Slow Finder Restart
When I restart Finder under Snow Leopard, it takes a very long time. Upwards of 20 seconds. Does anyone else have this issue? Have you found a solution?
As an aside: Apple should not have released a rewritten Finder with a new OS. Speaking as a software engineer I can say that a rewrite of an application produces a completely new application. They make look and act similar, but the similarity stops there. As Finder is the main way of interacting with the computer, any glitch in Finder is written off as a problem with the new OS. If Mr Jobs has asked me, I would have suggested that the new Finder had been released as a beta like they did with Safari 4. Not as a component of an OS release. Unfortunately he never returns my calls.
When I restart Finder under Snow Leopard, it takes a very long time. Upwards of 20 seconds. Does anyone else have this issue? Have you found a solution?
As an aside: Apple should not have released a rewritten Finder with a new OS. Speaking as a software engineer I can say that a rewrite of an application produces a completely new application. They make look and act similar, but the similarity stops there. As Finder is the main way of interacting with the computer, any glitch in Finder is written off as a problem with the new OS. If Mr Jobs has asked me, I would have suggested that the new Finder had been released as a beta like they did with Safari 4. Not as a component of an OS release. Unfortunately he never returns my calls.
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"Save As" command with very slow Finder response in Tiger
Ever since upgrading to Tiger using the "Archive & Install" option, my applications have had very slow operation of the "Save As" command. The Finder takes a long time to open and display the Save As window with folders and file name etc. This has occurred on all of my computers - a PowerMac G5, an iMac G4 and a PowerBook G4. It has not changed with upgrades as far as 10.4.5. I have tried the following suggested in another post about slow Finder actions without success:
Refreshing and reblessing the following system files and the folder followed by reboot.
1. /System/Library/Extensions.kextcache
2. /System/Library/Extensions.mkext
3. /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kernelcaches/
Trashing the following files and a folder followed by reboot
1. /Library/Caches/com.apple.LaunchServices-xxxx.csstore
2. /Library/Caches/com.apple.LaunchServices-xxxxxx.csstore
3. /Library/Caches/com.apple.ATS/
I have also deleted the /User/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist file and rebooted.
Does anyone else have this problem and how do I solve it?
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Finder restarts when right clicking
Hi,
MacBook Pro, brand new (1 month old)
When I am in a folder window and right click to for example get the meny up to choose a new folder, the windows closes down and one of the other programs comes up.
It feels like finder restarts as when I go back to the folder window that I had open it is now gone .
So I have to do it all over again..
It seems to be the two finger tap (right click) that makes this happen.
This happens about 1 out of four times I right click in a folder.... this is very enoying as I do this very often..
Is this a bug in OSX?
Thanks,
ChrisHi Ctech, Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Is this a bug in OSX?No, it is probably an item in your contextual menu items.
Navigate to ~(your Home)/Library/Contextual Menu Items and drag the items in that folder to the desktop. Log out and back in and retry. If that doesn't help navigate to /Library/Contextual Menu Items and do the same.
If that solves it put the items back one at time until you find the culprit.
-mj
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Finder restarts if a .m2v file is in the window
I'm going to post this question in several forums because I'm not sure if it's a hardware or software problem/glitch.
I am using Final Cut Pro 4.5HD. After I complete a poject, I export the file out of Compressor to create a .m2v file (mpeg-2). When I try to open the window/folder in which the .m2v file resides (I usually export it to an external hard drive's main window), the window opens with no file names showing and stays open for about a second, then the Finder restarts without that window being open. The same thing happens no matter where I export the .m2v file, meaning that the same thing happens with that window.
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I'm assuming that because I can export .m2v files that the MPEG-2 plug-in is working, but I've read that it's used for playback only.
Does anyone have any idea why this is happening?
I also need to save an AIFF file as an mpg1...any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
Lloyd Lathrop
G5 dual 2G Mac OS X (10.4.9) 1.5GB RAM, 160G internal, 400G internal, 140GB FirewireTry this, as it's possible your system just doesn't know what program to associate with .m2v files.
Get info (apple+I) on one of your .m2v files
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Finder restarts when Get Info is chosen
Hi
I bought last week iMac G5 and I have Tiger on it installed. The mashine is great but there is an annoying problem with Finder. When you want to get the info for a file, it doesn't pop up the usual window! Instead, Finder restarts. Strangely enough, this happens only for one certain user. The other 2 users have no such problem. I tried deleting the settings of Finder, restarting, repairing user rights... But the problem is still there! If someone could give me a hint, it will be very niceYou should try to trash "Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist" file then Get-Info again to force the finder to restart, then test again.
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Finder restarts when i click on m2v file! Help!
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BTW
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Finder restarts after trying to open the documents or desktop tab
Hello!
I've got a MBA 13, 128Gb mid 11 with Lion on it. That's my first Mac so I'm new to it. The problem is in Finder. There are a few tabs in a left side it (My files, AirDrop and others). But I can't open Documents or Desktop tabs. If I try to do it, Finder restarts. Anyone's got any idea about it?
Thank you!Go to ~/Library/Prefereces
Move these files to the Trash.
com.apple.finder.plist
com.apple.sidebarlists.plist
Then restart your Mac.
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I have an MP3,1 which is working just fine. It is fast for my needs, and I have never really had a significant problem, until today...
In OSX (10.9.3) I suddenly experience a very very slow Finder...
It takes seconds to open up drives as well as folders... wth...
Funny thing is that if I login as my wife on the very same MP, there is absolutely no problems - fast as usual... I switch back to my login, and it is slow... And, it is only Finder action that is slow. Aperture, iTunes, Photoshop, all is fast as usual...
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Slow finder start up at airport card boot
Hi,
For some reason my macbook pro 17" is extremely slow at start-up, when it gets to the part where it's loading the airport and battery icon (after logging in as a user). Any internet related applications (ichat, safari, entourage) are also slow to start if I try it soon after booting up. I'm also having problems connecting to the internet via the airport. The signal is at full strength, but there is no internet connection. This was all working the day before yesterday, and when I plug in directly to the cable internet connection via ethernet, the internet works.
One other catch is that I'm in a foreign country and don't have any startup CDs/DVDs with me, and it would be cost-prohibitive for me to call applecare (which I'd really like to do!). Also couldn't figure out how to contact applecare via ichat (there are still some luddites among us, apologies). Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Macbook Pro 17"
MacbookPro 1,2
Intel Core Duo
2.16 Ghz processor
Memory: 2 ghz
bus speed: 667 Mhz
Wireless connection via: D-link, airplus G, 2.4 ghz to cable modem
I've tried the following:
SLOW FINDER:
Repair disk permissions - didn't seem to do much
Switching user accounts - same slowness with my other account
Downloading 10.4.9 update - problems downloading, says it sent the file to the trash and I can retrieve it and try again. Did that, but it didn't work.
Resetting PRAM at start up
AIRPORT:
downloaded software updates
tried plugging directly into internet connection, and that works fine.
Read something about reseating the airport card but can't find instructions on how to do it for a Macbook Pro 17".
Macbook Pro 17"
2.16 Ghz Intel Core Duo
2 GB Mhz DDR2 SDRam
2ghz Memory
Bus Speed 667 Mhz
Boot Rom Version: MBP12.0061.B03
10.4.8 TigerYou should never let your hard drive get less than 15% empty. This number is an arbitrary number that most have found to be the maximum you can have and still have a relatively smooth riding system. That may not directly affect wireless internet, but the speed of caching for the browser gets harder as it has lack of space to write to when it gets too full. The speed of startup is also affected as caches are written when the startup happens.
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Slow finder start up, Airport problems
Hi,
For some reason my macbook pro 17" is extremely slow at start-up, when it gets to the part where it's loading the airport and battery icon (after logging in as a user). Any internet related applications (ichat, safari, entourage) are also slow to start if I try it soon after booting up. I'm also having problems connecting to the internet via the airport. The signal is at full strength, but there is no internet connection. This was all working the day before yesterday, and when I plug in directly to the cable internet connection via ethernet, the internet works.
One other catch is that I'm in a foreign country and don't have any startup CDs/DVDs with me, and it would be cost-prohibitive for me to call applecare (which I'd really like to do!). Also couldn't figure out how to contact applecare via ichat (there are still some luddites among us, apologies). Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Macbook Pro 17"
MacbookPro 1,2
Intel Core Duo
2.16 Ghz processor
Memory: 2 ghz
bus speed: 667 Mhz
Wireless connection via: D-link, airplus G, 2.4 ghz to cable modem
I've tried the following:
SLOW FINDER:
Repair disk permissions - didn't seem to do much
Switching user accounts - same slowness with my other account
Downloading 10.4.9 update - problems downloading, says it sent the file to the trash and I can retrieve it and try again. Did that, but it didn't work.
Resetting PRAM at start up
AIRPORT:
downloaded software updates
tried plugging directly into internet connection, and that works fine.
Read something about reseating the airport card but can't find instructions on how to do it for a Macbook Pro 17".
Macbook Pro 17"
2.16 Ghz Intel Core Duo
2 GB Mhz DDR2 SDRam
2ghz Memory
Bus Speed 667 Mhz
Boot Rom Version: MBP12.0061.B03
10.4.8 Tiger
macbook pro 17" Mac OS X (10.4.8)You should never let your hard drive get less than 15% empty. This number is an arbitrary number that most have found to be the maximum you can have and still have a relatively smooth riding system. That may not directly affect wireless internet, but the speed of caching for the browser gets harder as it has lack of space to write to when it gets too full. The speed of startup is also affected as caches are written when the startup happens.
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My iMAC is running super slow, have restarted it several times and makes no difference
My iMAC is running super slow , have restarted it several times and makes no difference ?
See:
Mac Maintenance Quick Assist,
Mac OS X speed FAQ,
Speeding up Macs,
Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Get set up,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Rev up your routines,
Five Mac maintenance myths, and
Myths of required versus not required maintenance for Mac OS X for information. -
Slow Finder refresh in 10.6.7
Has anyone else had a problem with Finder taking 20–30 seconds to refresh when new files are created in 10.6.7?
E.g., printing a document as a PDF to Desktop -- PDF does not immediately appear, but if the operation is tried again, I'm asked if I want to overwrite the existing file; so the file is there, but not yet visible. A few seconds later it pops up.For general speeds issues here's what you want to try:
PRAM/NVRAM Reset: Turn on the computer holding CMD-Option-P-R (Command-Option-P-R) and keep holding until you get a second start up chime (more are perfectly alright)
Clear the caches: Go to each users home folder by opening up finder. Go into the Library folder and find a folder called Caches. Drag that into the trash. Do it for all users, restart and empty trash (files are still active so you can't delete until restart)
Then you want to go into Safari on each User and click on the word Safari in the top right hand corner. Go down to Reset Safari and have everything checked but: Reset topsites, clear history, remove other autofill form text, remove passwords
Shut down your computer, on boot it may be a bit slower because of all the resets it's auto regenerating a bunch of files, but over all your system should be faster
Specifically for you two, the caches folder removal is the most important -
Macbook pro slow finder apps not working many errors found in console
Problem description:
finder is slow very at startup many errors found in console and after fixing some show up again and when fixed others show up. I run etrecheck here is the report.
Thank you for any help
EtreCheck version: 2.0.4 (89)
Report generated 15 ottobre 2014 10:30:35 CEST
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,3
1 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core
8 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 512 MB
Color LCD 1680 x 1050
AMD Radeon HD 6750M - VRAM: 1024 MB
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.9.5 (13F34) - Uptime: 10:25:47
Disk Information: ℹ️
TOSHIBA MK7559GSXF disk0 : (750,16 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 701.48 GB (464.15 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
BOOTCAMP (disk0s4) /Volumes/BOOTCAMP : 47.81 GB (6.82 GB free)
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Configuration files: ℹ️
/etc/hosts - Count: 15
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Anywhere
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/TechTool Pro 7.app
[not loaded] com.micromat.driver.spdKernel (1 - SDK 10.8) Support
/Applications/Toast 10 Titanium/Toast Titanium.app
[not loaded] com.roxio.BluRaySupport (1.1.6) Support
[not loaded] com.roxio.TDIXController (1.7) Support
/Library/Application Support/MacKeeper/AntiVirus.app
[not loaded] net.kromtech.kext.AVKauth (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) Support
[loaded] net.kromtech.kext.Firewall (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) Support
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.3 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support
[loaded] com.globaldelight.driver.BoomDevice (1.1 - SDK 10.1) Support
[loaded] com.globaldelight.driver.VoilaDevice (1.1 - SDK 10.1) Support
/System/Library/Extensions/ssuddrv.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP (1.4.18 - SDK 10.5) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support
/Users/[redacted]/Library/Parallels/Parallels Service.app
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hid_hook (5.0 9376.599993) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hypervisor (5.0 9376.599993) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_netbridge (5.0 9376.599993) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_usb_connect (5.0 9376.599993) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_vnic (5.0 9376.599993) Support
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[invalid?] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[running] com.micromat.TechToolProAgent.plist Support
[invalid?] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[invalid?] com.ambrosiasw.ambrosiaaudiosupporthelper.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.barebones.authd.plist Support
[running] com.micromat.TechToolProDaemon.plist Support
[invalid?] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
[loaded] com.rogueamoeba.hermes.plist Support
[loaded] com.rogueamoeba.instanton-agent.plist Support
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.AntiVirus.plist Support
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.plugin.AntiTheft.daemon.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[invalid?] com.epson.epw.agent.plist Support
[invalid?] com.Livestation.plist Support
[invalid?] com.parallels.desktop.launch.plist Support
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist Support
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Applicazione (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
Dropbox Applicazione (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
WashingMachineHelper UNKNOWN (missing value)
RealPlayer Downloader Agent Applicazione (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/RealNetworks/RealPlayer Downloader Agent.app)
Launch Nikon Message Center 2 Applicazione (/Applications/Nikon Software/Nikon Message Center 2/Nikon Message Center 2.app/Contents/SharedSupport/Launch Nikon Message Center 2.app)
KiesAgent ApplicazioneHidden (/Applications/Kies.app/Contents/MacOS/KiesAgent.app)
fuspredownloader ApplicazioneHidden (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/.FUS/fuspredownloader.app)
Launch Nikon Message Center 2 Applicazione (/Applications/Nikon Software/Nikon Message Center 2/Nikon Message Center 2.app/Contents/SharedSupport/Launch Nikon Message Center 2.app)
WDQuickView Applicazione (/Library/Application Support/WDSmartWare/WDQuickView.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.2.0.16 - SDK 10.8 Support
AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 1.0.0.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support
DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 1.4 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Mismatch! Adobe recommends 15.0.0.189
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin101749: Version: Unknown
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20125.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.9.0 - SDK 10.7 Check version
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.6.6
EPPEX Plugin: Version: 3.0.5.0 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.0.0 Support
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.1.0 Support
RealPlayer Plugin: Version: (null) Support
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
JavaPlugin2_NPAPI: Version: 14.9.0 - SDK 10.7
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
AdBlock (Disabled)
HelloSign-for-Gmail
Awesome Screenshot
Evernote Web Clipper
Ghostery
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
DivX Support
Flash Player Support
Flip4Mac WMV Support
TechTool Protection Support
WDQuickView Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 701.48 GB Disk used: 237.34 GB
Destinations:
TimeMachine [Network]
Total size: 1 TB
Total number of backups: 15
Oldest backup: 2014-08-22 12:02:11 +0000
Last backup: 2014-10-15 08:18:34 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 1 TB > (Disk used 237.34 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
6% WindowServer
5% com.apple.WebKit.Networking
3% Safari
2% cookied
1% hidd
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
275 MB Finder
275 MB AntiVirus
215 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
146 MB MacKeeper Helper
146 MB Safari
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
2.22 GB Free RAM
4.17 GB Active RAM
797 MB Inactive RAM
1.40 GB Wired RAM
695 MB Page-ins
0 B Page-outsA number of problems exist including the notorious MacKeeper. Start by removing it according to the instructions below.
Follow these instructions to uninstall MacKeeper. They have been tested with the most recent version of MacKeeper. Earlier versions than the one released in 2012 require more extensive work to uninstall all its components.
If you actually used MacKeeper to alter your system, e.g. "remove excess binaries" or such, you will need to reinstall OS X as well as all your additional software. Uninstalling MacKeeper is insufficient to reverse the corruption it is capable of - once again, that is if you used it.
If you merely installed MacKeeper but did not use it to perform any particular action, the following instructions will suffice.
If you used MacKeeper to encrypt any files or folders, use MacKeeper to un-encrypt them first.
Quit the MacKeeper app if it is running.
Open your Applications folder: Using the Finder's Go menu, select Applications.
Drag the MacKeeper icon from your Applications folder (not the Dock) to the Trash.
You will be asked to authenticate (twice).
You do not need to provide a reason for uninstalling it.
Just click the Uninstall MacKeeper button. You will be asked to authenticate again.
After it uninstalls you may empty the Trash and restart your Mac. All that will remain is an inert log file that does nothing but occupy space on your hard disk.
An apparently modified Hosts file is another concern, which is apparently blocking Adobe software requests to contact its server for whatever reason it needs to do that. If you know the reason for altering Hosts then you can troubleshoot it on the basis of that knowledge. If you do not know the reason, it often occurs as a result of installing pirated or "cracked" software to circumvent its ability to contact an external host to verify their software was legitimately obtained. If that's the case then anything is possible as a result of having installed illegally obtained software.
Awesome Screenshot is adware. Most people don't install such things unless they are deceived into doing so.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. For Safari, go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone. For browsers other than Safari, perform the equivalent actions.
For an explanation or how this may have occurred and how to avoid it in the future read How to install adware.
Uninstall the following according to their respective instructions.
MicroMat "TechTool Pro"
Western Digital "drive utility" software
Intego "Washing Machine"
You need to be much more circumspect regarding the software you choose to install on your Mac. May I suggest that you review the following setting in System Preferences?
Although you may easily override that setting, it will serve to protect you from inadvertently installing garbage. -
Finder is very slow to respond when navigating folders directly or through another program like say Flickr to add a photo. Rainbow pinwheel spins and spins for much longer than normal. Here is my report. Please help!
Thanks!
JD
EtreCheck version: 1.9.11 (43) - report generated May 22, 2014 at 5:46:30 PM CDT
Hardware Information:
iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011)
iMac - model: iMac12,2
1 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 4 cores
12 GB RAM
Video Information:
AMD Radeon HD 6770M - VRAM: 512 MB
System Software:
OS X 10.9.3 (13D65) - Uptime: 3 days 1:39:13
Disk Information:
ST31000528AS disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
MacHD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 929.35 GB (359.96 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
BOOTCAMP (disk0s4) /Volumes/BOOTCAMP: 70 GB (30.48 GB free)
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5690H
USB Information:
Genesys USB Reader
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Thunderbolt Information:
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper:
Anywhere
Kernel Extensions:
[not loaded] com.Logitech.Control Center.HID Driver (3.6.0 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.roxio.TDIXController (2.0) Support
Startup Items:
Fantom: Path: /Library/StartupItems/Fantom
Launch Daemons:
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
[loaded] com.barebones.authd.plist Support
[running] com.crashplan.engine.plist Support
[loaded] com.ea.origin.ESHelper.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
Launch Agents:
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[running] com.amazon.sendtokindle.launcher.plist Support
[running] com.Logitech.Control Center.Daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[failed] com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[running] com.nds.pcshow.plist Support
[loaded] com.nds.pcshow.uninstall.plist Support
[running] com.plexapp.helper.plist Support
User Login Items:
iTunesHelper
VMware Fusion Start Menu
CrashPlan menu bar
Dropbox
Google Drive
Music Manager
Google Chrome
Internet Plug-ins:
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 51 Check version
Unity Web Player: Version: UnityPlayer version 4.0.0f7 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.1.0.24 - SDK 10.8 Support
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.07 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 13.0.0.214 - SDK 10.6 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20913.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 13.0.0.214 - SDK 10.6 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.3.8 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.07 - SDK 10.6 Support
CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: Version 1.1.9 - SDK 10.5 Support
DirectorShockwave: Version: 12.0.9r149 - SDK 10.6 Support
Safari Extensions:
Add To Amazon Wish List: Version: 1.8
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:
NPRoblox: Version: 1.0.2.12 - SDK 10.9 Support
Picasa: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.4 Support
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Flash Player Support
Flip4Mac WMV Support
FUSE for OS X (OSXFUSE) Support
Java Support
Logitech Control Center Support
MusicManager Support
Off-Helper Support
Time Machine:
Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU:
7% mds
3% WindowServer
2% Google Chrome
1% ocspd
0% fontd
Top Processes by Memory:
983 MB Adobe Photoshop CS6
430 MB CrashPlanService
209 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
197 MB mds_stores
197 MB Mail
Virtual Memory Information:
5.24 GB Free RAM
4.43 GB Active RAM
1.08 GB Inactive RAM
1.25 GB Wired RAM
17.78 GB Page-ins
0 B Page-outsPlease read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you turn on the computer, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a Fusion Drive or a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to start up and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal startup may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, restart as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of Steps 1 and 2.
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