Mac running slow since digital tv retuning
I use my mac as a TV by (using Eye TV) but since retuning it for digital TV switchover my mac keeps running slow. The programmes stop and start whille the coloured wheel whirrs round. It last for about a minute and happens about every five minutes. Anyone got any ideas please?
Your system is simply not up to handling modern streaming video. What you describe is called 'buffering'.
(Are you really still stuck with the ancient Panther 10.3?)
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Mac running slow since installing Yosemite..help.
Problem description:
All facets of my iMac are running extremely slow since downloading Yosemite. Internet is slow opening pages, word is slow opening, I get the spinwheel all the time now having to wait and wait for things to open or close etc.
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated February 9, 2015 at 11:27:42 AM MST
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 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 4-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 0/DIMM1
Empty
BANK 1/DIMM1
Empty
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
AMD Radeon HD 6770M - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 2560 x 1440
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Time since boot: 3:50:59
Disk Information: ℹ️
ST31000528AS disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 999.35 GB (824.43 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5690H
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Generic Mass Storage Device 262.1 MB
ZOE (disk1s1) /Volumes/ZOE : 262 MB (259 MB free)
Canon MX310 series
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/Application Support/Symantec/AntiVirus
[not loaded] com.symantec.kext.SymAPComm (11.2.2f3) [Click for support]
/Library/Application Support/Symantec/Daemon/SymDaemon.bundle/Contents/PlugIns/FileSecurity.bundle/C ontents/Resources
[not loaded] com.symantec.kext.filesecurity (1.4.3f19) [Click for support]
/Library/Application Support/Symantec/Daemon/SymDaemon.bundle/Contents/PlugIns/SymConfidentialData.b undle/Contents/Resources
[not loaded] com.symantec.kext.confidentialData (1.4f5) [Click for support]
/Library/Application Support/Symantec/Daemon/SymDaemon.bundle/Contents/PlugIns/SymFirewall.bundle/Co ntents/Resources
[not loaded] com.symantec.kext.fw (1.0.3f5) [Click for support]
/Library/Application Support/Symantec/IntrusionPrevention/SavedEngine
[not loaded] com.symantec.kext.ips (1.3.1f7) [Click for support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverInt (0.0.74) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverVSP (0.0.74) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.symantec.kext.internetSecurity (1.3.2f5) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.symantec.kext.pf (4.2.1f7) [Click for support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
HP IO: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HP IO
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.hp.help.tocgenerator.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.rim.BBAlbumArtCacher.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.rim.BBLaunchAgent.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.symantec.uiagent.application.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.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]
[running] com.rim.BBDaemon.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.symantec.avscandaemon.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.symantec.deepsight-extractor.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.symantec.diskMountNotify.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.symantec.MissedTasks.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.symantec.navapd.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.symantec.navapdaemonsl.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.symantec.Sched501-1.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.symantec.sharedsettings.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.symantec.symdaemon.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.symantec.symSchedDaemon.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.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application Hidden (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
AdobeResourceSynchronizer Application Hidden (/Applications/Adobe Reader.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)
BlackBerry Device Manager Application Hidden (/Library/Application Support/BlackBerry/BlackBerry Device Manager.app)
HP Scheduler Application (/Library/Application Support/Hewlett-Packard/Software Update/HP Scheduler.app)
SymSecondaryLaunch Application (/Library/Application Support/Norton Solutions Support/Scheduler/SymSecondaryLaunch.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 [Click for support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.13 [Click for support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
WidevineMediaOptimizer: Version: 6.0.0.12757 - SDK 10.7 [Click for support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.7
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.7 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.13 [Click for support]
CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: Version 1.1.6
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 31 Check version
User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.79 [Click for support]
WebEx64: Version: 1.0 [Click for support]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player [Click for support]
Java [Click for support]
Norton\nQuickMenu [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 999.35 GB Disk used: 174.91 GB
Destinations:
My Passport [Local]
Total size: 0 B
Total number of backups: 0
Oldest backup: -
Last backup: -
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 0 B < (Disk used 174.91 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
6% defaults
2% WindowServer
2% AdobeReader
1% Finder
0% hidd
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
425 MB softwareupdated
296 MB defaults
107 MB Safari
103 MB AdobeReader
86 MB mds_stores
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
553 MB Free RAM
1.87 GB Active RAM
977 MB Inactive RAM
891 MB Wired RAM
1.21 GB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Feb 9, 2015, 07:31:11 AM Self test - passed
Feb 7, 2015, 10:35:37 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-02-07-103537_[re dacted].crash
Feb 7, 2015, 10:35:27 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-02-07-103527_[re dacted].crash
Feb 7, 2015, 10:35:18 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-02-07-103518_[re dacted].crash
Feb 7, 2015, 10:35:14 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-02-07-103514_[re dacted].crash
Feb 7, 2015, 10:34:33 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-02-07-103433_[redacted].crash
Feb 6, 2015, 05:21:07 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-02-06-172107_[re dacted].crash
Feb 6, 2015, 01:19:34 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-02-06-131934_[re dacted].crash
Feb 6, 2015, 01:18:33 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-02-06-131833_[re dacted].crash
Feb 6, 2015, 01:18:23 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-02-06-131823_[re dacted].crash
Feb 6, 2015, 01:18:13 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-02-06-131813_[re dacted].crashUninstall the Symantec Antivirus, it's useless and slows down the mac.
There's also a process called "defaults", which I can't seem to find the origin. If never seen a process named like that. Maybe someone else knows. It might be linked to the symantec though.
Also, either disable Time Machine, or set it up again, because it's not working.
More over, a system preference file is constantly crashing called "cfprefsd", which is linked to an app using a Cocoa Framework (I might be talking Chinese to you, but some may understand). I can't find any help regarding this particular crash, but reinstalling OS X should solve the issue (To reinstall OS X, follow the steps described on this support page: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18872 ) -
HT1338 mac pro runs slow since I installed mountain lion
mac pro runs slow since i installed mountain lion
First, back up all data immediately, as your boot drive might be failing.
There are a few other possible causes of generalized slow performance that you can rule out easily.
If you have many image or video files on the Desktop with preview icons, move them to another folder.
If applicable, uncheck all boxes in the iCloud preference pane.
Disconnect all non-essential wired peripherals and remove aftermarket expansion cards, if any.
Otherwise, take the steps below when you notice the slowdown.
Step 1
Launch the Activity Monitor 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.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Activity Monitor in the icon grid.
Select the CPU tab of the Activity Monitor window.
Select All Processes from the menu in the toolbar, if not already selected.
Click the heading of the % CPU column in the process table to sort the entries by CPU usage. You may have to click it twice to get the highest value at the top. What is it, and what is the process? Also post the values for % User, % System, and % Idle at the bottom of the window.
Select the System Memory tab. What values are shown in the bottom part of the window for Page outs and Swap used?
Next, select the Disk Activity tab. Post the approximate values shown for Reads in/sec and Writes out/sec (not Reads in and Writes out.)
Step 2
If you have more than one user account, you must be logged in as an administrator to carry out this step.
Launch the Console application in the same way you launched Activity Monitor. Make sure the title of the Console window is All Messages. If it isn't, select All Messages from the SYSTEM LOG QUERIES menu on the left. If you don't see that menu, select
View ▹ Show Log List
from the menu bar.
Select the 50 or so most recent entries in the log. Copy them to the Clipboard (command-C). Paste into a reply to this message (command-V). You're looking for entries at the end of the log, not at the beginning.
When posting a log extract, be selective. Don't post more than is requested.
Please do not indiscriminately dump thousands of lines from the log into this discussion.
Important: Some personal information, such as your name, may appear in the log. Anonymize before posting. That should be easy to do if your extract is not too long. -
MacBook Pro Stalls/Running slow since Mavericks Installation
On the advice of the more experienced here is a new thread.
Since installing Mavericks my MBP has gone from pretty much an instant response to requests, to stalling, the spinning pinwheel, longer startup and shutdown times, as well as slower access to websites (Chrome and Safari, though Safari appears slower).
I have been advised to run EtreCheck when I first joined a post regarding the same problem. I posted the results and was advised to work through some of the issues. This is the initial test result and the very much appreciated advice.
NOTE - EXTENSIVE TEXT TO FOLLOW.
I don't have a specific fix from your report, but I can point out what other users have had issues with.
JonUK_LTD wrote:
Kernel Extensions:
com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.1)
com.paragon-software.filesystems.ntfs (82)
Problem System Launch Agents:
[System] com.paragon.NTFS.trial.plist 3rd-Party support link
[System] com.paragon.NTFS.upd.plist 3rd-Party support link
Launch Daemons:
[System] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist 3rd-Party support link
[System] com.sierrawireless.SwitchTool.plist 3rd-Party support link
User Launch Agents:
[not loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist 3rd-Party support link
[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.helperTool.plist 3rd-Party support link
[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.trashSizeWatcher.plist 3rd-Party support link
[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.volumeWatcher.plist 3rd-Party support link
[not loaded] uk.co.markallan.clamxav.freshclam.plist 3rd-Party support link
User Login Items:
Clocks
FaceTab Pro for Facebook
GrowlTunes
Yoink
Dropbox
SpeechSynthesisServer
Internet Plug-ins:
LogMeInSafari64: Version: 1.0.730 3rd-Party support link
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.4.2 3rd-Party support link
OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.6 3rd-Party support link
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.6 3rd-Party support link
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 12.0.0.70 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
LogMeIn: Version: 1.0.730 3rd-Party support link
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20913.0 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
Flash Player: Version: 12.0.0.70 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
LogMeInSafari32: Version: 1.0.730 3rd-Party support link
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.6 3rd-Party support link
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.8.0 - SDK 10.9 Outdated! Update
Safari Extensions:
Add To Amazon Wish List: Version: 1.4
User Internet Plug-ins:
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 3rd-Party support link
fbplugin_1_0_1: Version: (null) 3rd-Party support link
fbplugin_1_0_3: Version: (null) 3rd-Party support link
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Connect360 3rd-Party support link
Flash Player 3rd-Party support link
Flip4Mac WMV 3rd-Party support link
Growl 3rd-Party support link
MacFUSE 3rd-Party support link
Paragon NTFS for Mac ® OS X 3rd-Party support link
Old Applications:
Plex Media Server: Version: 0.9.3.4 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Plex Plug-in Installer: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
HyperDesktop: Version: 1.1 - SDK 10.0 3rd-Party support link
Top Processes by CPU:
3% WindowServer
2% mdworker
2% MenuTab Pro for Facebook
1% EtreCheck
0% mds_stores
Top Processes by Memory:
176 MB softwareupdated
156 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
123 MB MenuTab Pro for Facebook
115 MB Google Chrome
70 MB Dropbox
Red is the items I'd look at these are mostly 'system level' - they can alter a lot in the OS. Check the developers website, update or remove the apps if the developer doesn't say it supports 10.9 or if you can live without them.
Soundflower is out of date & it is a 'kernel extension', the kernel is the core of the OS - you don't want any old code running here.
The installer has a removal tool too https://code.google.com/p/soundflower/ so update or remove it if you don't use it.
Update or remove Paragon's NTFS tool, it is running at a system level & it's background jobs seem to be in a 'problem state', it also has something running in the kernel.
Adobe has an updater running, try to ensure Adobe's apps are all up to date, just incase they have stopped checking. Repeat with Google's apps, just launch the apps & look in the 'App menu' or the Help menu for updates. These companies tend to reinstall the updaters if you try to delete them, so there it little you can do but keep the apps updated.
It's odd that all your User Launch Agents: are not loaded, these are background jobs that start on login (if they are in a loaded state). The same principle applies, update or remove the related apps if they are not needed.
CleanMyMac is a concern - there are lots of posts here claiming it can break the OS - it can help you to remove files that are installed by Apple which is not the best idea. I am unconvinced that running 'maintenance utilities' all the time is a good idea, however the app removal tool may be OK for cases where a developer doesn't have an uninstaller. 'Cleaner apps' use RAM & can spend time scanning files which can slow other tasks. Search here for varied opinions on CleanMyMac. I also use ClamXAV, ensure that is upto date & so check it's engine & rules are current.
The purple items are 'user level' items (run on login of your account).
There is a simple way to see if your issues are because of 'user level' items, create a new test user account & login as that user. If the Mac is stable you can assume it is something within your 'user items'.
Check that you need the Login Items running every time you login. They are listed in System Preferences> Users & groups > select your account… login items tab.
You appear to have 3 LogMeIn internet plugins installed - is Safari behaving OK or running slow? I would consider removing most plugins & then installing them as you need them. You can look inside /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ and ~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ to remove them manually.
~/Library is your 'home library' Use the Finders Go Menu > Open Folder… and enter ~/Library to reveal it. Apple hid this Library folder.
I'd be tempted to remove the Java applet plugin - old Java is a real secuity risk & Safari has probably disabled this for you already.
There seems to be 2 Facebook plugins installed (probably inside your ~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/). Remove the oldest one & look for the newest release. Update the Safari Extension if it needs it too.
The Preference Panes are installed in /Library/PreferencePanes/ and ~/Library/PreferencePanes/. Open System prefs & launch each third party pref pane (the bottom rows) & check for updates if possible. These also have an ability to modify the OS, so any errors could effect everything. You can usually right click (or ctrl+click) to remove them from the preferences (it removes them from the OS, but may leave any libraries or extra tools behind - see if the developer has removal instructions).
I see you have Plex installed, does this run very often? I find it can drag a Mac to a slow crawl when it is indexing. I suspect Connect360 may do similar things, but I don't really know for sure what it does .
MenuTab for Facebook seems to be doing something with RAM & CPU, update or remove if you don't need it.
That may all be daunting, but it should help. Start with the system level items, and then look at updating the other items. You may find things improve after a cleanup & a reboot.
This was extremely helpful and I have gone as far as my knowledge will allow for now. I did make a bootable clone of the main HDD prior to doing anything, and now there seems to be little improvment following the suggestions made. Also along the way MacFuse was deleted and well as Flip4Mac and NTFS.
Things are far from perfect though and the MBP still stalls and is performing very poorly.
I have run another EtreCheck, results below;
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro5,5
1 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2 cores
4 GB RAM
Video Information:
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M - VRAM: 256 MB
System Software:
OS X 10.9.2 (13C64) - Uptime: 0 days 22:21:3
Disk Information:
FUJITSU MJA2250BH FFS G1 disk0 : (250.06 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 249.2 GB (71.96 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS23N
USB Information:
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Western Digital Ext HDD 1021 2 TB
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
TimeMachine BackUp (disk1s2) /Volumes/TimeMachine BackUp: 265.79 GB (101.83 GB free)
MAC OS (disk1s3) /Volumes/MAC OS: 1.22 TB (1.09 TB free)
MS DOS (disk1s4) /Volumes/MS DOS: 510.11 GB (509.98 GB free)
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
Problem System Launch Agents:
[System] com.paragon.NTFS.trial.plist 3rd-Party support link
[System] com.paragon.NTFS.upd.plist 3rd-Party support link
Launch Daemons:
[System] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist 3rd-Party support link
[System] com.bombich.ccc.plist 3rd-Party support link
[System] com.sierrawireless.SwitchTool.plist 3rd-Party support link
User Launch Agents:
[not loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist 3rd-Party support link
[not loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist 3rd-Party support link
[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.helperTool.plist 3rd-Party support link
[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.trashSizeWatcher.plist 3rd-Party support link
[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.volumeWatcher.plist 3rd-Party support link
[not loaded] uk.co.markallan.clamxav.freshclam.plist 3rd-Party support link
User Login Items:
FaceTab Pro for Facebook
Yoink
Internet Plug-ins:
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 12.0.0.70 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
Flash Player: Version: 12.0.0.70 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
Safari Extensions:
Add To Amazon Wish List: Version: 1.4
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:
fbplugin_1_0_3: Version: (null) 3rd-Party support link
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 3rd-Party support link
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Connect360 3rd-Party support link
Flash Player 3rd-Party support link
Growl 3rd-Party support link
Old Applications:
Microsoft AutoUpdate: Version: 2.3.6 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/MAU2.0/Microsoft AutoUpdate.app
Epson Printer Utility 4: Version: 9.17 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
/Library/Printers/EPSON/InkjetPrinter2/Utility/UT4/Epson Printer Utility 4.app
/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/MERP2.0
Microsoft Error Reporting: Version: 2.2.9 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
Microsoft Ship Asserts: Version: 1.1.4 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/Plex
Plex Media Server: Version: 0.9.3.4 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
Plex Plug-in Installer: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
GrowlTunes: Version: 1.2.2 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
WePrint Server: Version: 2.705 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
HyperDesktop: Version: 1.1 - SDK 10.0 3rd-Party support link
iCamSource: Version: 2.4.1 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
SLLauncher: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Silverlight/OutOfBrowser/SLLauncher.app
Time Machine:
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: ON
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 232.09 GB Disk used: 165.07 GB
Destinations:
TimeMachine BackUp [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 247.53 GB
Total number of backups: 13
Oldest backup: 2014-02-24 19:18:34 +0000
Last backup: 2014-03-01 14:13:56 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 247.53 GB < (Disk used 165.07 GB X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
3% WindowServer
1% EtreCheck
1% Folder Actions Dispatcher
0% mdworker
0% MenuTab Pro for Facebook
Top Processes by Memory:
152 MB MenuTab Pro for Facebook
115 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
111 MB mds_stores
111 MB Google Chrome
98 MB Mail
Virtual Memory Information:
1.04 GB Free RAM
1.47 GB Active RAM
176 MB Inactive RAM
660 MB Wired RAM
4.08 GB Page-ins
21 MB Page-outs
Also need to mention that the login items have all been disabled (though showing in these results).
Any advice on these specific speed related issues and how to return to the "old ways" would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jon.Myth of the Dirty Mac
I would un-install CleanMyMac. It has caused problems for others and in some cases has gone so far as to wreck their system.
CleanMyMac - Uninstall
CleanMyMac2 Un-install
Some other things to look at/try.
Activity Monitor - Mavericks
Activity Monitor in Mavericks has significant changes
Performance Guide
Why is my computer slow
Why your Mac runs slower than it should
Slow Mac After Mavericks
Things you can do to resolve slowdowns see post by Kappy -
Mac running slow with Yosemite
Mac Running slow with Yosemite install.
report is below. Now what do I do? Thanks Stu
Problem description:
Mac running very slow after Yosemite install. Wheel turns almost all the time
EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated November 7, 2014 at 10:14:41 AM PST
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 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 14:53:8
Disk Information: ℹ️
Hitachi HTS547550A9E384 disk0 : (500.11 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]: 498.88 GB (343.70 GB free)
Core Storage: disk0s2 499.25 GB Online
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-8A8
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
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
[not loaded] com.seagate.driver.PowSecDriverCore (5.2.3 - SDK 10.4) Support
/System/Library/Extensions/Seagate Storage Driver.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.seagate.driver.PowSecLeafDriver_10_4 (5.2.3 - SDK 10.4) Support
[not loaded] com.seagate.driver.PowSecLeafDriver_10_5 (5.2.3 - SDK 10.5) Support
[not loaded] com.seagate.driver.SeagateDriveIcons (5.2.3 - SDK 10.4) Support
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.AirPlayUIAgent.plist
[failed] com.apple.bird.plist
[failed] com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
[failed] com.apple.coreservices.uiagent.plist
[failed] com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist
[failed] com.apple.icloud.fmfd.plist
[failed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
[failed] com.apple.pluginkit.pkd.plist
[failed] com.apple.recentsd.plist
[failed] com.apple.SafariNotificationAgent.plist
[failed] com.apple.sbd.plist
[failed] com.apple.scopedbookmarkagent.xpc.plist
[failed] com.apple.security.cloudkeychainproxy.plist
[failed] com.apple.spindump_agent.plist
[failed] com.apple.syncdefaultsd.plist
[failed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.awdd.plist
[failed] com.apple.cache_delete.plist
[failed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
[failed] com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
[failed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[failed] com.apple.MobileFileIntegrity.plist
[failed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
[failed] com.apple.periodic-daily.plist
[failed] com.apple.periodic-weekly.plist
[failed] com.apple.smbd.plist
[failed] com.apple.softwareupdated.plist
[failed] com.apple.spindump.plist
[failed] com.apple.tccd.system.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[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
[loaded] com.sonos.smbbump.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
AdobeResourceSynchronizer ApplicationHidden (/Applications/Adobe Reader.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.0.11 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.189 - 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: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 71 Check version
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player Support
Flip4Mac WMV Support
Java Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: ON
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 498.88 GB Disk used: 155.18 GB
Destinations:
Seagate Backup Plus Drive [Local]
Total size: 3.00 TB
Total number of backups: 106
Oldest backup: 2012-07-30 21:42:20 +0000
Last backup: 2014-11-07 07:42:37 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 3.00 TB > (Disk size 498.88 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
12% mds
6% WindowServer
0% Dropbox
0% AppleSpell
0% fontd
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
90 MB Safari
34 MB WindowServer
26 MB mds
26 MB cloudd
21 MB soagent
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
64 MB Free RAM
766 MB Active RAM
721 MB Inactive RAM
1.13 GB Wired RAM
18.26 GB Page-ins
120 MB Page-outsmy mac is also running very slowly with that spinning beach ball constantly making its unwanted presence felt. i've tried the following so far:
- safe boot
- cleared items from Users / Groups | Login
- checked Activity Monitor to remove any processes in red
- run disk verify
- reinstalled the OS X
here is the output from my EtreCheck ...
Problem description:
mac running very slowly with yosemite
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated 8 March 2015 1:41:06 pm AEDT
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, Late 2012) (Technical Specifications)
iMac - model: iMac13,2
1 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 4-core
8 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 0/DIMM1
Empty
BANK 1/DIMM1
Empty
Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 2560 x 1440
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Time since boot: 0:8:1
Disk Information: ℹ️
APPLE HDD ST1000DM003 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 999.35 GB (737.74 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
USB Information: ℹ️
Apogee Duet USB
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Inc. MacBook Air SuperDrive
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/AirParrot.app
[not loaded] com.squirrels.airparrot.framebuffer (3 - SDK 10.7) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.squirrels.driver.AirParrotSpeakers (1.7 - SDK 10.7) [Click for support]
/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.apogeedigital.kext.ApogeeUSBDuetAudio (1.0.0a1 - SDK 10.9) [Click for support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.1) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.pctools.iantivirus.kfs (1.0.1) [Click for support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] com.ApogeePopup.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.DuetUSBDaemon.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] jp.co.canon.MasterInstaller.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
None
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.40.2.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 25 Check version
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
"Duplicate Tab" Button
Exposer
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player [Click for support]
Java [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 999.35 GB Disk used: 261.60 GB
Destinations:
Data [Network]
Total size: 2.00 TB
Total number of backups: 53
Oldest backup: 2014-05-24 09:36:55 +0000
Last backup: 2015-03-07 02:24:42 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 2.00 TB > (Disk used 261.60 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
9% cloudd
2% WindowServer
0% backupd
0% cloudpaird
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
258 MB Living Earth Desktop
180 MB cloudd
86 MB Finder
69 MB ocspd
52 MB Preview
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
16 MB Free RAM
1.67 GB Active RAM
6.19 GB Inactive RAM
710 MB Wired RAM
77.72 GB Page-ins
7 MB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Mar 8, 2015, 01:25:39 PM Self test - passed
Mar 7, 2015, 03:24:57 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Pages_2015-03-07-152457_[redac ted].crash
Mar 5, 2015, 10:20:58 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cloudd_2015-03-05-222058_[reda cted].crash
Mar 5, 2015, 10:14:51 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cloudd_2015-03-05-221451_[reda cted].crash
Mar 5, 2015, 10:14:42 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cloudd_2015-03-05-221442_[reda cted].crash -
Why is my computer running slow since upgrading to os x yosemite?
I upgraded my MacBook 13" Aluminum (2008) to OS X Yosemite earlier this year, and ever since, my computer has not been as fast as it was on OS X Mountain Lion or before. It ran fine then, but my speed has fallen harshly. Is there a way to make my computer operate faster?
Activity Monitor - Mavericks also Yosemite
Activity Monitor in Mavericks has significant changes
Performance Guide
Why is my computer slow
Why your Mac runs slower than it should
Slow Mac After Mavericks
Things you can do to resolve slowdowns see post by Kappy
Try running this program and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor. Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read.
Etrecheck – System Information
Unless you've added RAM since you bought the computer, you could probably increase the performance by adding RAM. The 2 places I’ve seen recommended most to buy reliable RAM are below. I have purchased RAM several times from Other World Computing and have always been very satisfied with the product and service. They have on-line instructions on how to replace the RAM. OWC has also tested RAM above what Apple states is the maximum. I now have 6GB installed on a machine supposedly limited to 4 GB.
Crucial
Other World Computing -
Why does my iPhoto open and run slow since upgrading to OSX 10.8.5
Why does my iPhoto open and run slow since upgrading to OSX 10.8.5? I have an Imac - Intel 2.5 GHz quad core I5 - with 20 GB of memory. Before the upgrade it was much faster.
Why does my iPhoto open and run slow since upgrading to OSX 10.8.5? I have an Imac - Intel 2.5 GHz quad core I5 - with 20 GB of memory. Before the upgrade it was much faster.
-
Mac running slow and fan running at high speed
MacPro1,1, osx 10.7.5, 8gb ram
My mac is running slow and fan running at high speed & very loud. On MRI diagnostic it passes everything except this error "CPU Proximity: Can't Read ". I did low level configuration and still having issue with unit.See Below.
Mac running slow and fan running at high speed -
Mac running slow, won't load pages
Mac running slow, won't load
See:
Mac Maintenance Quick Assist,
Mac OS X speed FAQ,
Speeding up Macs,
How to Speed up Macs,
Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance,
Mac troubleshooting: What to do when your computer is too slow,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Get set up,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Rev up your routines,
Maintaining OS X,
Five Mac maintenance myths and
Myths of required versus not required maintenance for Mac OS X for information. -
Mac Running Slow after Yosemite
I have upgraded this machine but now applications hang. I have cleared the cache, deleted applications such as Chrome, repaired permissions and turned off any start up applications.
This is the EtreCheck output. I am not sure how to read it - are there other items I should delete or amend? Thanks
EtreCheck version: 2.0.8 (95)
Report generated 30 October 2014 19:21:03 GMT
Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac11,2
1 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 CPU: 2-core
8 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 0/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI Radeon HD 5670 - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 1920 x 1080
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 0:16:44
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD1001FALS-40Y6A0 disk0 : (1 TB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 732.85 GB (85.41 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
BOOTCAMP (disk0s4) /Volumes/BOOTCAMP : 266.49 GB (165.37 GB free)
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
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
/Applications/Karabiner.app
[not loaded] org.pqrs.driver.Karabiner (10.4.0 - SDK 10.9) Support
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.2) Support
[not loaded] com.canon.cups.fax.print.kext.usbprintclass (4.0.0 - SDK 10.5) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.2.44 - SDK 10.6) Support
/System/Library/Extensions/ssuddrv.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.2.44 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.2.44 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP (1.2.44 - SDK 10.5) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial (1.2.44 - SDK 10.6) Support
Startup Items: ℹ️
HW_CreateNetwork: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HW_CreateNetwork
HWPortDetect_driver: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HWPortDetect_driver
Startup items are obsolete and will not work in future versions of OS X
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[running] jp.co.canon.CUPSCMFP.BG.plist Support
[running] jp.co.canon.ScanGearMF.appl.Canon-MF-Scan-Agent.plist Support
[running] jp.co.canon.UFR2.BG.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
[loaded] com.skype.skypeinstaller.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[running] com.microsoft.LaunchAgent.SyncServicesAgent.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.4.2 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Mismatch! Adobe recommends 15.0.0.189
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.5 - SDK 10.6 Support
GarminGpsControl: Version: 2.9.3.0 Release Support
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Picasa: Version: 1.0 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player Support
Flip4Mac WMV Support
Growl Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 732.85 GB Disk used: 647.44 GB
Destinations:
Time Capsule [Local]
Total size: 999.86 GB
Total number of backups: 43
Oldest backup: 2014-09-21 13:15:59 +0000
Last backup: 2014-10-30 18:19:13 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 999.86 GB < (Disk used 647.44 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
13% mds
4% com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
2% WindowServer
1% Safari
1% AppleSpell
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
180 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
146 MB iTunes
112 MB mds_stores
103 MB Microsoft Word
86 MB Safari
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
5.30 GB Free RAM
2.13 GB Active RAM
349 MB Inactive RAM
814 MB Wired RAM
1.53 GB Page-ins
0 B Page-outsYou do not need to use cleaning programs. They can destroy your computer operation as they may already have done.
CleanMyMac - Uninstall
CleanMyMac2 Un-install
After un-installing, run thos program to make sure you got all the pieces.
EasyFind – Spotlight Replacement
Activity Monitor - Mavericks also Yosemite
Activity Monitor in Mavericks has significant changes
Performance Guide
Why is my computer slow
Why your Mac runs slower than it should
Slow Mac After Mavericks
Things you can do to resolve slowdowns see post by Kappy -
cant find how to fix this
magicperfs - un-install using the developer’s instructions to make sure you remove all parts of the application. Some people recommend not installing an application unless you know how to remove it. Then try re-installing it.
Activity Monitor - Mavericks
Activity Monitor in Mavericks has significant changes
Performance Guide
Why is my computer slow
Why your Mac runs slower than it should
Slow Mac After Mavericks -
Downloaded the new Lion software and now Mac runs slow. What went wrong?
I downloaded the new Lion software and now my Mac runs slow. What did I do wrong?
That didn' t fix it for me. and I also repaired and verified disk permissions that didn't help. So how do I do the next steps? Can you lay it out slowly for me please?
if that doesn't fix your slow down open disk utilities
-repair and varify disk permissions
-reboot and hold comman-R
-open disk utilities once your on your recovery partition
-repair disk and verify disk
-reboot and you imac should be running at tip top shape
if that doesn't fix your slow down open disk utilities
-repair and varify disk permissions
-reboot and hold comman-R
-open disk utilities once your on your recovery partition
-repair disk and verify disk
-reboot and you imac should be running at tip top shape -
Mac Book Pro Running Slow since installing Mountain Lion
Since I downloaded Mountain lion this summer my MAc Bok has been running slow and running hot. I am not sure what to do. I checked my hard drive is only 4GB and I may need to upgrade it. But waht else can I do?
SaranYou need at least 20 GBs of free space on your hard drive and at least 4 GBs of RAM.
Things You Can Do To Keep Your Computer From Slowing Down
If your computer seems to be running slower here are some things you can do:
Boot into Safe Mode then repair your hard drive and permissions:
Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions Pre-Lion
Boot from your OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior and/or Tech Tool Pro to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
Repair the Hard Drive - Lion
Boot from your Lion Recovery HD. When the recovery menu appears select Disk Utility. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported, then click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the main menu. Select Restart from the Apple menu.
Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Restart your computer normally and see if this has helped any. Next do some maintenance:
Suggestions for OS X Maintenance
For situations Disk Utility cannot handle the best third-party utility is Disk Warrior; DW only fixes problems with the disk directory, but most disk problems are caused by directory corruption; Disk Warrior 4.x is now Intel Mac compatible.
OS X performs certain maintenance functions that are scheduled to occur on a daily, weekly, or monthly period. The maintenance scripts run in the early AM only if the computer is turned on 24/7 (no sleep.) If this isn't the case, then an excellent solution is to download and install a shareware utility such as Macaroni, JAW PseudoAnacron, or Anacron that will automate the maintenance activity regardless of whether the computer is turned off or asleep. Dependence upon third-party utilities to run the periodic maintenance scripts was significantly reduced since Tiger. These utilities have limited or no functionality with Snow Leopard or Lion and should not be installed.
OS X automatically defragments files less than 20 MBs in size, so unless you have a disk full of very large files there's little need for defragmenting the hard drive. As for virus protection there are few if any such animals affecting OS X. You can protect the computer easily using the freeware Open Source virus protection software ClamXAV. Personally I would avoid most commercial anti-virus software because of their potential for causing problems. For more about malware see Macintosh Virus Guide.
I would also recommend downloading a utility such as TinkerTool System, OnyX 2.4.3, or Cocktail 5.1.1 that you can use for periodic maintenance such as removing old log files and archives, clearing caches, etc.
For emergency repairs install the freeware utility Applejack. If you cannot start up in OS X, you may be able to start in single-user mode from which you can run Applejack to do a whole set of repair and maintenance routines from the command line. Note that AppleJack 1.5 is required for Leopard. AppleJack 1.6 is compatible with Snow Leopard. There is no confirmation that this version also works with Lion.
When you install any new system software or updates be sure to repair the hard drive and permissions beforehand.
Get an external Firewire drive at least equal in size to the internal hard drive and make (and maintain) a bootable clone/backup. You can make a bootable clone using the Restore option of Disk Utility. You can also make and maintain clones with good backup software. My personal recommendations are (order is not significant):
1. Carbon Copy Cloner
2. Data Backup
3. Deja Vu
4. SuperDuper!
5. SyncTwoFolders
6. Synk Pro
7. Synk Standard
8. Tri-Backup
Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQs on maintenance, optimization, virus protection, and backup and restore.
Additional suggestions will be found in Mac maintenance Quick Assist.
Referenced software can be found at CNet Downloads or MacUpdate.
Additional Hints
Be sure you have an adequate amount of RAM installed for the number of applications you run concurrently. Be sure you leave a minimum of 10% of the hard drive's capacity as free space.
Add more RAM. If your computer has less than 2 GBs of RAM and you are using OS X Leopard or later, then you can do with more RAM. Snow Leopard and Lion work much better with 4 GBs of RAM than their system minimums. The more concurrent applications you tend to use the more RAM you should have.
Always maintain at least 15 GBs or 10% of your hard drive's capacity as free space, whichever is greater. OS X is frequently accessing your hard drive, so providing adequate free space will keep things from slowing down.
Check for applications that may be hogging the CPU:
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder. Select All Processes from the Processes dropdown menu. Click twice on the CPU% column header to display in descending order. If you find a process using a large amount of CPU time, then select the process and click on the Quit icon in the toolbar. Click on the Force Quit button to kill the process. See if that helps. Be sure to note the name of the runaway process so you can track down the cause of the problem.
Often this problem occurs because of a corrupted cache or preferences file or an attempt to write to a corrupted log file. -
Mac running slow, worse since installing Yosemite from Lion
Mac started to run slow every now and then, updated to yosemite and now getting worse, slow to open programmes like iPhoto (getting jammed when using), websites and switching between the two. Get a coloured wheel often. More worryingly recently when waking from sleep, the left half of my screen is distorted like an old unturned TV!! I am a typical user with little knowledge on how macs work, so am nervous to do much. Have included the etracheck report for info. Can somebody tell me if i should take it to a mac "shop" or have any advice on fixing myself. many thanks
EtreCheck version: 2.1.1 (104)
Report generated 8 December 2014 21:37:40 GMT
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
1 2.4 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
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 4 days 14:0:17
Disk Information: ℹ️
ST9500325ASG disk0 : (500.11 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) / : 498.88 GB (256.65 GB free)
Core Storage: disk0s2 499.25 GB Online
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-8A8
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist [Details]
[failed] com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist
[failed] com.apple.Maps.pushdaemon.plist [Details]
[failed] com.apple.SafariNotificationAgent.plist
[failed] com.apple.scopedbookmarkagent.xpc.plist
[failed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist [Details]
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.AssetCacheLocatorService.plist
[failed] com.apple.awdd.plist [Details]
[failed] com.apple.ctkd.plist [Details]
[failed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[failed] com.apple.installd.plist [Details]
[failed] com.apple.nehelper.plist [Details]
[failed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist [Details]
[failed] com.apple.periodic-daily.plist [Details]
[failed] com.apple.periodic-monthly.plist [Details]
[failed] com.apple.periodic-weekly.plist [Details]
[failed] com.apple.softwareupdate_download_service.plist
[failed] com.apple.softwareupdated.plist [Details]
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist [Details]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper ApplicationHidden (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
DirectorShockwave: Version: 11.6.8r638 [Support]
AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin1017277: Version: AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin 1.0.17 [Support]
Unity Web Player: Version: UnityPlayer version 4.3.5f1 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20913.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.1 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: 1.1.9 - SDK 10.5 [Support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 25 Check version
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player [Support]
Java [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: ON
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 498.88 GB Disk used: 242.23 GB
Destinations:
USB-HDD [Local]
Total size: 0 B
Total number of backups: 0
Oldest backup: -
Last backup: -
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 0 B < (Disk used 242.23 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
2% hidd
1% Safari
1% WindowServer
0% com.apple.WebKit.Networking
0% DashboardClient
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
176 MB Safari
120 MB Microsoft Word
76 MB Mail
60 MB WindowServer
56 MB Finder
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
49 MB Free RAM
1.06 GB Active RAM
1.01 GB Inactive RAM
1.08 GB Wired RAM
13.66 GB Page-ins
500 MB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Dec 8, 2014, 09:23:48 PM Microsoft Excel_2014-12-08-212348_JEANETTEs-MacBook-Pro.hangBased on the information you need more RAM for what you are running concurrently.
You OS X installation is defective and needs to be reinstalled.
Reinstalling OS X Without Erasing the Drive
Boot to the Recovery HD: Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions: Upon startup select Disk Utility from the main menu. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions as follows.
When the recovery menu appears select Disk Utility. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the main menu.
Reinstall OS X: Select Reinstall OS X and click on the Continue button.
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.
Download and reinstall 10.10.1
Also see:
Reinstall OS X Without Erasing the Drive
OS X Yosemite- Reinstall OS X
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet
if possible because it is three times faster than wireless. -
Mac Book Pro running slow since Yosemite
Well sine installing Yosemite, my Mac is slow. I am not impressed with the new look and feel. All the minor changes seems to make my life and Mac more difficult. I have checked my storage space and I have lots of memory to be running Yosemite. I have checked the user group settings to ensure there are no programs running at start up, which use to be instant now takes a few minutes when turning on and I have to sign into my Mac. If I knew it was going to be like this I would have just installed Windows with the hassle.
I would like Maverick back..... or any better suggestions as I am LOVE my Macbook pro with retina display and want it back to working in prime condition prior to the Yosemite.
Here as some of the issues:
Turn on time 1-2 minutes plus I have to sign in
Safari s...l.....o.....w
Most programs are slow or shut down randomly such as pages and keynote
Synching with iPad and iPhone not always quick even know everything is cloud based (i.e.. took a picture the other day on iPhone, show on iPad still not on my laptop)
Just hate the look - but I guess I can live with that... or if someone knows how to make the tool bar clear again that would be great, not happy with the white.
These are just the surface of my issues, but the speed is the main item for all programs right now.Download and run EtreCheck http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck and post its result here. Hopefully it'll shad some light on your issue.
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