My Macbook Pro's speed is very slow and frustrating.

My Macbook Pro is about 3 years old and has gotten incredibly slow. I have some movies, pictures, and a bunch of PDF files saved to it but it doesn't seem like that should slow the computer that much. What should I do to speed it up? Is a full Factory reset in order? And, if so, would that fix the issues I am having? Any suggestions are appreciated.

A factory restore erases all your personal data on the disk and hopefully you have backed up everything to an external source just in case.
Not enough free space on the disk can slow your Mac down.
Control click your MacintoshHD icon on your desktop then click Get Info.
You'll see: Available and Capacity
Make sure there's at least 15% free disk space.
More tips here > Mac troubleshooting: What to do when your computer is too slow | Macworld

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For the screen resloution problem:
I don't know if you have solved your problem yet but i had the same exact problem this morning and was able to find the solution and fix it.
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Problem description:
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EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated 16 November 2014 00:35:40 GMT
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro9,2
1 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 4000 -
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 9 days 23:20:46
Disk Information: ℹ️
APPLE HDD HTS547550A9E384 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
Macintosh HD (disk1) / [Startup]: 498.88 GB (318.43 GB free)
Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked
Core Storage: disk0s2 499.25 GB Online
MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-8A8
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist
[failed] com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist
[failed] com.apple.gamed.plist
[failed] com.apple.sbd.plist
[failed] com.apple.spindump_agent.plist
[failed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.AirPlayXPCHelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.AssetCacheLocatorService.plist
[failed] com.apple.awdd.plist
[failed] com.apple.corestorage.corestoragehelperd.plist
[failed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
[failed] com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
[failed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[failed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.periodic-daily.plist
[failed] com.apple.periodic-weekly.plist
[failed] com.apple.softwareupdate_download_service.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.xpc.smd.plist
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[running] com.epson.eventmanager.agent.plist Support
[loaded] com.epson.ews.launcher.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.223 - SDK 10.6 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.223 - SDK 10.6 Support
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SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.0.0 Support
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116 MB Safari
47 MB sandboxd
47 MB WindowServer
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EtreCheck version: 1.9.15 (52)
Report generated September 1, 2014 at 11:21:27 PM GMT+10
Hardware Information: ?
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
8 GB RAM
Video Information: ?
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Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ?
OS X 10.9.4 (13E28) - Uptime: 0 days 0:8:46
Disk Information: ?
TOSHIBA MK3265GSXF disk0 : (320.07 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 319.21 GB (69.49 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
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Mac App Store and identified developers
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[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
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[running] com.seagate.SeagateStorageGauge.plist Support
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[failed] com.tvmobili.artwork.plist Support
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[failed] com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist
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iTunesHelper
Dropbox
SwitchResX Daemon
Android File Transfer Agent
Google Chrome
Actions Server
Content Manager Assistant
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LogitechHarmony: Version: 1.0.0.1 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 67 Check version
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.0.11 Support
net.juniper.DSSafariExtensions: Version: (null) Support
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.07 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 14.0.0.176 - SDK 10.6 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 14.0.0.176 - SDK 10.6 Support
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AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.07 - SDK 10.6 Support
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.1 - SDK 10.6 Support
DirectorShockwave: Version: 11.6.6r636 Support
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AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
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EyeConnect
Flash Player Support
Paragon NTFS for Mac ® OS X Support
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All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
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      7% Safari
      4% WindowServer
      2% Finder
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98 MB Safari
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82 MB CCleaner
74 MB Finder
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1.48 GB Active RAM
346 MB Inactive RAM
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1. This procedure is a diagnostic test. It changes nothing, for better or worse, and therefore will not, in itself, solve the problem. But with the aid of the test results, the solution may take a few minutes, instead of hours or days.
Don't be put off merely by the seeming complexity of these instructions. The process is much less complicated than the description. You do harder tasks with the computer all the time.
2. If you don't already have a current backup, back up all data before doing anything else. The backup is necessary on general principle, not because of anything in the test procedure. Backup is always a must, and when you're having any kind of trouble with the computer, you may be at higher than usual risk of losing data, whether you follow these instructions or not.
There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional. Ask if you need guidance.
3. Below are instructions to run a UNIX shell script, a type of program. As I wrote above, it changes nothing. It doesn't send or receive any data on the network. All it does is to generate a human-readable report on the state of the computer. That report goes nowhere unless you choose to share it. If you prefer, you can read it yourself without disclosing the contents to me or anyone else.
You should be wondering whether you can believe me, and whether it's safe to run a program at the behest of a stranger. In general, no, it's not safe and I don't encourage it.
In this case, however, there are a couple of ways for you to decide whether the program is safe without having to trust me. First, you can read it. Unlike an application that you download and click to run, it's transparent, so anyone with the necessary skill can verify what it does.
You may not be able to understand the script yourself. But variations of the script have been posted on this website thousands of times over a period of years. The site is hosted by Apple, which does not allow it to be used to distribute harmful software. Any one of the millions of registered users could have read the script and raised the alarm if it was harmful. Then I would not be here now and you would not be reading this message.
Nevertheless, if you can't satisfy yourself that these instructions are safe, don't follow them. Ask for other options.
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☞ Wait for the test to run. It usually takes a few minutes.
☞ Paste the results, which will have been copied automatically, back into a reply on this page.
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5. You may have started the computer in "safe" mode. Preferably, these steps should be taken in “normal” mode, under the conditions in which the problem is reproduced. If the system is now in safe mode and works well enough in normal mode to run the test, restart as usual. If you can only test in safe mode, do that.
6. If you have more than one user, and the one affected by the problem is not an administrator, then please run the test twice: once while logged in as the affected user, and once as an administrator. The results may be different. The user that is created automatically on a new computer when you start it for the first time is an administrator. If you can't log in as an administrator, test as the affected user. Most personal Macs have only one user, and in that case this section doesn’t apply. Don't log in as root.
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Triple-click anywhere in the line of text below on this page to select it:
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My macbook pro has recently become very slow

So this is the details about my macbook pro
Hardware Overview:
Model Name:          MacBook Pro
Model Identifier:          MacBookPro9,2
Processor Name:          Intel Core i7
Processor Speed:          2.9 GHz
Number of Processors:          1
Total Number of Cores:          2
L2 Cache (per Core):          256 KB
L3 Cache:          4 MB
Memory:          8 GB
Boot ROM Version:          MBP91.00D3.B08
SMC Version (system):          2.2f44
Serial Number (system):          C1*******TY4
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State:          Enabled
It was running fine until the last couple months when my microsoft office started to act a bit weird. But the speed was still fine until the last few weeks.
I don't very often turn off my mac which I've read to be a problem and that it should be switched off every now and then.
I also have repaired my startup HD and also cleared my disk spaces as suggested.
I've also tried the PRAM option and the OnyX option to give the computer a clean up and maintenance.
So when i first start up the macbook pro it would run ok with most of the applications i have. I check the CPU usage and its all Ok.
The one thing that takes up all of my CPU usage % is my safari web content. When i watch something on any site or on youtube, the whole macbookpro becomes really slow as all my RAM gets used up by the safari and safari web content. I've never realised how much it is meant to use up but I dont think it is meant to use up that much.
So then after watching something on youtube and such the macbook pro becomes extremely slow and sluggish and will need a restart to run normally
Can I please have some suggestions on what is wrong and how to fix it?
Any help would be greatly appreiated!
<E-mail Edited by Host>

From the Safari menu bar, select
Safari ▹ Preferences ▹ Extensions
Turn all extensions OFF and test. If the problem is resolved, turn extensions back ON and then disable them one or a few at a time until you find the culprit.
If you wish, you may be able to salvage the errant extension by uninstalling and reinstalling it. Its settings will revert to their defaults. If the extension still causes a problem, remove it permanently or refer to its developer for support.

Macbook Pro 15 Early 2011 VERY SLOW

I have tried everything (complete diagnostics, defragment files and volume) to speed up my Macbook Pro 15 running Mavericks. It's still very slow. System snapshot from Etre copied below.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Etre Check version: 1.9.12 (48)
Report generated June 21, 2014 at 4:13:42 AM EDT
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,2
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4 cores
8 GB RAM
Video Information:
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 512 MB
AMD Radeon HD 6750M - VRAM: 1024 MB
Color LCD 1680 x 1050
System Software:
OS X 10.9.3 (13D65) - Uptime: 1 day 16:40:55
Disk Information:
Hitachi HTS725050A9A362 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 499.25 GB (303.65 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS31N
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. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper:
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions:
[not loaded] com.Symantec.kext.SAVAPComm (11.0.6) Support
[not loaded] com.cisco.nke.ipsec (2.0.1) Support
[not loaded] com.symantec.kext.protector.panther (1.0f5) Support
[not loaded] com.symantec.kext.protector.tigerplus (1.0f5) Support
Startup Items:
CiscoVPN: Path: /System/Library/StartupItems/CiscoVPN
NortonMissedTasks: Path: /Library/StartupItems/NortonMissedTasks
SMC: Path: /Library/StartupItems/SMC
SymAutoProtect: Path: /Library/StartupItems/SymAutoProtect
SymProtector: Path: /Library/StartupItems/SymProtector
Problem System Launch Daemons:
[failed] com.apple.installd.plist
[failed] com.apple.softwareupdated.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
Launch Daemons:
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
[loaded] com.barebones.textwrangler.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
Launch Agents:
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[running] com.symantec.quickmenu.application.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[loaded] com.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist Support
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist Support
User Login Items:
iTunesHelper
Dropbox
Google Drive
Google Chrome
SAVDiskMountNotify
ScanNotification
SymSecondaryLaunch
Internet Plug-ins:
WidevineMediaOptimizer: Version: 6.0.0.12607 - SDK 10.7 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 14.0.0.125 - SDK 10.6 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flash Player: Version: 14.0.0.125 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.0.0 Support
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.2 - SDK 10.6 Support
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20125.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.9.0 - SDK 10.7 Check version
Audio Plug-ins:
BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
iTunes Plug-ins:
Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
User Internet Plug-ins:
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 Support
RealPlayer Plugin: Version: (null) Support
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Flash Player Support
SymAutoProtect
Symantec\nQuickMenu Support
Time Machine:
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 464.96 GB Disk used: 182.16 GB
Destinations:
EZ_TimeMachine [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 454.64 GB
Total number of backups: 1
Oldest backup: 2014-06-16 19:02:58 +0000
Last backup: 2014-06-16 19:02:58 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 454.64 GB < (Disk used 182.16 GB X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
      7% Google Chrome
      5% WindowServer
      2% ps
      1% Microsoft Word
      1% Dropbox
Top Processes by Memory:
254 MB Google Chrome
90 MB Finder
85 MB Google Chrome Helper
57 MB WindowServer
49 MB Microsoft Word
Virtual Memory Information:
243 MB Free RAM
1.44 GB Active RAM
1.49 GB Inactive RAM
1.42 GB Wired RAM
18.35 GB Page-ins
2.22 GB Page-outs

Thank you so much! This really helped, but I fear that there are still settings or installed software components that are slowing the macbook down.
Following is an updated
EtreCheck version: 1.9.12 (48)
Report generated June 26, 2014 at 6:30:51 PM EDT
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,2
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4 cores
8 GB RAM
Video Information:
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 512 MB
AMD Radeon HD 6750M - VRAM: 1024 MB
Color LCD 1680 x 1050
System Software:
OS X 10.9.3 (13D65) - Uptime: 0 days 15:59:50
Disk Information:
Hitachi HTS725050A9A362 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 499.25 GB (290.68 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS31N
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. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper:
Anywhere
Kernel Extensions:
[not loaded] com.cisco.nke.ipsec (2.0.1) Support
[not loaded] com.symantec.kext.protector.panther (1.0f5) Support
[not loaded] com.symantec.kext.protector.tigerplus (1.0f5) Support
Startup Items:
CiscoVPN: Path: /System/Library/StartupItems/CiscoVPN
Launch Daemons:
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
[loaded] com.barebones.textwrangler.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
Launch Agents:
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[loaded] com.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist Support
[failed] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist Support
User Login Items:
iTunesHelper
Dropbox
Google Drive 2.26.15 AM
Google Chrome
TextEdit
Internet Plug-ins:
WidevineMediaOptimizer: Version: 6.0.0.12607 - SDK 10.7 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 14.0.0.125 - SDK 10.6 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flash Player: Version: 14.0.0.125 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.0.0 Support
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.3 - SDK 10.6 Support
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20125.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.9.0 - SDK 10.7 Check version
Audio Plug-ins:
BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
iTunes Plug-ins:
Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
User Internet Plug-ins:
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 Support
RealPlayer Plugin: Version: (null) Support
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Flash Player Support
Time Machine:
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 464.96 GB Disk used: 194.25 GB
Destinations:
EZ Macbook Time Machine [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 465.44 GB
Total number of backups: 1
Oldest backup: 2014-06-25 10:19:02 +0000
Last backup: 2014-06-25 10:19:02 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 465.44 GB < (Disk used 194.25 GB X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
      35% Google Chrome
      12% WindowServer
      1% securityd
      1% ps
      1% blued
Top Processes by Memory:
459 MB Google Chrome
205 MB Finder
180 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
156 MB Microsoft Excel
115 MB mds_stores
Virtual Memory Information:
107 MB Free RAM
3.36 GB Active RAM
3.22 GB Inactive RAM
1.27 GB Wired RAM
7.13 GB Page-ins
968 KB Page-outs

Macbook pro mid 2012 suddenly very slow

I've had my Macbook Pro 13" (not retina) mid 2012 8 GB RAM for over two years and all of sudden it went from running as fast and smoothly as Usain Bolt to running about as fast as I do, which is extremely slow. Every time I try to do something on my mac (whether it be opening a program, starting up my mac, or just clicking on something), the spinning color wheel pops up and takes about 90 seconds to actually complete the action that I tried to do. Sometimes it just quits whatever program it may be running immediately. I already reset the SMC (that didn't work) and I really, really, REALLY don't want to have to take it to an Apple store. I'm currently running EtreCheck as I type this, but even that is moving extremely slow. I know it's not Yosemite because I've had it for about a month now and nothing has gone wrong until a couple days ago. I am a student in high school and therefore desperately need my mac's speed back. Did I mention it took 15 minutes just to write this post from my computer? Somebody help.

Finally the EtreCheck finished:
Problem description:
Color wheel keeps popping up every time I try to do something on my computer, whether it be open a program, click a link, type a paper… pretty much every time I try to do something. As a student, it’s impossible for me to take notes or type papers. Overall, the computer has suddenly become extremely slow as well during start ups.
EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated November 30, 2014 at 6:19:57 PM EST
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro9,2
1 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2-core
8 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 4000 -
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 1:12:59
Disk Information: ℹ️
TOSHIBA MK7559GSXF disk0 : (750.16 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
Macintosh HD (disk1) / [Startup]: 748.93 GB (551.76 GB free)
Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked
Core Storage: disk0s2 749.30 GB Online
MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-8A8
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.eltima.ElmediaPlayer.kext (1.58 - SDK 10.4) Support
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.AOSNotificationOSX.plist
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.divx.dms.agent.plist Support
[loaded] com.divx.update.agent.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.startx.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[running] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[running] com.eltima.ElmediaPlayer.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.privileged_startx.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
CheatSheet Application (/Applications/CheatSheet.app)
iTunesHelper ApplicationHidden (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
c3 UNKNOWN (missing value)
MEGAsync UNKNOWN (missing value)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 Support
OVSHelper: Version: 1.1 Support
DivX Web Player: Version: 3.2.3.1164 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 Support
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.4 - SDK 10.6 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
DirectorShockwave: Version: 12.0.0r112 - SDK 10.6 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 25 Check version
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Picasa: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.4 Support
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
Unity Web Player: Version: UnityPlayer version 2.6.1f3 Support
RealPlayer Plugin: Version: Unknown
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
Look Up in SpanishDict
Facebook Cleaner
1-ClickWeather
Facebook Improved
WasteNoTime
Facebook Photo Zoom
iTube Studio
Turn Off the Lights
AdBlock
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player Support
Java Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Destinations:
TOSHIBA EXT [Local]
Total size: 999.86 GB
Total number of backups: 2
Oldest backup: 2014-06-29 23:38:20 +0000
Last backup: 2014-06-30 04:34:48 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 999.86 GB > (Disk size 0 B X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
      15% WindowServer
      4% Safari
      3% com.apple.WebKit.Networking
      3% hidd
      1% CheatSheet
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
206 MB Safari
163 MB loginwindow
77 MB mds_stores
69 MB WindowServer
43 MB mds
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
4.43 GB Free RAM
2.76 GB Active RAM
508 MB Inactive RAM
885 MB Wired RAM
1.09 GB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs

Hello My macbook pro has suddenly become very slow,any solution?

I had no problems with my Macbook pro, since yesterday it became very slow ,i tried to close and remove many pages as possible,tried to update ,but still slow.
Any thing else to do?

Hey Tafaya,
Thanks for the question. I understand that you are experiencing performance issues with your MacBook Pro. The following resource may provide a solution, while it is titled for OS X Mavericks - the same steps apply for Yosemite:
OS X Mavericks: If your Mac runs slowly
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13895
Thanks,
Matt M.

My Macbook Pro's speed is very slow and frustrating.

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