Agents: ℹ️
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      [loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
      [invalid?] com.nds.pcshow.plist Support
      [invalid?] com.nds.pcshow.uninstall.plist Support
      [running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist Support
    User Login Items: ℹ️
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      iTunesHelper UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
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      Mail Application (/Applications/Mail.app)
      Calendar Application (/Applications/Calendar.app)
      CDSBupd UNKNOWN (missing value)
      TuneupMyMac UNKNOWN (missing value)
      Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
      Pandora Application (/Applications/Pandora.app)
    Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
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      FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support
      JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 67 Check version
      Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support
      Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
      LogitechHarmony: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.7 Support
      QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
      GarminGpsControl: Version: 4.0.1.0 Release - SDK 10.6 Support
      Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
      iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
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      Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.2 Support
    Safari Extensions: ℹ️
      1Password
      Evernote Web Clipper
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
      TechTracker  Support
      Flash Player  Support
      Java  Support
    Time Machine: ℹ️
      Skip System Files: NO
      Mobile backups: OFF
      Auto backup: YES
      Volumes being backed up:
      Macintosh HD: Disk size: 499.25 GB Disk used: 137.30 GB
      Destinations:
      My Passport [Network]
      Total size: 999.48 GB
      Total number of backups: 107
      Oldest backup: 2013-05-17 04:54:39 +0000
      Last backup: 2014-11-07 02:20:20 +0000
      Size of backup disk: Adequate
      Backup size 999.48 GB > (Disk used 137.30 GB X 3)
    Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
          17% WindowServer
          4% Pandora
          2% Safari
          2% coreaudiod
          0% hidd
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      146 MB Safari
      86 MB mds_stores
      82 MB Mail
      73 MB mds
      73 MB MacKeeper
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      313 MB Free RAM
      1.46 GB Active RAM
      530 MB Inactive RAM
      713 MB Wired RAM
      25.50 GB Page-ins
      770 MB Page-outs

    New EtreCheck follows.
    Thanks again for your help.
    Derf
    EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
    Report generated November 14, 2014 at 5:00:26 PM CST
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      iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
      iMac - model: iMac11,2
      1 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3 CPU: 2-core
      4 GB RAM Upgradeable
      BANK 0/DIMM0
      empty empty empty empty
      BANK 1/DIMM0
      empty empty empty empty
      BANK 0/DIMM1
      2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
      BANK 1/DIMM1
      2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
      Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
      Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
      ATI Radeon HD 4670 - VRAM: 256 MB
      iMac 1920 x 1080
    System Software: ℹ️
      OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 3 days 1:42:45
    Disk Information: ℹ️
      SAMSUNG HD502HJ disk0 : (500.11 GB)
      S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
      EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
      Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /  [Startup]: 499.25 GB (370.16 GB free)
      Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
      HL-DT-STDVDRW  GA32N 
    USB Information: ℹ️
      Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
      Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
      EPSON EPSON XP-410 Series
      Elgato Video Capture
      Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
      Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
      Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Gatekeeper: ℹ️
      Mac App Store and identified developers
    Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
      /System/Library/Extensions
      [not loaded] com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_netpart (2.0.2) Support
      [not loaded] com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_usbpart (2.0.2) Support
      [not loaded] com.RemoteControl.USBLAN.usbpart (2.0.6) Support
      [not loaded] com.wdc.driver.1394HP (1.0.7) Support
      [not loaded] com.wdc.driver.USBHP (1.0.6) Support
      /System/Library/Extensions/Belcarra.USBLAN_netpart.kext/Contents/PlugIns
      [not loaded] com.belcarra.iokit.netpart.panther (1.6.1) Support
      /System/Library/Extensions/Belcarra.USBLAN_usbpart.kext/Contents/PlugIns
      [not loaded] com.belcarra.iokit.usbpart.panther (1.6.1) Support
      /System/Library/Extensions/RemoteControl.USBLAN_usbpart.kext/Contents/PlugIns
      [not loaded] com.RemoteControl.USBLAN.panther (1.6.1) Support
    Launch Agents: ℹ️
      [invalid?] com.epson.Epson_Low_Ink_Reminder.launcher.plist Support
      [invalid?] com.epson.esua.launcher.plist Support
      [running] com.epson.eventmanager.agent.plist Support
      [loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
    Launch Daemons: ℹ️
      [loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
      [loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
      [loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
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      [running] com.cnet.ttengine.plist Support
      [loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
      [invalid?] com.nds.pcshow.plist Support
      [invalid?] com.nds.pcshow.uninstall.plist Support
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      iTunesHelper UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
      iTunesHelper UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
      WeatherBug Alert ApplicationHidden (/Users/[redacted]/Downloads/WeatherBug Alert.app)
      Mail Application (/Applications/Mail.app)
      Calendar Application (/Applications/Calendar.app)
      CDSBupd UNKNOWN (missing value)
      TuneupMyMac UNKNOWN (missing value)
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      Pandora Application (/Applications/Pandora.app)
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      Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.1.0.24   - SDK 10.8 Support
      FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.223 - SDK 10.6 Support
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      Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.223 - SDK 10.6 Support
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      LogitechHarmony: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.7 Support
      QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
      GarminGpsControl: Version: 4.0.1.0 Release - SDK 10.6 Support
      Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
      iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
    User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
      Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.2 Support
    Safari Extensions: ℹ️
      1Password
      Evernote Web Clipper
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
      TechTracker  Support
      Flash Player  Support
      Java  Support
    Time Machine: ℹ️
      Skip System Files: NO
      Mobile backups: OFF
      Auto backup: YES
      Volumes being backed up:
      Macintosh HD: Disk size: 499.25 GB Disk used: 129.09 GB
      Destinations:
      My Passport [Network]
      Total size: 999.48 GB
      Total number of backups: 106
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      Last backup: 2014-11-14 22:17:20 +0000
      Size of backup disk: Adequate
      Backup size 999.48 GB > (Disk used 129.09 GB X 3)
    Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
          4% WindowServer
          3% Pandora
          0% fontd
          0% EPSON Scanner
          0% EEventManager
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      288 MB Mail
      210 MB softwareupdated
      189 MB Numbers
      116 MB Safari
      97 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
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      39 MB Free RAM
      1.63 GB Active RAM
      1.62 GB Inactive RAM
      659 MB Wired RAM
      30.11 GB Page-ins
      290 MB Page-outs

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    munish khanna wrote:
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