Shutting down after certain time
I would like to use my mac to listen to before I go to sleep. Is there a function where I can set the computer to go to sleep after half an hour or so after I decide, not a set time every night? Maybe there is a widget or something, I know there is one for going to sleep, is this the best I can do? Cheers
Hi again:
(Chuckling at myself), that is very true!
As you know, you can tell the computer to shut down on a schedule (energy saver), but I do not know of anything that would do what you want.
Barry
P.S. I hunted a bit, but could not find anything relevant (other posts).
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IMac won't shut down after using Time Machine
Here is the thing: My iMac (late 2009, 24", 8 GB RAM) won't shut down when I use my external HD for Time Machine. After the back up I try to eject the external HD but the icon won't disappear on the screen, it only gets blank and is not clickable anymore. It is still visible in the menu of the Finder but with no ejection sign anymore. Programs that were open before won't close even if I use the forced shut down function. But it seems like they are closed as they don't appear on the list anymore. When I then try to shut down the whole system the screen goes black and the wheel turns for hours! So that I finally have to shut it down manually.
This happens only after using the external HD for the back ups and when I then try to eject it. If I don't eject it everything goes normal. If I don't connect it everything goes normal. Sure, you might say, hey leave it plugged in then. But as it is a 3 TB HD I also use it for my MBP so I have to eject it
Is this a known issue or a bug in the system of Yosemite? With Mavericks everything worked really well - no problems at all. On the MBP (late 2011, i7, 8 GB RAM) it also works well. So I am kind of annoyed the I always have to shut the iMac down manually which can't be that healthy for the system.
Any insights on that issue are highly appreciated - thanks a lot!
BirgitOkay, just realized that the same problem occurs with the MBP after rejecting the external HD
Icon gets blank, cannot be clicked anymore, while shutting down the MBP normally the screen goes black and the wheel is turning forever but nothing else happens. So I have to force it to shut down.
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Satellite Pro A300D gets to warm and shuts down after short time. HELP!!!
Hallo together,
i bought the Satellite Pro A300D notebook 3 weeks ago. Since the beginning I have the problem that the notebook gets to warm and shuts down within an hour!
I dont run any high performance application and I keep the left side of the notebook free so that the warm air can get away! I already cleaned the heatpipe by using a hoover.
That couldnt be! I need the notebook for work and thats impossible...
What can I do? Do I have it to send in?
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Message was edited by: DerVogelHi there DerVogel ,
Sounds like a Heat related issue ????????
Whenever it shutdown automatically does it turn on right away ? One symptom of a heat related issue is, it takes about several minutes before you can turn it back on again.
Here is how you can isolate the issue since it could also be a software related problem.
1) Turn on the system Tap F2 and boot on the system setup screen ( BIOS )
2) Just stay on the Bios , If it doest shutdown on the bios then you might need to reinstall windows. or check if system is infected with spyware or a virus.
But if it does the same thing then the best thing to so is to bring it to a Repair Center or Call Tech support for a depot service repair.
Cheers ! hope this will help.
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Safari keep shutting down after some time browsing.-
Hello, I would like to knowif this is happenning to more people, after some random time of browsing Safari closes with a memory dump window and asking me if it can report the problem.
This has happened 6 times in less than two hours and I have tried restarting the laptop, deleting cookies and resetting Safari, no success.
This is annoying because this is the first time this happens and I'm using my MacBook for more than 3 weeks now.
Thank you guys if you share ideas on this!after some random time of browsing Safari closes with a memory dump window and asking me if it can report the problem.
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Mulder -
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Interval Since Last Panic Report: 15746 sec
Panics Since Last Report: 1
Anonymous UUID: 6D0A9F4E-7842-8892-C4EB-02A0645B2A1F
Thu Feb 6 21:29:20 2014
panic(cpu 4 caller 0xffffff802e6b8945): Kernel trap at 0xffffff7faef3fe59, type 14=page fault, registers:
CR0: 0x000000008001003b, CR2: 0x0000000000000040, CR3: 0x000000003112b000, CR4: 0x00000000001606e0
RAX: 0x0000000000000000, RBX: 0x0000000000000001, RCX: 0x0000000000000000, RDX: 0x0000000000002400
RSP: 0xffffff812206b9b0, RBP: 0xffffff812206ba50, RSI: 0x0000000000000000, RDI: 0xffffff8101fb1000
R8: 0xffffff7faf13d8fc, R9: 0xffffff812206b584, R10: 0xffffffffffffffff, R11: 0xffffff802ec85ef8
R12: 0x0000000000000000, R13: 0xffffff812206bcf8, R14: 0xffffff8101fb1000, R15: 0x00000000ffffff00
RFL: 0x0000000000010282, RIP: 0xffffff7faef3fe59, CS: 0x0000000000000008, SS: 0x0000000000000010
Fault CR2: 0x0000000000000040, Error code: 0x0000000000000000, Fault CPU: 0x4
Backtrace (CPU 4), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff812206b650 : 0xffffff802e61d636
0xffffff812206b6c0 : 0xffffff802e6b8945
0xffffff812206b890 : 0xffffff802e6cebfd
0xffffff812206b8b0 : 0xffffff7faef3fe59
0xffffff812206ba50 : 0xffffff7faef33d37
0xffffff812206bbe0 : 0xffffff7faed2a0d7
0xffffff812206bc60 : 0xffffff7faed1659b
0xffffff812206bcd0 : 0xffffff7faed191d8
0xffffff812206bd40 : 0xffffff7faed19363
0xffffff812206bdb0 : 0xffffff7faed18dd4
0xffffff812206be10 : 0xffffff7faecdfc48
0xffffff812206be50 : 0xffffff7faecdef33
0xffffff812206be80 : 0xffffff7faecde2e8
0xffffff812206bef0 : 0xffffff802ea50e58
0xffffff812206bf30 : 0xffffff802ea4f95a
0xffffff812206bf80 : 0xffffff802ea4fa89
0xffffff812206bfb0 : 0xffffff802e6b3257
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Why it takes long time to shut down after i upgrade to OS X ver 10.8.2?
why it takes long time to shut down after i upgrade to OS X ver 10.8.2?
Can't really say, but I see this occurring on all of my Macs since the 10.8.2 update and keep reading about it at several other Mac user boards.
Bottom line: it's a general problem, but more of an inconvenience, than a serious problem. Probably will be solved with the next update. -
Mac book pro mid 2009 shuts down after a few hour of use and then is very difficult to reboot. Sometimes I have to wait hours, sometimes I have to repeatedly press the power button and then it will slowly start a little longer each press untill it completely boots. It has done this three times know. Each time I was watching a video.
Try running the Apple Hardware Test - sounds as if you've hardware issues.
Clinton -
my podcast app is shutting down after a few seconds iv tried to reinstall several times but nothing is working even after the podcast update last week im still having no luck getting it working any suggestions?
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Hi everybody,
I have Imac 5 processor and I guess installed Lion I am having difficulty with Wifi connection. Sometimes after shut down number of times still does not access wifi or if it does I can see wifi bar on iMac but can't open any webpage. Please help
ThanksHello:
There was an OS X 10.7 update released a month or so ago that fixed this problem. Run software update.
Barry -
Powerbook g4 shut down after turning on for the first time every day
in recent 2 weeks, my g4 suddenly shut down after turning on 5min to several hours the 1st time everyday. after turning on 2nd time, a note show on the screen that "your computer clock is set to a date before March 24th, 2001, this may cause some applicaiton to behavior erratically" and recommed to reset the date and time. but the time is correct when i check the date&time. the battery is not out of power at that time. anyone has the same problem?
I'm not really familiar with System Optimizer, but I guess it is somewhat like Onyx or Cocktail, a system utility. You must be cleaning your caches too deeply. When you launch a document after this, an alert message appears. This relates to Security Update 2004-06-07 which was issued before 10.4 was released. So it existed in Panther, too. I would say if your utility gives you any control of what is cleaned in your caches, be choosy about it. See Dr. Smoke's FAQ here:
Side effects of System cache cleaning
If I might quote one passage:"However, after performing a System-level cache cleaning, you may again see these alerts for previously-approved applications as a System-level cache cleaning may remove the
com.apple.LaunchServices*.csstore
files in your Computer > Mac OS X > Library > Caches folder. These files save, among other things, information indicating the applications you have previously approved for launch. Some cache-cleaning utilities retain these files to preserve your list of approved applications, while others remove them as they are saved in a System-related cache folder."
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Since I installed Mountain Lion, my iMac has shut down after 15-20 minutes. I have adjusted screen saver, shut down time, and sleep after. Nothing seems to help, any ideas?
As old as your iMac is, have you cleaned out the dust? Dust buildup can lead to over heating issues. Remove any and all things plugged into it including the power cord, Remove the RAM access grille. Vacuum all openings starting with the RAM access area (air intake). Vacuum all ports and plugs, DVD slot and the opening across the top of the rear of the body. Blow compressed air through all your openings and vacuum again to remove any dust you loosend. Reinstall the RAM grille. Plug in the keyboard and mouse if not blue tooth. Insert power cord...
You are now in a perfect position to do a
SMC RESET
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Shut down the computer.
Unplug the computer's power cord and ALL peripherals.
Wait 15 seconds.
Attach the computers power cable.
Wait another 5 seconds and press the power button to turn on the computer.
It is the 5 second timing that initiates the reset.
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When playing my music, the iMac shuts down after 5 or 6 songs. How can I lengthen the time?
When playing my music in I tunes, the iMac shuts down after 5 or 6 songs. How can I set it so it plays until I shut it off manually?
Never Mind, I figured it out.
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HP 15-f009wm shuts down after one minute
HP 15-f009wm, shuts down after one minute at idle. If you are doing something on it, like moving the mouse, it will stay on. I tried to go in, and change the power plans, and the options pertaining to this, but no help at all. I even tried to take the password off, so my wife wouldn't have a hard time trying to put it in, everytime it shuts down. I seen the option, marked it, and it still needs the password to open it.
If you have a virus and malware infestation, they you will have to certainly address that. This might be a good starting point to attempt to clean your system: Resolving and Preventing Viruses on Your Computer (Windows 8)
This is one way you can prevent or at least reduce potential infection in the future:
Using Windows 8 Defender to Prevent Virus and Spyware Problems
Some virus and malware are very tough to remove. This may be the quickest way to clean your system and start over. If you do this, you may want to take the time to clean any external drives you may have (ie. USB Sticks) as to not potentially infect your system again: Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 8)
I hope this helps.
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How to find out why my MBP will always try to shut down after 1 hour
Dear all,
this is a question too complicated for me to answer; I have previously tried to solve this problem in a usenet forum (comp.sys.mac.system) - but we didn't get it solved there, and I finally gave up on it. However, it still persists, and it is so annoying that I want to try another approach on it this time using the Apple Discussions Forum.
The problem is as follows: my relatively new (bought in december '09) MacBook Pro 13" (2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM) has a problem: always when I leave it untouched for one hour, something within the system would try to make the computer shut down (system halt). Please note right that this seems NOT to be a hardware-related issue (al least not simply a bad mother-board or sth. similar - there are a lot of threads about MacBooks that seem to shut down immediately, like fainting - this is not the case here). Instead, the system behaves like anytime when a user-requested shut down is invoked - for example, the running applications would check if any changes should be saved, and ask questions. The only thing is: I did not request a system shut down, and even more: I do not WANT the system to shut down. In fact, this whole problem is extremely annoying, since it constantly messes up my open documents (e.g. the TextMate workspace I usually set up, or similar things), forcing me to reestablish my workspace at least once a day. Over time, this can be very annoying for a computer that's used for work!!
During the course of my earlier discussions in the forum, we tried to find out what makes the computer go down - looking through the system log files etc. - but to no avail: we couldn't trace back the event that has caused the system to invoke the shut down procedure. However, it seems that this issue is related to the Mac operating system, and not the hardware - and this is why I ask this question here (and not in the MacBook Pro section). It may be that we simply didn't look in the right place - or not with the right tools - and I hope that there may be some people here with some new ideas how to trace the reason for this procedure. Everything I can tell now with some certainty (and I couldn't do it before in the usenet forum) is that the shutdown seems to be invoked about one hour after the system has been left untouched by a user (no key strokes, no mouse movements); I know this because I use my Mac for a wake up call now - and, since I sometimes need more than an hour for that, I can tell that this problem causes iTunes to quit one hour after the Mac has booted (which makes my wake-up music to switch off... and some of the running applications with no changes to save).
It would be very important for me to solve and remove this annoying problem, and I think that this really shouldn't happen! Needless to say, I haven't set the energy savings settings such that the system would shut down after one hour (in fact, I have set the system to always stay on when attached to a power supply); still, the problem prevails.
Does anyone of You specialists have a good clue or smart suggestion where (or probably how) else to look to find out what causes the shutdown? Thanks a lot for taking the time and considering this annoying problem!
Best,
BjörnYes - it is a bit frightening... Had other Macs before this MacBook (Pro), and never experienced such a problem. Don't know - of course I look into the Preference settings from time to time, and maybe I have changed that setting on the other computers... it never occurred to me...
What an annoyance such a simple decision to make the auto-shutdown after one hour a default can be! Probably, Apple reconsiders :-D I'd rather prefer an auto-lock of the account (instead of an auto-log off)... but I believe it has been expressed often enough that, in this particular case, the - pardon me - Windows-solution (to offer a simple lock of the account, the Windows-L-key combination, IIRC) is much more practical... to copy that behaviour under Mac OS X, You'd have to go through lengths...
Anyway! Pondind, thank You very much!!! Solved a kind of embarassing, but huge problem of mine!
Best,
Björn -
MacBook Retina shuts down after a few seconds after every boot
Hi there
My retina macbook keeps shutting down after booting and rebooting by its own a minute later. No error message is displayed or anything like it, it just magically shuts down.
It had been working fine until now but it seems to be going crazy for whatever reason...
When it shuts down by itself, I can't turn it on myself. It does it on its own even if the lid is closed and then shuts down again after about 30 seconds.
This only happens when it's connected to a power source (it doesn't even start when it's not).
I have tried to reset the PRAM without success.
The only time the issue doesn't happen is when I do a Safe Boot.
Can anybody tell me what is up with my Macbook (I really need it for work AND school).
ThanksHave you done a SMC reset?
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
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