MacBook Pro freezes for awhile then resumes

I am running on a MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Inter Core 2 Duo with 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3 memory, and my OS version is 10.8.2. The MBP always will stop responding for half a minute and this occurs very frequently. When that happens, the rainbow wheel will appear. I can't do anything but wait for it to respond again. Sometimes, the whole screen will freeze.
I have sent my MBP to a local authorised reseller for diagnosis and it came back positive. The technician didn't detect any issues and they claimed the "freeze" is due to a slow machine running on OS Lion but that just doesn't make sense. Even if it is slow, it wont completely halt processing but my case is that.
Anyway, appreciate your input on the possible issues and its remedy.
Thanks a bunch!

See if there are any remedies to be found in here:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3521
Ciao.

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Macbook pro freezes for no reason even after installing 10.8 on a brand new hard drive

Macbook pro freezes for no reason even after installing 10.8 on a brand new hard drive.
Tried to reset pram, smc, nvram.
Tried installing new RAM.
Tried installing new hard drive.
You should know that my internal drive is installed in a cheap external case and plugged in a USB 2.0 port because i am waiting for a new hard drive cable.all
Yep all good things happened to me...i don't know if all these problems are linked, ahh and also my trackpad is behaving very erraticaly sometimes, it's like it is possessed by a ghost. My computer is not under warranty anymore so i'd like to avoid a trip to the Apple store but i'm close to doing just that.
Any help appreciated...

It's diagnostic software. It's supposed to help you find problems. I don't think anyone is making any software yet that fixes hardware problems.
That said, the two comments:
Le husky wrote:
Macbook pro freezes for no reason even after installing 10.8 on a brand new hard drive....
.....also my trackpad is behaving very erraticaly sometimes, it's like it is possessed by a ghost....
would lead me to think it's the logic board. On older MacBook Pro's both the USB I/O ports and the keyboard/trackpad are fed out of an integrated USB controller integrated into the South Bridge I/O controller. On newer models, the USB ports come out of an integrated North/South bridge controller and the keyboard/trackpad are handled by an SMC controller, which itself interfaces with the I/O controller. All of these items are on the logic board, and they're all unrepairable.
...unless of course the "internal drive [that] is installed in a cheap external case" is itself causing the problems. Another thing to try might be a different USB port, if you haven't done so already.
I didn't know the price for Scannerz went up. I could have sworn I only paid 30-some bucks for it. Maybe it was on sale at the time. I don't remember.
In any case, good luck.

My Macbook pro freezes for no reason? please help

Hi i have started to have a big annoyance with my mac. It will freeze itunes will stop playing for 10 or 20 seconds, the loading circle will show up, then eveerything will go back to normal. This occurs every 10 to 15 minutes i am surfing the internet or listening to music. Any suggestions to solve problem??

Hi All.
I had the same problem with my MacBook Pro 13" 2.26. I bought my MBP on July of this year is the new model.
I was using the leopard and this problem happen all days at each 5 minutes, so I updated to SnowLeopard build 1.6.1, I think this problem would be fixed, but this is with same frequency, each 5 minutes it happen.
My cursor change to ˜rainbow circle" and my computer freeze, the memory is not full, cpu is about 2%, so the pc was "idle".
Do know if exist any solution to it?
Apple is replacing this machine?
This is a hardware or software fail?
This problem can be resolved by warranty?
Thanks

Macbook Pro Freezing for 3 Minutes Every Hour

I have a Macbook Pro with a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB of memory (1067 MHz DDR3), running OS X 10.8.4.
Within the past couple weeks, my computer has started freezing for about 3 minutes at a time, exactly one hour apart. The time that it freezes seems to vary slightly based on how many/which programs I currently have running, but as long as my open programs don't change, it always sticks to that schedule (e.g., for most of today it has been every 40 minutes after the hour, so 3:40, 4:40, 5:40, etc).
I looked at my console logs around this time, and it has roughly the same thing going on each time it freezes.
At 5:40:
9/15/13 5:39:47.190 PM com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[143]: (com.apple.tccd[11302]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 5:39:47.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11302 [tccd]
9/15/13 5:39:48.947 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.cfprefsd.xpc.daemon[11301]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 5:39:48.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11301 [cfprefsd]
9/15/13 5:41:40.000 PM kernel[0]: disk0s2: I/O error.
9/15/13 5:43:02.000 PM kernel[0]: disk0s2: I/O error.
At 6:40:
9/15/13 6:39:24.343 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11377]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 6:39:24.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11377 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 6:39:34.932 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11378]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 6:39:35.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11378 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 6:39:50.501 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11379]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 6:39:50.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11379 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 6:40:00.853 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11380]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 6:40:00.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11380 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 6:40:11.811 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11381]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 6:40:11.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11381 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 6:40:22.569 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11382]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 6:40:22.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11382 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 6:41:49.000 PM kernel[0]: disk0s2: I/O error.
9/15/13 6:43:13.000 PM kernel[0]: disk0s2: I/O error.
At 7:40:
9/15/13 7:38:43.463 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11484]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 7:38:43.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11484 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 7:38:43.805 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.cfprefsd.xpc.daemon[11480]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 7:38:44.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11480 [cfprefsd]
9/15/13 7:38:44.119 PM com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[143]: (com.apple.cfprefsd.xpc.agent[11479]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 7:38:44.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11479 [cfprefsd]
9/15/13 7:39:09.385 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11485]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 7:39:09.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11485 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 7:39:10.267 PM com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[143]: (com.apple.CalendarAgent[11477]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 7:39:10.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11477 [CalendarAgent]
9/15/13 7:39:25.749 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11486]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 7:39:25.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11486 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 7:39:54.287 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11487]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 7:39:54.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11487 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 7:41:39.000 PM kernel[0]: disk0s2: I/O error.
9/15/13 7:43:36.000 PM kernel[0]: disk0s2: I/O error.
At 8:40:
9/15/13 8:39:10.467 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11530]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 8:39:10.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11530 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 8:39:11.164 PM com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[143]: (com.apple.tccd[11527]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 8:39:11.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11527 [tccd]
9/15/13 8:39:11.436 PM com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[143]: (com.apple.CalendarAgent[11525]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 8:39:11.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11525 [CalendarAgent]
9/15/13 8:39:20.863 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.sleepservicesd[11531]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 8:39:20.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11531 [SleepServicesD]
9/15/13 8:39:24.290 PM com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.cfprefsd.xpc.daemon[11492]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 8:39:24.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11492 [cfprefsd]
9/15/13 8:39:24.540 PM com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[143]: (com.apple.cfprefsd.xpc.agent[11491]) Exited: Killed: 9
9/15/13 8:39:24.000 PM kernel[0]: memorystatus_thread: idle exiting pid 11491 [cfprefsd]
9/15/13 8:41:16.000 PM kernel[0]: disk0s2: I/O error.
9/15/13 8:43:09.000 PM kernel[0]: disk0s2: I/O error.
etc...
From what I can tell, it starts to freeze around x:40, and then it appears to start working again when the first I/O error is listed. It works for maybe 10 seconds or so, then freezes up again until the second I/O error, at which point it is fine for an hour.
Does anybody have any ideas about what I can do? Thanks in advance for any help.

The boot drive is failing, or you have some other hardware fault. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider.
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2011 17" MacBook Pro freezes for over 5 mins on user password

Hey everyone,
I installed Yosemite on my 2011 17" MacBook Pro. Since then, after a period of my computer being on or after sleep, it appears that the process that handles login using my user password hangs for a bit and then proceeds to work.
On the login screen, after I enter my password, the focus is drawn off of the password field, and then the computer just sits for what seems to be about 5-7 minutes. This also happens when OS X asks me to enter my password to install / uninstall something; the login window just sits there and does nothing.
It doesn't happen right after a restart, and it seems like it happens more often after the computer goes to sleep and wakes back up, or has just been running for a while.
A couple other possibly related problems is that my system will sometimes just start to slow down and every app will slowly become unresponsive, sometimes to the point where I have to use the power button to do a hard reset. Also I've noticed that my system won't remember that I set my screensaver to "never" but will reset itself to "15 minutes" (which is annoying, because after I come back from the screensaver, my system takes a long time to log back in).
I can't do a system reinstall right now, and I've tried to do PRAM resets and disk repairs. Maybe I'm googling the wrong words, but I've searched and I can't find threads with my exact issue.
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Try these in order testing your system after each to see if it's back to normal:
1. a. Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM
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My Macbook pro freezes for 30 seconds upon flipping it open to start up, why?

I have a Macbook pro (mid 2012) and I went to install Mavericks but my computer crashed horribly. I couldn't get any of the keyboard shortcuts to work so I had to take it and turns out some sort of driver kernal needed to be rebuilt by the local mac place. Now, when I flip the computer open to load it up, it freezes for about 30 seconds after the grey loading screen with the bar. My mouse and window to type in my password shows up, but the computer is completely unresponsive at this time. Any way to fix this? I used to be able to just flip my laptop open before the update and get right to using it, its my favorite part about my macbook pro, would like to regain this quickness.... Thanks

Are you running any applications when you open the lid, specifically any applications that are heavy on GPU usage such as iMovie or Photoshop?

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My macbook pro freezes and then displays a blue screen with black stripes... do you know what's wrong with it?
I have a two and half year mac book pro... I've had some issues with the screen looking scrambled when I quit certain applications, but now it's turned into something worse. I'll be working on my computer and the thing will freeze. When I force restart, the first screen, the apple logo, will be a blue tint and won't boot up normally. Then I try safe mood and it will then boot just fine. But there are blue stripes on my screen. The screen alternates from a blue tint to normal and if the computer freezes again the screen will become completely blue with black stripes. I haven't tried reinstalling my software because I don't have the startup discs that came with my computer. If I was sure that would fix it I would purchase them, but if it's a hardware issue I'm afraid that I'm screwed. I've been able to successfully get the blue off my screen by putting it to sleep and then waking it up, but that's not working well anymore either.
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TS3423 why macbook pro freezes a lot for me now?

why macbook pro freezes a lot for me now?

I just wanted to follow this up by saying that you were entirely correct in your diagnosis of the situation. My computer did have the faulty part you linked to. I brought my laptop in and specifically told them to run that test, had it fail and then argued with the person at the genius bar and the manager. Eventually they offered to have it sent out and have everything replaced for free of charge. They did so mainly because I had complained about graphical issues almost every other time I had come in with problems and no one ran the test. They should have caught this problem during my warranty, but they didn't, even though I mentioned the problem.
Anyhow, after having the part replaced, I haven't had my computer crash a single time since, or had many of the issues mentioned above. I've never had this experience before. Even brand new, I got occasional crashes. Hopefully this new trend continues.
I do find that web browsing is still incredibly slow. Web browsers just chug along at a slow pace, even though I have great internet speed. Maybe I'll try just deleting my web browsers and reinstalling them...
Anyhow, thank you for your help and knowledge Clinton.

Macbook pro keeps cutting out then wont turn on for a while then when it does same thing happens! Does any1 have any idea what the problem is?

Macbook pro keeps cutting out then wont turn on for a while then when it does same thing happens! Happens with charger plugged in or not and green charge light stays on even when it cuts out and cant be turned on! Does any1 have any idea what the problem is?

Try SMC and PRAM resets:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379
Ciao.

Dears, i have purchased a new macbook pro with lion os, then after a while for a notification to update the iPhoto app, and when i tried to update it said that unable to update, then i uninstalled it, then i tried to install it but it said these apps co

dears, i have purchased a new macbook pro with lion os, then after a while for a notification to update the iPhoto app, and when i tried to update it said that unable to update, then i uninstalled it, then i tried to install it but it said these apps connot be installed on this computer!!!!!
what should i do
this problem started to annoy me, as am not able to edit any photo.
pls help ASAP

Thanks a lot i followed the instructions for safe mode (i found out that i was pressing the C button after restarting) i did whats written there but the repair couldn't be performed so in addition i needed to re-formate the HD so i erased the volume and then repaired the disk--> quite disk utilities --> start the installation from the installation DVD.
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I will be out of town for two months, will my MacBook Pro drain out by then?

I will be out of town for two months, will my MacBook Pro drain out by then?
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mmnoble88,
I mean that it should not be charged higher than 50% prior to a period of not being used. If its battery is higher than 50% just before you head out of town, you should let it discharge until it’s at 50% or less.

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My MacBook Pro freezes constantly when using Safari or Google Chrome. I have to reset to continue with anything.
It happens more often when using Java to play games and sometimes just closes the browser.

I don't know if we are experiencing the same problem, but this is what I did and it seemed to work for me so far.
Before anything I had to hard restart my laptop. hold power button until off then turn back on.
In Finder click on Go, then click Go to Folder. in the dialogue box type
/var/db/crls
In that folder there are two files that you need to move to the trash
crlcache.db
ocspcache.db
You will need to type in your password to move these to the trash.
Restart your computer and then Empty the Trash. It is very important that you empty the trash afterwards. I forgot to do this the first time and I had to restart the whole process. It has been a few days and I have been without any problems.
I am not claiming this process to be my own, I found it on another discussion thread and it worked for me. I don't have a link to it because I had to use someone else's computer and had no luck trying to find it again. This is the procedure I followed, I do remember it well and I wrote down the steps because I had to do it twice and got tired of combing through all of the websites I have searched looking for a fix to my problem. Hopefully this helps, and try it at your own risk of course.
Let me know if you try it and it works or not, good luck.

Macbook pro freezes alot runs slow

My 2011 Macbook pro freezes alot when multiple web pages are open and when I open programs its often really slow. I have seen a bunch of people recommend etresoft. I ran the check and here are my results. Would really appreciate someone helping me. I have looked into possibly upgrading ram anything on the hard drive I should upgrade?
Problem description:
slow opening programs sometime freezes
EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
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(early) 2011 13 in MacBook Pro freezes in syst pref...

My MacBook Pro freezes when attempting to access System Preferences. I am able to Force Quit but that's it. No clue what's wrong. Screen went black for about 30 seconds earlier tonight. Never had a problem before a previous update. Any ideas?

brandyx wrote:
My MacBook Pro freezes when attempting to access System Preferences.
Use your Finders > Go To Folder and type
/Library/Preferences
and hit GO
A window appears, now scroll down until you find
com.apple.systempreferences.plist
there may be two of them, one is a locked file and cannot be touched, the other drag it to the desktop, reboot and open System Preferences and reset your preferences.
If all is well, delete the desktop file.
If that doesn't work, perform a Reinstall Just OS X
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3046
If that doesn't work, then your going to need to log into another Admin account and remove the files of the other off the machine, delete the old user, reboot, recreate the old user account and return the files.
If you don't have another Admin on the machine, then your going to have to create one at the Single User Mode command line (hold command s while booting with a built in or wired keyboard)
Enter each comand exactly and press return after each.
mount -uw /
rm /var/db/.applesetupdone
reboot
use a different name obviously.

MacBook Pro freezes for awhile then resumes

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