MacBook Pro is slow to start and shutdown

hi
i have macbook pro 15 inch retina
from laat months its become slow in start up and shoutdown?
why?
how can solve it
tnks

hm... that's weird.
Someone at MacRumors suggested to clean the system cache and it seemed to have fixed this issue for him:
sudo chown root:admin / (enter password when asked)
sudo kextcache -system-prelinked-kernel
sudo kextcache -system-caches

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Why is my Macbook Pro very slow to boot and also everything else?

Hi,
When I start my computer, it remains at the silver screen with Apple logo forever. The startup boot is supremely slow.
Even while i am opening applications, the icons keep on jumping at the dock for a long time before the application starts.
The problem started about two months ago however it has worsened a lot recently. This is my etrecheck profile. Hope it helps. Any help will be appreciated.
My MacbookPro is very slow. Here's the Etrecheck report.
Let me know what i should do.
EtreCheck version: 1.9.15 (52)
Report generated September 5, 2014 5:53:36 PM EDT
Hardware Information: ?
    MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
    MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
    1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
    4 GB RAM
Video Information: ?
    Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
        Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ?
    Mac OS X 10.7.5 (11G63) - Uptime: 0 days 0:15:32
Disk Information: ?
    Hitachi HTS545032B9A302 disk0 : (320.07 GB)
    S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
        disk0s1 (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
        Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 319.21 GB (200.46 GB free)
        Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
    MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-898
USB Information: ?
    Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
    Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
    Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
        Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ?
    Apple, Inc. MacBook Pro
Kernel Extensions: ?
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.4.17 - SDK 10.6) Support
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.4.17 - SDK 10.6) Support
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.4.17 - SDK 10.6) Support
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP (1.4.17 - SDK 10.5) Support
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial (1.4.17 - SDK 10.6) Support
Startup Items: ?
    ciscod: Path: /System/Library/StartupItems/ciscod
Launch Daemons: ?
    [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
    [running]    com.cisco.anyconnect.vpnagentd.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
Launch Agents: ?
    [not loaded]    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.cisco.anyconnect.gui.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ?
    [loaded]    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
    [failed]    com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist
    [loaded]    com.divx.agent.postinstall.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist Support
User Login Items: ?
    iTunesHelper
    Octoshape
    Dropbox
    AdobeResourceSynchronizer
    fuspredownloader
    KiesAgent
Internet Plug-ins: ?
    o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
    OVSHelper: Version: 1.1 Support
    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.4.2 Support
    AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.07 - SDK 10.6 Support
    FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 14.0.0.145 - SDK 10.6 Support
    DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 2.2 Support
    Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20125.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
    Flash Player: Version: 14.0.0.145 - SDK 10.6 Outdated! Update
    iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
    googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.1
    AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.07 - SDK 10.6 Support
    SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.2 - SDK 10.6 Support
    JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 25 Check version
Safari Extensions: ?
    DivXHTML5
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    iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.1 - SDK 10.7
iTunes Plug-ins: ?
    Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.3 - SDK 10.7
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    OctoshapeWeb: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.8 Support
    Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes: ?
    DivX Support
    Flash Player Support
    Flip4Mac WMV Support
    Java Support
Time Machine: ?
    Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU: ?
         6%    firefox
         3%    airportd
         3%    socketfilterfw
         3%    WindowServer
         0%    fontd
Top Processes by Memory: ?
    496 MB    firefox
    111 MB    Dropbox
    94 MB    mds
    82 MB    Finder
    53 MB    WindowServer
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    508 MB    Inactive RAM
    975 MB    Wired RAM
    268 MB    Page-ins
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Any third-party software that doesn't install by drag-and-drop into the Applications folder, and uninstall by drag-and-drop to the Trash, is a system modification.
Whenever you remove system modifications, they must be removed completely, and the only way to do that is to use the uninstallation tool, if any, provided by the developers, or to follow their instructions. If the software has been incompletely removed, you may have to re-download or even reinstall it in order to finish the job.
I never install system modifications myself, and except as stated in this comment, I don't know how to uninstall them. You'll have to do your own research to find that information.
Here are some general guidelines to get you started. Suppose you want to remove something called “BrickMyMac” (a hypothetical example.) First, consult the product's Help menu, if there is one, for instructions. Finding none there, look on the developer's website, say www.brickmymac.com. (That may not be the actual name of the site; if necessary, search the Web for the product name.) If you don’t find anything on the website or in your search, contact the developer. While you're waiting for a response, download BrickMyMac.dmg and open it. There may be an application in there such as “Uninstall BrickMyMac.” If not, open “BrickMyMac.pkg” and look for an Uninstall button. The uninstaller might also be accessed by clicking the Customize button, if there is one.
Back up all data before making any changes.
You will generally have to restart the computer in order to complete an uninstallation. Until you do that, there may be no effect, or unpredictable effects.
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Hey all,
This is my first post/discussion so hopefully I'm posting in the right section and all. Anyway, as of recently (few days) my Macbook Pro 15" (model previous to the one just released) has been been slow + lagging, also when this happens my computer freezes, but its kind of different: I can still move the cursor around and stuff, but for instance, if its google chrome that freezes I won't be able to close it, (tried force quit), after this, my whole computer kinda freezes and I can't close any of my programs, I can't click on the menu's at the top to shut down or doing anything really, eg. change internet connections. Closing my macbook, like shutting the lid doesn't solve anything, only turning it off by holding the power button for a few seconds, which I'm almost certain isn't a good thing. I've had to do this like 3 times today and its getting pretty frustrating.
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Roshen,
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Second, since yours is a 2011 model, it will have come with Lion installed. Shut down your machine and boot up while holding down the Command and R keys. Open Disk Utility and verify your disk. If it comes up with errors, click repair.
If neither of these work, take your MBP into your local Apple Store. You should still be under warranty, even if you didn't purchase AppleCare. All beforehand and make an appointment.
Good luck,
Clinton

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Model Name:          MacBook Pro
Processor Name:          Intel Core i5
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Melophage,
I've been scouring the community for help, and hoping you might be able and willing to look at my etrecheck results and share any wisdom and feedback, problem causers you see! I updated to OS Mavericks through apple updates without really realizing I was installinga whole new system. I have been experiencing the lag issues that many others have, and have a Kernel_Task for which the CPU skyrockets at random and consistently slows things down. I've run disk repair in recovery mode, repaired permission, PRAM, a few 'basics', but have not really had success in addressing the issue (I guess because I don't really understand the issue!)
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Hardware Information:
          MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010)
          MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro7,1
          1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2 cores
          4 GB RAM
Video Information:
          NVIDIA GeForce 320M - VRAM: 256 MB
System Software:
          OS X 10.9.1 (13B42) - Uptime: 0 days 16:40:46
Disk Information:
          Hitachi HTS545032B9SA02 disk0 : (320.07 GB)
                    EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
                    Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /: 319.21 GB (200.7 GB free)
                    Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
          MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-898
USB Information:
          Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
          Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
          Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
                    Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
          Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
          Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
Kernel Extensions:
Startup Items:
          HP IO: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HP IO
Problem System Launch Daemons:
Problem System Launch Agents:
Launch Daemons:
          [loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist 3rd-Party support link
          [loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist 3rd-Party support link
          [loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist 3rd-Party support link
          [loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist 3rd-Party support link
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          [loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist 3rd-Party support link
          [loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist 3rd-Party support link
User Launch Agents:
          [loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist 3rd-Party support link
          [loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist 3rd-Party support link
          [loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist 3rd-Party support link
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          iTunesHelper
          WDQuickView
          HPEventHandler
          HP Scheduler
Internet Plug-ins:
          MacCouponPrinter3: Version: (null)
          Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.1 3rd-Party support link
          Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
          Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.1.2.72 3rd-Party support link
          RealPlayer Plugin: Version: (null) 3rd-Party support link
          Silverlight: Version: 4.0.60129.0 3rd-Party support link
          FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 12.0.0.38 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
          DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 1.1 3rd-Party support link
          Flash Player: Version: 12.0.0.38 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
          QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
          iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
          SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
          AdobePDFViewer: Version: 9.5.5 3rd-Party support link
          ContentUploaderPlugin: Version: 1.0 3rd-Party support link
          JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 51 3rd-Party support link
Audio Plug-ins:
          BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
          AirPlay: Version: 1.9 - SDK 10.9
          AppleAVBAudio: Version: 2.0.0 - SDK 10.9
          iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
User Internet Plug-ins:
          Move_Media_Player: Version: npmnqmp 07076003 3rd-Party support link
          fbplugin_1_0_3: Version: (null) 3rd-Party support link
3rd Party Preference Panes:
          DivX 3rd-Party support link
          Flash Player 3rd-Party support link
          Flip4Mac WMV 3rd-Party support link
          Growl 3rd-Party support link
          Java 3rd-Party support link
          Perian 3rd-Party support link
Bad Fonts:
          None
Old Applications:
          /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
          Solver:          Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    /Applications/Microsoft Office 2011/Office/Add-Ins/Solver.app
          /Applications/Microsoft Office 2011/Office
                    Microsoft Graph:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Microsoft Database Utility:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Microsoft Office Reminders:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Microsoft Upload Center:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    My Day:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    SyncServicesAgent:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Open XML for Excel:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Microsoft Alerts Daemon:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Microsoft Database Daemon:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Microsoft Chart Converter:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Microsoft Clip Gallery:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
          /Applications/Microsoft Office 2011
                    Microsoft PowerPoint:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Microsoft Excel:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Microsoft Outlook:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Microsoft Word:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    Microsoft Document Connection:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
          Microsoft Language Register:          Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
                    /Applications/Microsoft Office 2011/Additional Tools/Microsoft Language Register/Microsoft Language Register.app
          Microsoft AutoUpdate:          Version: 2.3.6 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
                    /Library/Application Support/Microsoft/MAU2.0/Microsoft AutoUpdate.app
          /Applications/iWork '09
Time Machine:
          Skip System Files: NO
          Mobile backups: ON
          Auto backup: YES
          Volumes being backed up:
                    Macintosh HD: Disk size: 297.29 GB Disk used: 110.38 GB
          Destinations:
                    My Passport [Local] (Last used)
                    Total size: 464.98 GB
                    Total number of backups: 39
                    Oldest backup: 2010-02-01 20:31:56 +0000
                    Last backup: 2014-01-02 04:25:58 +0000
                    Size of backup disk: Adequate
                              Backup size 464.98 GB > (Disk used 110.38 GB X 3)
          Time Machine details may not be accurate.
          All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
               4%          WindowServer
               3%          EtreCheck
               1%          Activity Monitor
               0%          sysmond
               0%          configd
Top Processes by Memory:
          152 MB          com.apple.IconServicesAgent
          131 MB          softwareupdated
          115 MB          Finder
          111 MB          Google Chrome
          61 MB          mds_stores
Virtual Memory Information:
          42 MB          Free RAM
          1.65 GB          Active RAM
          1.63 GB          Inactive RAM
          440 MB          Wired RAM
          822 MB          Page-ins
          0 B          Page-outs

I have a Macbook Pro 15" that is three and a half years old. Although it has slowed a bit, it still runs well and runs every program I need. Any tips for how to keep this old computer running well and in good health?

I have a Macbook Pro 15" that is three and a half years old. Although it has slowed a bit, it still runs well and runs every program I need. Any tips for how to keep this old computer running well and in good health?
I have a 250 gig drive and try to keep at least 100 gigs unused at all times, 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory, back up with Time Machine and CrashPlan, and have OS X 10.7.3.
This was my first Mac since an old Apple II GS. After that I used PC's and got really good at reformatting, replacing drives, reinstalling, defragging, resolving software conflicts, etc. Since switching back to Macs (five in my extended family now), I haven't had to do any of those things. So, although, the cost is three times as much, the aggrevation has been ten times less.
I'm retired and living on a fixed income and would therefore like to keep this computer running as opposed to constatntly upgrading.
That said, any tips?
Thanks
It does have a crack on the left of the screen case about 3/4'' up from the bottom. I've posted that as another question.

Kappy's Personal Suggestions for OS X Maintenance
For disk repairs use Disk Utility. For situations DU cannot handle the best third-party utilities are: 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. Drive Genius provides additional tools not found in Disk Warrior. Versions 1.5.1 and later are 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. I also recommend booting into safe mode before doing system software updates.
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):
Carbon Copy Cloner
Data Backup
Deja Vu
SuperDuper!
SyncTwoFolders
Synk Pro
Synk Standard
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.
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.
Adding more RAM, if feasible, and a new, faster hard drive may also help pep it up a little.

My macbook pro 2010 is really laggy and slow any help

my macbook pro 2010 is really laggy and slow any help

Hi..
Not enough free space on the startup disk can slow the system down.
Right or control click the MacintoshHD icon on your Desktop.
Click Get Info. In the Get Info window you will see Capacity and Available. Make sure there's a minimum of 15% free disk space.
Freeing Up Hard Disk Space - Mac GuidesFreeing Up Hard Disk Space - Mac Guides
Starting up in Safe Mode deletes system caches that can help also. Keep in mind a Safe Mode boot takes longer then a normal boot so be patient. Once you see the Desktop, click the Apple menu icon top left in your screen. From the drop down menu click Restart.
And disabling the resume feature can help.
Open System Preferences > General. Deselect: Reopen windows when quitting and re-opening apps

My Macbook pro often won't start up since I installed Lion, and I have to shut it down using power button. My desktop icons don't appear and the dock won't open. I only have the little circle of color spinning endlessly. What's wrong now!

My Macbook pro often won't start up since I installed Lion, and I have to shut it down using power button. My desktop icons don't appear and the dock won't open. I only have the little circle of color spinning endlessly. What's wrong now!

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of this exercise is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login. Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Be sure your Mac is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
Note: If FileVault is enabled under Mac OS X 10.7 or later, you can’t boot in safe mode.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem(s)?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

Macbook pro has slowed considerably and spinning beach ball appears lots

My Macbook pro has slowed considerably and spinning beach ball appears lots recently.
After I installed 10.5.7 it started happening. When I open anything including system prefs and apple apps the ball appears. I'm on 10.5.8 and it seems to be either as slow or slower. Startup is a bit faster now, but it'll go to the beach ball before I even do anything remotely intensive on the system.
My computer is almost 3 years old but I don't install any weird software on it and have 30% of my system disk free. I'm an audio guy and use logic, pro tools and generally keep my computer clean.
I've tried starting another user account to check if its my original user that has the issue, but thats just as slow too.
Please help...
Thanks
Oh yeah, I repaired disk permissions too but it hasn't seemed to have changed anything

Thanks for the reply Dale.
I have just tried that and Disk Utility said my MAc HD appears to be ok....????
So I don't really understand what else I can do...
I tried using Onyx a couple of months ago but it seemed to make things worse and more temperamental.
If there is a next level of solutions I could try it would be much appreciated.
This is what appears when I verify or repair the permissions... I doesn't change if I repair them though.....
Verify permissions for “Macintosh HD”
Reading permissions database.
Reading the permissions database can take several minutes.
ACL found but not expected on "private/var/root/Library/Preferences".
ACL found but not expected on "private/var/root/Library".
ACL found but not expected on "private/var/root".
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AirPort Base Station Agent.app/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "Applications/Utilities/AirPort Utility.app/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are lrw-rw-r-- .
Permissions differ on "Library/Application Support/ProApps/Internal Plug-Ins/BrowserKit/iLife.bkplugin/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are lrw-rw-r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/BrowserKit.framework/Versions/A/CodeResources ", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/DVD.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/FRSettings.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/FRSources.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/Movies.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/Music.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/Photos.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/Podcasts.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/TV.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/BackRow.framework/Versions/A/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ProKit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Leopard Panels.bundle/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "usr/lib/ruby", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are drwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are lrw-rw-r-- .
Permissions differ on "Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/Frameworks/InternetUtilities.bundle/Contents/ CodeResources", should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are lrw-rw-r-- .
Permissions differ on "Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/Resources/iTunesHelper.app/Contents/CodeResou rces", should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are lrw-rw-r-- .
ACL found but not expected on "Applications/TextEdit.app".
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
ACL found but not expected on "Applications/Time Machine.app".
Permissions verification complete
Thanks for your help
Owen

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