My HP LapTop is very slow

IHP Laptop using Wndows 7 and is very slow to open documents and other programes. The harddrive is not full.

I did the restore too. Same difference. I checked for viruses, I also used Spyware Search & Destroy. Same situation.

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Myron

Mea culpa
While i registered all my cs2 thru 6 versions and my lightroom 2 thru 4 versions and recorded the serials and saved the adobe registration emails. Since this came as a freebee with the camera i neglected this vital step. I have the instslled version on my old laptop but want to install it on my new one. Thanks to Jim Hess I got the serial so all is well in my world and I will register it with ADOBE
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Well how much hard disk space is left on your laptop?
If it's > 80% full, it will be slow.
You can try to defrag the hard drive and see if it helps.

MacBook Pro Kernel_Task over 300% ; laptop running very slow

My new (4 week old) MacBook Pro suddenly this weekend started running very slow with the fan running constantly. I found the "kernel_task" was running the CPU over 300%. I tried various methods mentioned in different threads but nothing worked. I eventually went all the way to wiping the disk and reinstalling the OS. This has NOT fixed the problem. I do not know where to go next. I am posting a copy of the EtreCheck report I ran, and I am looking for any help.
The next step is taking this thing back to the Apple store. I love my MacBook, but not when it is not lagging like something running Windows ME. I expected more out of this machine than this.
EtreCheck Report:
EtreCheck version: 1.9.11 (43) - report generated June 5, 2014 at 9:53:46 PM CDT
Hardware Information:
          MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
          MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro11,1
          1 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
          8 GB RAM
Video Information:
          Intel Iris - VRAM: (null)
System Software:
          OS X 10.9.3 (13D65) - Uptime: 4 days 4:34:59
Disk Information:
          APPLE SSD SM0512F disk0 : (500.28 GB)
                    EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
                    MacHD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 499.42 GB (487.46 GB free)
                    Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
USB Information:
          Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
          Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
          Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
                    Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Thunderbolt Information:
          Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper:
          Mac App Store and identified developers
User Login Items:
          None
Internet Plug-ins:
          Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
          QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
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
3rd Party Preference Panes:
          None
Time Machine:
          Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU:
               6%          WindowServer
               2%          hidd
               1%          Dock
               0%          com.apple.WebKit.Networking
               0%          mds_stores
Top Processes by Memory:
          188 MB          Safari
          165 MB          com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
          66 MB          WindowServer
          49 MB          Finder
          41 MB          com.apple.WebKit.Networking
Virtual Memory Information:
          4.96 GB          Free RAM
          1.64 GB          Active RAM
          387 MB          Inactive RAM
          849 MB          Wired RAM
          770 MB          Page-ins
          0 B          Page-outs

The kernel is using excessive processor cycles. Below are some possible causes for the condition.
Throttling
When it gets high temperature readings from the hardware, or a low-voltage reading from the battery, the kernel may try to compensate by interrupting the processor(s) to slow them down and reduce power consumption. This condition can be due to
a buildup of dust on the logic board
high ambient temperature
a worn-out or faulty battery in a portable
the malfunction of a cooling fan, a temperature sensor, a voltage sensor, or some other internal component
Note that if the problem is caused by a sensor, there may be no actual overheating or undervoltage.
If the computer is portable, test with and without the AC adapter connected. If kernel_task hogs the processor only on battery power, the fault is in the battery or the logic board. If it happens only on AC power, charging is causing the machine to heat up. That may be normal on some models. CPU usage should drop when charging is complete.
Apple Diagnostics or the Apple Hardware Test, though not very reliable, is sometimes able to detect a fault. For more thorough hardware testing, make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider.
If nothing is wrong with the hardware, then whatever you can do to improve cooling may help.
Installed software
User-installed software that includes a device driver or other kernel code may thrash the kernel. That category includes virtualization software, such as Parallels and VMware, as well as most commercial "anti-virus" products. Some system-monitoring applications, such as "iStat," can also contribute to the problem. You can test for this possibility by completely disabling or removing the software according to the developer's instructions, or starting in safe mode. Note, however, that disabling a system modification without removing it or testing in safe mode may not be as easy as you think.
Corrupt NVRAM or SMC data
Sometimes the problem is cleared up by resetting the NVRAM or the SMC.
External display
Connecting an external LCD display to some MacBook Pro models while the lid is open may cause this issue. If applicable, test by closing the lid or disconnecting the display. You might get better results with a newer LED display.

Laptop suddenly very slow

macbbook pro,2.8 intel,4gb memory, suddenly has become very slow

If your Mac runs slowly?
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13895
Startup in Safe Mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14204
Repair Disk
Steps 1 through 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5836
Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
Increase disk space.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13806
Run Etrecheck and look for and remove third party apps like antivirus software,CleanMyMac2, Rapport,etc
that may slow down the computer.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6173
Best.

Weird graphic before login screen and laptop is VERY slow

Hello,
So I have an Early-2011 MacBook Pro 17". Lately (past 3 months) the computer has been slower (which is normal, it's getting older) but now it is just unbearably slow and for seemingly NO reason. I have meters on the menu bar that say there is pleny of RAM left and the processor is running at 2%-6%. I can't figure out for a single reason why this is happening, but it is EXTREMELY frustrating, since only 2.5 years ago I paid 3200$ for this computer.
Now there is a weird graphic that appears RIGHT before the login screen appears. I have attached a photo. I currently own an iPhone 5, iPad 4, iMac 20" (2008), MacBook Pro 17" (early 2011), and an iPod Touch 3rd Generation. I have had problems with almost all the products, but yet have remained a die-hard Apple fan. I'm beginning to question my affinity to Apple, because I could have purchased a 17" Windows computer for MUCH less and then just replaced it this year. Instead I thought this piece of junk would last me 6 years.... This is hardly looking like it will be the case, as I can barely do anything on it as of now.
It's an early-2011 MacBook Pro 17", with a 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of 1333MHz DDR3 RAM and a 750GB Western Digital Black hard drive running at 7200RPM.

justinjsc,
I can’t explain the weird graphic, but I can offer something to try regarding the slowdown. Boot your MacBook Pro into Recovery mode by holding down a Command key and the R key as it starts up. Once the Mac OS X Utilities menu appears, select Disk Utility. On the left-hand side of the Disk Utility window, select your internal disk’s boot partition (typically called “Macintosh HD”). On the right-hand side, press the Verify Disk button if it’s not greyed out; if it is greyed out, or if it reports that errors were found, press the Repair Disk button. Once the verification/repair is completed, exit Disk Utility and select Restart from the Apple menu to restart in normal mode. Did this make any difference?
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How are checking your emails? I had a similar problem but surfing the web with Safari, then I discovered that there was an update for Safari, updated and the problem is gone. Working great.

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I updated my mac osx and now my laptop is very slow and the fan is often working.
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Looks like it uses high capacity Compact Flash cards. For that you would need a reader like this:
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Hi people,
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The hidden partition is created by Vista and its contains the data and files which are necessary to repair the OS.
You can pres F8 when powering the unit.
Then a menu should appear.
Here you could choose first option: Repair my Computer.
Now new windows will appear.
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Thanks so much!

FCP, and all software on OSX, has a few different "preference" files (the extension is .plist), which store all your user settings. Each time you resize a window, change a setting, anything, this file is re-written. Kinda easy to see how they would become corrupt every now and then.
-Close FCP
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-Empty your trash
Relaunch FCP and see if that worked.
Download FCP Rescue to make this process easier in the future. When you have FCP running really smooth, open FCP Rescue and create a backup of your preference files. If it starts acting wanky, just run FCP Rescue and Restore your backup preferences. Works really slick, and it's free.
EDIT: Or use the really simple explaination that X posted as I was typing.

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Now it is clear which it wasn't before! We can't see what you have done or not so a good descriptions does help when communicating.
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Firefox Hello is simply a wrapper for technology already in Firefox, it doesn't negatively impact performance if you aren't using it. Are you saying that your entire computer is slow or just Firefox?

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I have a mini HP Laptop. It runs VERY slow and when I am typing, the buffer is WAY behind me. Also, when trying to view videos online - eg. You Tube, everything is in slow motion or freezes. Same with Skype and Facebook. Slower than the old dial up internet!!!!
The operating system is Windows 7 which came loaded with the laptop.

Hello Seachange51,
Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience! To help you get the most out of the HP Forums I would like to direct your attention to the HP Forums Guide First Time Here? Learn How to Post and More. I understand that your notebook is functioning very slowly, and I would be happy to guide you towards a resolution! To begin, I will need to ask you a few questions:
What is the Product and Model Number of your desktop computer?
Has your computer completed all of its important Windows Updates?
Have you updated your HP drivers using the HP Support Assistant?
Is this an on-going, or recent issue?
In the meantime, I recommend following this document on Improving System Performance without Adding Memory (Windows 7). This should help improve the speed and efficiency of your notebook.
Please re-post with the results of your troubleshooting, as well as the requested information above. I look forward to your reply!
Regards
MechPilot
I work on behalf of HP
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MachineInformation stopped working/ Laptop very slow

Hello,
I tried out the things that I found for this Problem, but it still doesn't work. When I boot my Thinkpad Edge E145 I always get a message that MachineInformation doesn't work. In general the Laptop is very, very slow and a lot of programms stop working sometimes. What can I do?

You can download a free copy of Windows 7, 8, 10 from Microsoft's site and run Windows repair.

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Hi all,
I'm trying to initialize a new 80Gb laptop HD before installing a new copy of Panther on it for installation into a Mac mini. I'm doing the initialization, via a firewire cable and Macally enclosure, to a G4 MDD running Panther 10.3.9 using DiskUtility.
The initialization is very slow, top showing DiskUtility using around 1% of the CPU most of the time. The initialization has been running for 24+ hours and it's still going. The progress bar on DiskUtility has barely moved since it started.
Is the slowness a sign that my firewire port on the G4 motherboard is having a problem?
And can I safely just quit DiskUtility and put the HD back in the mini and do the initialization and installation via the Panther install discs directly on the Mac mini? Or am I stuck with waiting until it ends, since otherwise I'll screw up the partition map on the HD or something?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Ed

Hi Ed. Be sure in your disk utility the option "safety(s)" is/are not checked. This way the app writes zero
on all your hd blocks and, more, if 7 pass or 35 pass is checked the time will be veeeery long to finish.
Just initialize your disk the standard way, without any other option. You can also check your device integrity before init with the surface scan, this will take up more time but will ensure your device isn't defective. I've formatted many hd through FW cable to external enclosure, succesfully.
regards
Rob

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