SHUTTING DOWN IMAC WITH 10.9 & MBA issues
Anyone esle having these problems: NOTE ON ALL PRODUCTS
I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH MID 2011 iMac 21, 16g ram, shutting down with OS 10.9. Pinwheel truning but not shutting down.
I am also seeing the "spinning ball" when moving through different applications or pages within applciations that I had not seen on the previous OS.
Furthermore in regards to my portables; I have two 11" MBA, (mid 2011 4g ram & mid 2012 8g ram and unfortunatly this is not consistant) there seems to be a ghost image (or faint reverse image would better discribe it) of the desktop wallpaper (the universe which I prefer over the wave) on shutting down both of the portables. This did not happen under 10.8.5.
I spoke to Support yesterday who walked me through disk repair and repair permissions and restart in safe mode, however, this morning the iMAC (which was in sleep mode last night) would not start up to the log in from sleep or recognize my trackpad, this is the second morning this has been a problem. Shutting down still seems to be an issue with the imac.
These are defeinelty software issues that need to be addressed in the OS ASAP.
Any suggestion would be appreciated.
I tried (on both user accounts):
1. Flushing all the caches using Onyx
2. Deleting the 'com.apple.desktop.plist' files.
3. Switching each user account to non-standard resolutions and back again.
The lack of the rotating cube effect is not the worst of it, as about 50% of the time I switch accounts I get an 'empty' desktop in the account I have just switched to, and I can only get the desktop icons to appear again by switching back and forth a few times. Extremely frustrating.
I am starting to think this is yet another bug in Mavericks or a problem with the graphic drivers for the new GTX 775 / 780 cards.
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My 27" Imac (A1312/EMC2390) keeps shutting down unexpectedly with no warning or "screen of death". So far I reset the SMC, and zapped the PRAM. I even replaced the power supply but the problem continues. My error and system logs seem unhelpful too. Can anyone help me out?
You can get a shutdown like that if the computer gets too hot. Make sure the air intakes on the bottom and the exhaust vent on the top are clean and are not blocked by something in your workspace like papers or the back of the computer being too close to part of the furniture. You need a good six inches (15cm) of clearance between the exhaust slot and other objects or surfaces.
Anti-virus/internet security software, especially the "pay for" kinds, can increase operating temps. So can third-party backup software furnished with many "name-brand" external hard drives.
Fan motors and/or temperature sensors can fail. If you have the original grey disks that shipped with your iMac, find the on that has Apple Hardware Test (AHT) and run it. If you have a failed heat sensor or fan motor, it will detect it with an error code containing "SNS" if it's a bad sensor or "MOT" if its a bad fan motor.
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Shut down maintenance with revision codes
Hi guys,
For creation of shut down order, revision is needed, in IMG we can create revison (Revision is created with planning plant number and revision number and start and end of revision dates.) and this number is to be mentioned in order, could you plz tell me what is revision code and where revison code is used.
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Iphone usb cable shuts down laptop with error any ideas why
every time i unplug the iphone usb cable it shuts down laptop with an error,i'm running windows7 on laptop and get a blue screen error.
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my ibook keeps shutting down completely with the date to reverting back to 1969. i restart only after i plug in charger it lets me, then change date and save. the next time i use same thing happens, safari, iphoto, email are the only ones i have used.
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Imac keeps shutting down - is this a power supply issue
Dear all. Help would be much appreciated.
my imac G5 has recently started shutting down by itself - always about 1 minute after starting up... I have seen a few suggestions to reset the PRAM and the power switch - both of which I have done to no avail.
I have hoovered the dust out - still same problem.
Question is - can I be confident that this IS the issue - and order a replacement part?
I would like to install it myself - thus avoiding cost for a repair - and am confident I could do it if I had good instructiuons.
Can anyone help me with my diagnosis or how to fit a new power supply?
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You can also try to run Apple Hardware test from your install disk and see if it comes up with anything, also, from your install disc try to run Disk Utility:
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc that came with your computer, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.
3. Click the First Aid tab.
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This started yesterday. I switch on the computer, go into my User account and the Finder icon was bouncing in the deck while a window flashed on about Restoring Windows though you could never click on it because...it kept flashing. The folders on my desktop disappeared so I went into a secondary user account and opened it to find a virus scan. That user account had no issue with the bouncing Finder icon. I downloaded ClamXav and ran it but that being a rarely used user account, it found nothing infected. I went back in in Safe Mode and was able to see my invisible files but the Finder being unresponsive, I could basically only look at them. Also, I couldn't activate ClamXav after downloading it in that user account. All it did was allow me to see my files.
This morning, while I switched on the computer the Safe Mode came on without me holding down the Shift key. Sadly, it didn't get past the third of the little progress bar before shutting down the computer. This happened trying to open either user accounts. I'm shut out. I'm so shocked this happened. I called the ISP and he said everything was normal at his end, naturally in spite of a lot of freezing and not allowing more than one device on wifi at a time. This is an upgraded Internet service after moving to a new place. Otherwise for the few moments it lights up to show me the two users at log in, nothing is visually wrong.
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I am running Snow Leopard on iMac 09 model, Safari refuses to shut down... even after clicking shut down multiple times.
How can I terminate the safari process?
Thanks.Hold down the option key, right/control-click on the Safari icon in the dock and select 'Force Quit' (it will always be the lower most option).
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Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 & CC Shutting down iMac when exporting.
Hi!
I have had my iMac for around a year: Mid 2011 iMac 21", 12GB RAM. I switched from FCPX because Adobe just had more for me. FCPX exported fast and fine. But when I move to Adobe suddenly exporting becomes an issue. I have tried both CS6 and CC both do the same thing.
I will be exporting something normaly full 1080p DSLR footage and it will get half way into the export and shut down the mac. The mac will just restart. It does it every single time. The issue has now also started when just trying to render a prodject not even export. I want to use Adobe but I just can't. It does the same exporting from Premiere and AME. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP.
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I need some help. I have an iMac 21" (brand new). For some reason the computer goes to sleep and then shuts down completely. I am assuming it has something to do with the UPS setting in the system preferences. My question is 1. how doe I set them correctly to stop this problem? or 2. How do I turn off the UPS altogether? PLEASE HELP!!!
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Hi, My late 2013 imac (13,2), i7 shuts down and is unresponsive for several minutes while I am using lightroom 5 (latest version). I have upgraded to yosemite from SL, removed bought OWC ram and reverted to stock 8gb, run disk doctor several times. Tried OnyX and Cocktail to no avail.
All software up to date - still shut down reoccurs after 5 to 15mins of regular lightroom editing. Ext HD is Lacie quad (where original files stored), usb3.
Most frustrating - as I use lightroom for work (freelance photographer). Please help.I Hope that this helps?
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Powerbook G4 randomly shuts down even with full battery power
I have a three and a bit year old powerbook g4 (my apple care ran out in November) that has recently - as in the last two days - started randomly powering down without warning or error messages, regardless of how much battery power I may or may not have.
A bit of history - not sure what is and isn't pertinent.
I only recently - about six months to a year ago - switched out my recalled battery for a replacement one.
I also received a new power cord under warranty within the last year - but have had no problems before.
Before my powerbook came out of warranty, I took it into my local genius bar to have tests run to see if anything was wrong that I was not aware of, hoping to be able to get it fixed while still in warranty - it came back to me with no repairs and a clean bill of health.
I was on vacation for two weeks, and while on vacation my powerbook sat - powered down - in it's bag untouched the whole time. The problems started (or at least I first noticed them) within a few days after returning.
The other day, before any of this started, I noticed that even though the power adapter was in and glowing, the battery charging icon said "not charging".
The second time the random power-off happened, I did notice that the battery icon had an "x" in it, before it shut down.
The shutdowns are not like proper shutdown processes... one minute the computer is on, the next it's not. It's like the computer thinks there's no power, regardless of the actual charge of the battery.
I use my laptop on a laptop tray to maintain airflow underneath it and reduce overheating, but even so, the laptop seems to get very hot (although this is one of the issues I was worried about when I took it in to the genius bar before the warranty ran out, and they said it didn't get any more hot than they were supposed to), and also the power connector gets very hot. I don't know if overheating might have something to do with it?
So far I haven't noticed if it has happened while I've had the AC adapter plugged in... I think it only happens if it's running on battery, but not completely sure of this.
After the computer shuts down, I can restart it immediately (though these days it is taking longer) and I do not receive any error messages.
I usually turn off my computer when I won't be using it for a while - like before I go to bed or to work.
I recently upgraded my OS from panther to leopard, but was assured that it was compatible. I've had Leopard installed for at least three months, and the problems have only just started, so it probably doesn't have anything to do with that.
Well, that's about every possible piece of information I can think of that might be at all relevant to the situation. Does anyone have any ideas about what's happening? I have a feeling the news is going to be bad and I'll probably have to get a new computer...
Message was edited by: rraaarrHere's the Apple article on how to reset the PMU:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=14449
Possibly this might fix the problem. If not, here's a link to the MBP battery program:
http://www.apple.com/support/macbook_macbookpro/batteryupdate/
This program does NOT apply to your battery, but I think you may recognize some of the symptoms that yours is exhibiting. It also sounds like your power adapter may be getting warmer than it should, but that could have to do with the battery being defective. But if less than a year old, the power adapter should also be under its own warranty period.
If you have access to an Apple Store, you could make an appointment with the genius bar. They should be able to evaluate both the battery and the power adaptor by swapping yours out with ones that are known to be good. If not, call Apple.
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Internet Gateway shuts down iMac G5 when in sleep mode?
I just installed at&t dsl with an at&t gateway last week. If I put my iMac to sleep, within a few minues it shuts down. If I unplug the gateway cable. It stays asleep until I wake it. Is there any setting, etc. to stop it from shutting down other than unplugging it? Thanks.
The gateway is connected by ethernet cable. If I leave it plugged in, the computer goes into sleep mode and then shuts itself down in a few minues. If I unplug the ethernet cable, it stays asleep until I wake it.
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Older computer on TC network shuts down, fixed with different router
I offer this as a solution to a problem with many possible reasons. It seems the router part of my Time Capsule was causing me problems. Using an old LinkSys router and making the Time Capsule be just a hard drive seems to have fixed my problem.
The situation is this: have been using a home network for three years with two wireless newer laptops and an older G4 machine as my base station with wired connections to printer, scanner, Time Capsule, and external hard drives, etc. One main use of all this is to archive photos from my laptop to an external hard drive connected to the G4 machine. A few months ago, it seemed that the G4 would die from a kernal panic whenever I tried to transfer 2 gigabytes or more of photo files. The G4 has an upgraded chip so it can run Leopard 10.5 but otherwise is the same old machine with a bus speed of 133 mHz, etc. Also, the hard drives could have problems, or repeated communication problems could have corrupted some software.
I finally decided to do a clean re-install of Leopard and that seemed to fix the problem for a while, but lately the G4 simply shut itself down with what seemed like little provocation. After careful diagnosis (and some time passing during which time whatever the disease is could have gotten worse), I narrowed the issue to one simple Finder task.
When using the laptop (wirelessly) to browse folders on one of the external hard drives wired to the G4, it would start to show me the files, but hang up, freeze and shut down if I probed folders (of 25 to 50 large jpeg files) too quickly. However, if I went to the G4 console and performed the same browse of folders, there was no problem, so I couldn't blame the G4 itself or the hard drives.
I suspect the Time Capsule router side is somehow not making allowances for the age and speed difference of the two machines on the network, or else is otherwise simply sick. Anyway, using an old LinkSys wireless router with the G4 and, with the help of hints and instructions here, keeping the Time Capsule as a hard drive only so my Time Machine backups can continue, seems to have solved my problem.
Once again, I can browse my archive hard drives to my heart's content and send several gigabytes worth of photo image files from the wireless laptop to the external hard drives served by the G4 and have no problem doing it. I am sure the official answer would have been to take the old G4 behind the barn and shoot it as it is now about 10 years old, but it is doing just fine as a base station server and it looks like it has a few more years yet to go.
I hope this helps someone with a similar problem.Video: Nvidia Geforce 9600M GT
If you have a recent nVidia driver installed, you might want to check to see if you have either of these two modules loaded - check in the nVidia console:
PhysX, or 3D Stereovision. If you have them, definitely disable 3D Stereo, and test. If no improvement, disble PhysX and test.
Also, try adjusting your Hardware Acceleration. If Max, set to Min and test. If Min, set to Max and test. If either helps, try incrementing up, or down, until it no longer helps.
Last, check your OpenGL settings. If ON, turn OFF. If OFF, turn ON.
It appears that you have a laptop. Is that correct?
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I have an iMac (Mid 2007) Intel with Mac OS Lion 10.7.4 For some reason I am unable to shut down my computer. The dialogue box says The Finder can’t quit because some operations are still in progress. How do I determine what operations are still running? I have no clue? Obviously not a sophisticated user.
Thank You! Solved my problem. Have a great week.
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