Memory/Speed early 2009 IMac

I have an IMac (20 inch early 2009) With 2 GB 1067 MHz DDR3 memory and after updating to Yosemite 10.10.1  it has slowed down. I was wondering if increasing the memory would help speed things up?

I think upgrading RAM could help its performance. You can upgrade till 8GB(two 4GB DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM).

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  • I have an early 2009 iMac need advice

    I am new to this forum. As I mentioned in subject I have an early 2009 iMac with 4 GB of Ram. I am up to date with my operating system, running Yosemite 10.10.1.
    My problem is that my computer is slow - very slow.  It takes forever for the computer to start up and once it up forever for programs to load. Mail is the best example taking it a minimum of 5 minutes to load and in the mean time nothing else will load. RecentlyI started running the disk utility and repairing permissions.  That helps a tiny bit. I also got CleanMyMac 2 and use it as well. In reading some of the forum I noticed someone suggested to run an EtreCheck report and post its report which I have done.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks
    Problem description:
    Very slow starting up, many programs like Mail take forever to load
    EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
    Report generated March 26, 2015 at 11:31:44 AM EDT
    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 (20-inch, Early 2009) (Verified)
        iMac - model: iMac9,1
        1 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
        4 GB RAM Upgradeable
            BANK 0/DIMM0
                2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
            BANK 1/DIMM0
                2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
        Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
        Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
        NVIDIA GeForce 9400 - VRAM: 256 MB
            iMac 1680 x 1050
    System Software: ℹ️
        OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Time since boot: 3 days 18:48:22
    Disk Information: ℹ️
        WDC WD3200AAJS-40H3A0 disk0 : (320.07 GB)
            EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 319.21 GB (63.38 GB free)
            Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
        HL-DT-ST DVDRW  GA11N 
    USB Information: ℹ️
        HP Photosmart 7520 series
        Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
        Seagate Backup+ Desk Mac 2 TB
            EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            Seagate Backup Plus Drive (disk1s2) /Volumes/Seagate Backup Plus Drive : 2.00 TB (1.39 TB free)
        Western Digital My Book 1 TB
            EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            TIME MACHINE (disk2s2) /Volumes/TIME MACHINE : 999.86 GB (584.21 GB free)
        ALCOR Generic USB Hub
            Macally Peripherals Macally iKeySlim
        Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
            Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
        Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
    Gatekeeper: ℹ️
        Mac App Store and identified developers
    Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
            /System/Library/Extensions
        [not loaded]    com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftMouse (5.0) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileUSB (1.2.2 - SDK 10.5) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.seagate.driver.PowSecDriverCore (5.2.4 - SDK 10.4) [Click for support]
            /System/Library/Extensions/MotMobileUSB.kext/Contents/PlugIns
        [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileMS (1.0.0 - SDK 10.5) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileMTP (1.2.2 - SDK 10.5) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileUSBLAN (1.2.2 - SDK 10.5) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileUSBLANMerge (1.2.2 - SDK 10.5) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.motorola-mobility.driver.MotMobileUSBSwch (1.2.2 - SDK 10.5) [Click for support]
            /System/Library/Extensions/Seagate Storage Driver.kext/Contents/PlugIns
        [not loaded]    com.seagate.driver.PowSecLeafDriver_10_4 (5.2.4 - SDK 10.4) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.seagate.driver.PowSecLeafDriver_10_5 (5.2.4 - SDK 10.5) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.seagate.driver.SeagateDriveIcons (5.2.4 - SDK 10.4) [Click for support]
    Startup Items: ℹ️
        MxBtDaemon: Path: /Library/StartupItems/MxBtDaemon
        RetroRun: Path: /Library/StartupItems/RetroRun
        Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
    Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
        [killed]    com.apple.ctkd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.ifdreader.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.nehelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.periodic-weekly.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.wdhelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.xpc.smd.plist
        6 processes killed due to memory pressure
    Launch Agents: ℹ️
        [running]    com.hp.productresearch.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.motorola.MDMUpdater.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.motorola.motohelper.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.motorola.motohelperUpdater.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
    Launch Daemons: ℹ️
        [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.memeo.WDMemeod.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.sonos.smbbump.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.torch.update.agent.plist [Click for support]
    User Launch Agents: ℹ️
        [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
        [failed]    com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist [Click for support] [Click for details]
        [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
        [failed]    com.Hyperlync.HubManager.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]
        [loaded]    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher.plist [Click for support]
    User Login Items: ℹ️
        iTunesHelper    Application  (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
        System Events    Application Hidden (/System/Library/CoreServices/System Events.app)
        WDMemeoAgent    Application  (/Library/Application Support/Memeo/WD Anywhere Backup/Agents/WDMemeoAgent.app)
        WDDriveManagerStatusMenu    Application  (/Incompatible Software/WDDriveManagerStatusMenu.app)
    Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
        NPVirtools: Version: 4.0 [Click for support]
        Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
        Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.2.4 [Click for support]
        AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.13 [Click for support]
        FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        Silverlight: Version: 4.0.50917.0 [Click for support]
        Flash Player: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
        iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
        SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.8 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.13 [Click for support]
        GarminGpsControl: Version: 4.0.1.0 Release - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 25 Check version
    User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
        CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 [Click for support]
        RealPlayer Plugin: Version: Unknown [Click for support]
    Safari Extensions: ℹ️
        Look Up in SpanishDict
        Facebook Cleaner
        Ghostery
        Facebook Photo Rotator
        Facebook Photo Zoom
        My eBay Manager
        Facebook Ads Blocker
        eBaySpy
        Franker
        Awesome Screenshot
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
        Flash Player  [Click for support]
        Flip4Mac WMV  [Click for support]
        Java  [Click for support]
        Microsoft Mouse
        NetUpdate  [Click for support]
        Perian  [Click for support]
    Time Machine: ℹ️
        Skip System Files: NO
        Mobile backups: OFF
        Auto backup: YES
        Volumes being backed up:
            Macintosh HD: Disk size: 319.21 GB Disk used: 255.83 GB
        Destinations:
            TIME MACHINE [Local]
            Total size: 999.86 GB
            Total number of backups: 111
            Oldest backup: 2013-05-29 02:29:24 +0000
            Last backup: 2015-03-26 15:06:29 +0000
            Size of backup disk: Excellent
                Backup size 999.86 GB > (Disk size 319.21 GB X 3)
    Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
            12%    WindowServer
             5%    com.apple.WebKit.Networking
             4%    Safari
             2%    Google Chrome
             1%    coreaudiod
    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
        284 MB    mds_stores
        116 MB    Google Chrome
        112 MB    Mail
        90 MB    Safari
        73 MB    WindowServer
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
        69 MB    Free RAM
        1.20 GB    Active RAM
        1.14 GB    Inactive RAM
        816 MB    Wired RAM
        171.19 GB    Page-ins
        1.30 GB    Page-outs
    Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
        Mar 26, 2015, 07:14:59 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Verizon Cloud Service_2015-03-26-071459_[redacted].crash
        Mar 26, 2015, 07:09:52 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WDDriveManagerStatusMenu_2015- 03-26-070952_[redacted].crash
        Mar 25, 2015, 10:27:42 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/discoveryd_2015-03-25-102742_[redacted].crash
        Mar 25, 2015, 07:27:20 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Verizon Cloud Service_2015-03-25-072720_[redacted].crash
        Mar 24, 2015, 09:42:27 PM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/discoveryd_2015-03-24-214227_[redacted].crash

    Pay attention to what rkaufmann87 is saying, because I agree.
    Chrome is very resource intensive.
    It is possible you are running other memory intensive apps.
    You have a lot of 3rd party additions loaded at boot time.  Do you really need all of them?  Even after you get rid of MacCleaner (as suggested by rkaufmann87).
    Do you really need the seagate and WD drive software?  The Mac is fairly good at accessing disks without 3rd party intervention.
    Any of the 3rd party additions listed by EtreCheck that you do not need, you should consider uninstalling.
    That fact that you have
        171.19 GB    Page-ins
    in just about 4 days, says you have about 0.5megabytes per second.  That is a huge load on your disk drive.
    Either cut back on the RAM intensive apps, or get more RAM.  At least 8GB, but if your Mac supports it, 16GB.  Crucial.com and MacSales.com (OWC) are well respected by the long term forum contributes.

  • Want to clean and reinstall my early 2009 IMAC, but have Snow Leopard and no discs

    Have an Early 2009 IMAC.  My daughter (14, and an indiscriminate clicker of "OK" buttons on pop ups to get rid of them) has been using it for a year, and is it is now running very slowly, locking up, etc.  I am not particularly computer savvy, but would like to do a full clean of hard drive and reinstall.  Can't find the Snow leapard discs (My current OS X is 10.6.8), but want to go to yosemite to match my more current mac air.  Questions:
    1.  Yosemite haters, I know there are people who feel that this is a risk, but otherwise this thing is pretty much an attractive paper weight.
    2.  I could upgrade my RAM to 8 GB (only has 2 slots being an early 2009), is that necessary?  I would rather just upgrade and see how it goes.
    3.  I have backed up to time machine.
    4.  Yes, I bought a cheap PC (boo hiss) for my daughter, but at least she won't be touching this one anymore
    Below is my system information from Etrecheck.
    EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
    Report generated December 26, 2014 9:31:48 AM EST
    Click the [Support] links for help with non-Apple products.
    Click the [Details] links for more information about that line.
    Click the [Adware] links for help removing adware.
    Hardware Information: ℹ️
      iMac (24-inch, Early 2009) (Verified)
      iMac - model: iMac9,1
      1 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
      4 GB RAM
      BANK 0/DIMM0
      2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
      BANK 1/DIMM0
      2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
      Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
      Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
      NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 - VRAM: 512 MB
      iMac 1920 x 1200
      spdisplays_display_connector
    System Software: ℹ️
      Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549) - Uptime: 0:30:14
    Disk Information: ℹ️
      WDC WD1001FALS-40K1B0 disk0 : (931.51 GB)
      - (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
      Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 999.86 GB (644.62 GB free)
      OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5670S 
    USB Information: ℹ️
      Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
      Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
      Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
      Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
      Mitsumi Electric Apple Optical USB Mouse
      Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
      Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
      /System/Library/Extensions
      [not loaded] com.marvell.kext.USBGenericPrinterClass (1.0.0) [Support]
    Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
      [not loaded] org.samba.winbindd.plist [Support]
    Launch Daemons: ℹ️
      [loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
    User Launch Agents: ℹ️
      [failed] com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist [Details]
      [loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
      [running] com.hp.printerAgent.plist [Support]
      [running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist [Support]
    User Login Items: ℹ️
      None
    Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
      JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 13.9.8 - SDK 10.6 Check version
      FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.246 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
      CANONiMAGEGATEWAYLI: Version: 2.1.0.1 [Support]
      Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.246 - SDK 10.6 Mismatch! Adobe recommends 16.0.0.235
      CANONiMAGEGATEWAYDL: Version: 2.1.0.1 [Support]
      QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.6.6
      OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.0 [Support]
      Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.1 [Support]
      RealPlayer Plugin: Version: Unknown [Support]
      Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
      iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
    User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
      Move-Media-Player: Version: npmnqmp 071503000004 [Support]
      Picasa: Version: 1.0 [Support]
    Audio Plug-ins: ℹ️
      iSightAudio: Version: 7.6.6
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
      Flash Player  [Support]
    Time Machine: ℹ️
      Time Machine information requires OS X 10.7 "Lion" or later.
    Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
          20% storeagent
          3% Safari
          2% App Store
          1% WindowServer
          0% ps
    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
      116 MB App Store
      112 MB WebProcess
      60 MB mds
      52 MB WindowServer
      36 MB Safari
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
      3.10 GB Free RAM
      650 MB Active RAM
      286 MB Inactive RAM
      256 MB Wired RAM
      346 MB Page-ins
      197 KB Page-outs
    Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
      Dec 26, 2014, 09:02:06 AM Self test - passed

    You need to get rid of MacKeeper (Zeobit).  Do not use their uninstaller, follow the instructions here ...
    http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/21/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-malware/
    When that is done there does not appear to be a lot wrong if you correct the red ink entries.
    The 4Gb is sufficient for Yosemite though 6 or 8 Gb would be better.  You may find the download slow so be prepared.

  • Early-2009 iMac Windows 7 Pro 64-bit

    I have a 24" early-2009 iMac (2.66 Ghz, Intel based, 8 GB of RAM, 2 TB hard drive, Mountain Lion OSX).  Apple's website fails to list my particular iMac in the list of machines that can only run Windows 7 Pro 32-bit so I bought a 64-bit copy (there was another website that I located that listed my iMac as being capable of running both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions).  Today I went to load Windows 7 throuh bootcamp, but the instructions for bootcamp state that the 64-bit version can only work on iMacs starting in LATE 2009. 
    Does anyone know if the version of Windows 7 that I have will work with my iMac?  Anyone had any success loading Windows 7 Pro 64-bit through bootcamp on an early-2009 iMac?
    Please note that I posted a similar question earlier today, but it wasn't listed under this particular community and figured this was the better place to ask this question.  Also, I have reviewed other similar postings but most seem to get into the technical issues of loading Windows 7 through bootcamp, but don't address the issue here of using an early-2009 iMac.  If, however, I have overlooked such a posting then please direct me to it because I want to get Windows running so I can run Microsoft Office.
    Thanks.

    There has always been a way to get x64 to install - where there is will there is way. I have 2006 Mac with 64-bit processor (Xeon) but EFI is 32-bit, which would also mean that even if I used 32-bit Windows I would only be able to use a meager 1.9GB RAM! to say I ain't about to and amused at this is an understatement.
    http://www.gopulls.com/blog/2009.08.26/install-windows-7-x64-on-a-mac-beat-the-s elect-cd-rom-boot-type-error/
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2372797?threadID=2372797&tstart=0
    http://sergiomcfly.blogspot.com/2008/04/select-cd-rom-boot-type-when-installing. html
    Some require using your Windows in a VM first.
    VirtualBox is free VM
    Windows 8 Preview is also free (32/64 versions)
    The iMac was really strange. Even the 2008s had Penryn 64-bit processor and Apple had started supporting both MacBook and MacBook Pro 64-bit (they later degraded MacBook to not being supported in late 2008 - really ).
    You want Office, and it might run just fine in 32-bit in a VM so another reason to try VirtualBox - I know Excel runs better natively
    Macs that work with 64-bit editions of Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1846
    If you see this:
    "Installation error: Boot Camp x64 is unsupported on this computer model."
    Means just use control+click and "Troubleshooting Compatibility Mode" and/or use the BOOTCAMP64.msi app directly instead of SETUP or anything else. I know Lion Boot Camp support software is even more agressive at this whole "unsupported" stuff - very odd to say the least.

  • How do I get sound to work on my early 2009 iMac after upgrading to Yosemite?

    The sound on my early 2009 iMac has stopped working after upgrading to Yosemite from 10.6.8.
    It still makes sound when I boot it up, so I don't think this is a hardware issue.

    Hi qhaine,
    Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like you are having trouble hearing sound from the iMac speakers. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you resolve or isolate the issue.
    Troubleshooting issues with no audio from built-in speakers on Macs
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Have a nice day,
    Mario

  • Which Firewire Cable to Connect Drobo S to 24" Early 2009 iMac? Thank you.

    Hello Support Communities,
    Which Firewire cable do I need to connect a Drobo S to a 24" early 2009 iMac?
    Firewire 800? Firewire 400? 8 pin? 9 pin? 6 pin?
    Thank you.

    The iMac has Firewire 800 it is a 9 pin connector as shown…
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_1394
    https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Firewire800.jpg
    Wikipedia also says the Drobo S has Firewire 800 & USB2
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drobo
    A Firewire 9 pin to Firewire 9 pin cable should be fine, otherwise you could use USB2 but it is slower & less reliable than FW 800 in my opinion.

  • How to restore an early 2009 iMac running Mavericks back to factory settings without discs

    Today I got an early 2009 iMac from a family member, I would like to restore it back to its factory settings as if I was setting up a brand new computer. He does not have the discs that were originally with the iMac when he first purchased it. It is currently running on Mavericks OSX. Is it possible for me to restore this computer back to factory settings without the discs?

    No. Phone Apple and order replacements, or if you don't need iLife, buy a Mac OS X 10.6 DVD from the online Apple Store; the retail DVD can be used to create a bootable OS, but not to perform a true factory restore.
    (113872)

  • HT1423 i am replacing ram in an early 2009 imac. easy - right? but the pulling on the tabs didn't work. i have had the ram sticks out before; but now they don't budge. should i apply more pressure? use a tool to pull harder? will the tabs break off?

    i am replacing ram in an early 2009 imac. easy - right? but the pulling on the tabs didn't work. i have had the ram sticks out before; but now they don't budge. should i apply more pressure? use a tool to pull harder? will the tabs break off?
    sorry for the format - my 1st question...

    thanks Kappy.
    the computer has beem working for years after my 1st ram removal; but i may have pushed them back too hard. i did pull firmly - tried pulling up slightly; tried tugging on the sides of the stick; pulling in pulses. the only thing i have not tried is using needle nose plyers with protection on the tab film itself.
    have you had the pulling harder ever work? or break the tab?

  • Can i use my early 2009 imac 20 inch as a monitor for my xbox 360

    Hey,
    Ive got an early 2009 imac 20 inch and i was wondering if i could use it as a monitor for my xbox 360. And if i can what will i need to be able to connect it.
    Thanks

    Hey Niel, can you please tell me the procedures of getting virtual network computing and tell my everything some just by reading your reply i will be able to connect my xbox to my imac.
    Thanks for your help

  • Where is the cheapest place to buy 8gb ram upgrade for my early 2009 iMac?

    Where is the cheapest place to buy 8gb ram upgrade for my early 2009 iMac, I have bought before but current upgrade is causing mac to crash randomly!? Need to know a place I can buy Ram which is confirmed to work my my mac model, the current upgrade is working but Mac is very unstable.

    I meant more reasonable priced than apple
    That'll be almost anywhere else then!
    Yes, if it is made by Crucial and confirmed as suitable for your model of mac you will be fine. You can also buy direct from Crucial:
    http://www.crucial.com/eu/?cpe=pd_msn_uk
    which is what I would do (did).

  • Early 2009 iMac is running very slow

    My early 2009 is running very slow.  Takes about a minute to open Safari upon start-up....even opening up folders from finder take a long time.  Get the spinning beachball often.  Opening websites takes 30-40 seconds sometimes....they do open eventually.  I have run permissions repair from Disk Utility. Our iPad has no such problems.  iMac is hardwired, iPad is wireless.  I ran a report with "EtreCheck" but don't really understand what it is telling me.  I have about 100GB of space left out of 300GB.  Will attach "EtreCheck" report if I can figure out how!
    Thanks so much for any help!  Only recent changes I have made is upgrading iPhone and updating Charter Cable Security Suite.
    Problem description:
    iMac running extremely slow, e.g. Safari takes a minute to open upon start up…
    EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
    Report generated March 14, 2015 at 10:56:31 AM EDT
    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 (20-inch, Early 2009) (Verified)
        iMac - model: iMac9,1
        1 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
        2 GB RAM Upgradeable
            BANK 0/DIMM0
                1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
            BANK 1/DIMM0
                1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
        Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
        Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
        NVIDIA GeForce 9400 - VRAM: 256 MB
            iMac 1680 x 1050
    System Software: ℹ️
        OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Time since boot: 0:37:58
    Disk Information: ℹ️
        WDC WD3200AAJS-40H3A0 disk0 : (320.07 GB)
            EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            B&F's Mac (disk0s2) / : 319.21 GB (100.33 GB free)
            Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
        HL-DT-ST DVDRW  GA11N
    USB Information: ℹ️
        Western Digital Ext HDD 1021 1 TB
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            WD Elements (disk1s3) /Volumes/WD Elements : 1.00 TB (407.60 GB free)
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        Apple Inc. Keyboard Hub
            Logitech USB RECEIVER
            Apple Inc. Apple Keyboard
        Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
        Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
            Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Gatekeeper: ℹ️
        Mac App Store and identified developers
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            /System/Library/Extensions
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        [loaded]    com.f-secure.kext.fsauth (1.0.0d1) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.maxtor.iokit.IOFireWireMxBt (4.2.6) [Click for support]
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        MxBtDaemon: Path: /Library/StartupItems/MxBtDaemon
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        [loaded]    com.f-secure.relauncher.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.f-secure.trasher.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.hp.help.tocgenerator.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]
        [loaded]    com.f-secure.fsavd.dbhelper.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.f-secure.fsavd.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.f-secure.fsmac.firewall.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.f-secure.fsmac.fsupdated_guts2.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.f-secure.fsmac.licensetool.plist [Click for support]
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        [running]    com.iobit.AMCDaemon.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.klieme.TimeMachineScheduler.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]
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        [failed]    com.google.GoogleContactSyncAgent.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]
        [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.iobit.MacBoosterMini.plist [Click for support]
        [failed]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]
        [running]    ws.agile.1PasswordAgent.plist [Click for support]
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        Garmin Express Service    Application  (/Applications/Garmin Express.app/Contents/Library/LoginItems/Garmin Express Service.app)
        iTunesHelper    UNKNOWN Hidden (missing value)
        Messages    Application  (/Applications/Messages.app)
        Dropbox    Application  (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
        Skype    Application  (/Applications/Skype.app)
        Charter Security Suite    Application  (/Applications/Charter Security Suite/F-Secure Mac Protection.app)
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        Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.2.1.11  [Click for support]
        AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin101750: Version: AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin 1.0.17 - SDK 10.4 [Click for support]
        OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.6 [Click for support]
        Silverlight: Version: 4.0.60310.0 [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 Outdated! Update
        QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
        AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin: Version: AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin 1.0.17 - SDK 10.4 [Click for support]
        iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
        GarminGpsControl: Version: 4.2.0.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
        CANONiMAGEGATEWAYDL: Version: 3.0.0.2 [Click for support]
        JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 71 Check version
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        WebEx: Version: 1.0 [Click for support]
    Safari Extensions: ℹ️
        AdBlock
        Searchme [Adware! - Remove]
        Browsing protection
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        Safe Anywhere Mac Settings  [Click for support]
        Flash Player  [Click for support]
        Flip4Mac WMV  [Click for support]
        Java  [Click for support]
    Time Machine: ℹ️
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        Auto backup: YES
        Volumes being backed up:
            B&F's Mac: Disk size: 319.21 GB Disk used: 218.88 GB
        Destinations:
            WD Elements [Local]
            Total size: 1.00 TB
            Total number of backups: 142
            Oldest backup: 2010-09-24 03:28:31 +0000
            Last backup: 2015-03-14 14:11:02 +0000
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             0%    fontd
             0%    askpermissiond
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        52 MB    WindowServer
        47 MB    Safari
        43 MB    mds_stores
        41 MB    Skype
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        522 MB    Active RAM
        503 MB    Inactive RAM
        382 MB    Wired RAM
        4.66 GB    Page-ins
        34 MB    Page-outs
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        Mar 14, 2015, 10:56:09 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/MacBooster mini_2015-03-14-105609_[redacted].crash
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        Mar 14, 2015, 10:55:49 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/MacBooster mini_2015-03-14-105549_[redacted].crash
        Mar 14, 2015, 10:55:38 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/MacBooster mini_2015-03-14-105538_[redacted].crash
        Mar 14, 2015, 10:55:27 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/MacBooster mini_2015-03-14-105527_[redacted].crash
        Mar 14, 2015, 10:55:00 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/MacBooster mini_2015-03-14-105500_[redacted].crash
        Mar 14, 2015, 10:54:45 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/MacBooster mini_2015-03-14-105445_[redacted].crash
        Mar 14, 2015, 10:54:37 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/MacBooster mini_2015-03-14-105437_[redacted].crash
        Mar 14, 2015, 10:54:25 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/MacBooster mini_2015-03-14-105425_[redacted].crash
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    EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
    Report generated March 24, 2015 at 11:33:34 AM EDT
    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.
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        iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) (Technical Specifications)
        iMac - model: iMac10,1
        1 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
        4 GB RAM Upgradeable
            BANK 0/DIMM0
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            BANK 1/DIMM0
                Empty  
            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
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        NVIDIA GeForce 9400 - VRAM: 256 MB
            iMac 1920 x 1080
            DELL SE198WFP 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz
    System Software: ℹ️
        OS X 10.10.3 (14D105g) - Time since boot: 14:29:35
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        ST3500418ASQ disk0 : (500.11 GB)
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        [not loaded]    com.flipvideo.IOUSBCameraMassStorage (1.0.1) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.leapfrog.codeless.kext (2) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.leapfrog.driver.LfConnectDriver (1.0.1) [Click for support]
        [not loaded]    com.logmein.driver.LogMeInSoundDriver (1.0.0) [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.squirrels.airparrot.framebuffer (3 - SDK 10.7) [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.squirrels.driver.AirParrotSpeakers (1.7 - SDK 10.7) [Click for support]
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        [killed]    com.apple.cloudphotosd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist
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        [killed]    com.apple.ctkd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.geod.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
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        [failed]    syncmateStarter.plist [Click for support]
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        [loaded]    com.sonos.smbbump.plist [Click for support]
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        [failed]    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]
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        FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
        AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        Flash Player: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
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        Picasa: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
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        Dashlane: Version: Dashlane 1.0.0 - SDK 10.10 [Click for support]
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        Evernote Web Clipper
        Dashlane
        defaultsearch
        DuckDuckGo
        Save to Pocket
        AdBlock
        Tumblr+
    Audio Plug-ins: ℹ️
        VolumeLogic: Version: Unknown [Click for support]
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        Skip System Files: NO
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        Auto backup: YES
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            Macintosh HD: Disk size: 499.25 GB Disk used: 452.11 GB
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            Seif Capsule [Network]
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            Last backup: 2015-03-24 14:59:12 +0000
            Size of backup disk: Too small
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            35%    WindowServer
            23%    clamscan
            11%    Google Chrome
             2%    mds
             1%    coreaudiod
    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
        116 MB    Google Chrome
        115 MB    TweetDeck
        74 MB    Google Chrome Helper EH
        74 MB    Google Chrome Helper
        51 MB    clamscan
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
        90 MB    Free RAM
        979 MB    Active RAM
        772 MB    Inactive RAM
        962 MB    Wired RAM
        47.27 GB    Page-ins
        1.00 GB    Page-outs
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        Mar 23, 2015, 09:23:02 PM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/com.apple.preferences.internet accounts.remoteservice_2015-03-23-212302_[redacted].crash
        Mar 23, 2015, 08:55:04 PM    Self test - passed
        Mar 23, 2015, 01:05:28 PM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Pages_2015-03-23-130528_[redacted].hang
        Mar 23, 2015, 10:34:13 AM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/garcon_2015-03-23-103413_[reda cted].crash
        Mar 21, 2015, 07:17:12 PM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Kernel_2015-03-21-191712_[redacted].panic [Click for details]
        Mar 21, 2015, 01:41:17 PM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/TweetDeck_2015-03-21-134117_[redacted].cpu_reso urce.diag [Click for details]

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