Tecra 9100 - Installed extra 512mb RAM but it's slowed down my computer!

After much fumbling around trying to install my new 512mb RAM, I switched on my computer to find it boots much slower. A message popped up saying 'Memory Module Added' and my computer shows that 768mb is installed which is correct because I already have 256mb installed in Slot 1.
So why on Earth is my computer even slower!? I bought it to speed up the thing! My computer is slower to boot, is less responsive and much better off with just the 256mb of RAM installed.
I think I might have damaged the RAM or Slot 2 because at first I inserted it in wrong. They should have made a video demonstration on how to install it because the manual didn't help me that much!
The RAM is from Crucial and supports my laptop because I ran the tests to decide which RAM I need.
Can anyone please help me!

I'm a bit puzzled as to why your laptop would slow down after a memory upgrade. Like Kingston, Crucial is a recognised brand and therefore you should have no compatibility issues. The memory will tend to run at the speed of the slowest module, as is the case here.
While a properly earthed anti-static wrist strap may be the ideal procedure, I usually rely on earthing myself on (say) an appliance which I know is fully grounded immediately before touching a memory module. Alternatively a radiator or other item which might be earthed. Of course this depends on your countries electrical regulations :-)
You must avoid touching the contacts or surface - always best to hold the module only by its edges.
As another poster has suggested, remove the 256MB module and replace with the (new) 512MB Crucial module and check the laptop boots OK with just the 512MB module. A symptom of bad memory is when it causes the PC to fail to boot or the PC freezes at any point (either within seconds or after a period of time).
If this fails, then download the memory diagnostic tool from Microsoft web site (you may want to do this from another PC). I cannot remember the full name or URL, but it is the one recommended by XP when a memory-related error is reported. The software extracts to a bootable floppy or CD and carries out a very comprehensive memory test.
Let us know how you get on.

Similar Messages

HT5730 After I installed 10.8.48.4 Internet browsing slowed down to the pace of a dial-up connection. How can I get back to normal operating speed?

After I installed 10.8.4, my Internet browsing slowed down to the pace of a dial-up connection -- unless it froze up completely. How do I get my system back to a normal operating mode? Can I dump 10.8.4 and go back to the one that at least worked?

Please answer as many of the following questions as you can. You may already have answered some of them.
1. Have you restarted your router and broadband modem since you first noticed the problem? If the answer is no, do that now and see whether there's any change.
2. Are any other web browsers installed, and are they also slow?
3. What about other Internet applications, such as iTunes and the App Store?
4. Are there any other devices on the same network that can browse the Web, and are they also slow?
5. If you can test Safari on another network, is it slow there too?
6. If you connect to your router with Wi-Fi and you can also connect with Ethernet, do that and turn off Wi-Fi. Any difference?

Problem: slow connection. I have an iMac (2007) running on Mac OS X 10.6.8. I just had my internet speed increased from 1 to 3 Mbps but my connection slowed down considerably. Do I have to change any setting?

Problem: slow connection. I have an iMac (2007) running on Mac OS X 10.6.8. I just had my internet speed increased from 1 to 3 Mbps but my connection slowed down considerably. Do I have to change any setting on the computer, and how?

One possibility is that you may need to "Upgrade" your Cable /DSL Modem if you have an older unit. ISP's that provide your Internet service in recent years have been switching over from DOCSIS 2.1 version Modems to DOCSIS 3.0 version Modems, which handle the new higher data streaming speeds the ISP's are offering. I would suggest you call your ISP's Technical Support and inquire about this possibility.

Does not start, but when I shut down the computer then the browser shows up right before sytem shuts down.

I am having problems with Firefox. When I click on the shortcut, or the .exe file nothing happens. I check task manager to see if it is running and it does not show Firefox is running.
But when I shut down the computer then the browser shows up right before the computer shuts down. I have tried starting the browser in safe mode and the same thing happens. I cannot give any troubleshooting info because the browser is not visible for me to click on help or any other button.

Certain Firefox problems can be solved by performing a ''Clean reinstall''. This means you remove Firefox and any leftover program files and then reinstall Firefox. Please follow these steps one by one:
#Download the latest Desktop version of Firefox from http://www.mozilla.org and save the setup file to your computer.
#After the download finishes, close all Firefox windows (click Exit from the Firefox or File menu) and confirm all upcoming messages.
#Now, uninstall Firefox by following the steps mentioned in the [[Uninstall Firefox from your computer#w_uninstall-firefox|Uninstall Firefox]] article.
'''IMPORTANT:''' On Windows, the uninstaller has the option to remove your personal data and settings. Make sure that you do '''not''' check this option; otherwise all of your bookmarks, passwords, extensions, user customizations and other Firefox [[Profiles|user profile data]] will be removed from your computer.
After uninstalling Firefox on Windows, delete the "Mozilla Firefox" program folder, located by default in one of these locations:
* '''(On 32-bit Windows)''' ''C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox''
* '''(On 64-bit Windows)''' ''C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox''
#Go to the Windows Start menu and click on "Computer".
#In the Explorer window that opens, double click Local Disk (C:) to open the C:\ drive.
#Find the "Program Files (x86)" folder or "Program Files" folder.
#* On 32-bit Windows, double-click the '''Program Files''' folder to open it.
#* On 64-bit Windows, you will see a "Program Files (x86)" folder AND a "Program Files" folder. Open the '''Program Files (x86)''' folder.
#Look for a '''Mozilla Firefox''' folder. If you find one, right-click it and select ''Delete'' and confirm that you want to move the folder to the Recycle Bin.
Now, go ahead and reinstall Firefox:
#Double-click the downloaded installation file and go through the steps of the installation wizard.
#Once the wizard is finished, choose to directly open Firefox after clicking the Finish button.
Please report back to see if this helped you!

PB 12" G4 supposed to have 512Mb RAM but only 384 ?

Hardware Overview:
Machine Name: PowerBook G4 12"
Machine Model: PowerBook6,8
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.2)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1.5 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 384 MB
Bus Speed: 167 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.9.0f0
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled
Version: 1.0
Ok those are the specs of my machine
It was bought June 05 and came with 10.3.
I then installed 10.4 and have updated to 10.4.4.
In October I was editing a large DVD file and my mac became really slow. I thought it was bc my HD was too full (which it was). so then I bought an ext HD and transferred heaps of data over..
But it was still really slow, the same as before.
I am pretty sure it came with 512mb ram and is supposed to. I don't remember what it said when I first bought it but I'm pretty sure it would've been 512.
I have not tampered with or opened the RAM slot.
I bought the PB from a reputable apple reseller here in Sydney so I doubt they would've done anything dodgy. I called them and they confirmed it should've had 512. They also told me if there are major probs it will take up to 4 weeks to fix.
Since I can't live without my computer for 4 weeks (!!) I thought I could figure it out by myself.
Any ideas?
thanks.

Hi Livia,
I had the same problem with my PowerBook. Suddenly 128MB of RAM disappeared and the computer became slow. I was sure I had 512MB of RAM.
You should check in the System Profiler under Diagnostics if there is an error.
In my case, System Profiler reported an error with the user-replaceable RAM. I installed another RAM (1gb stick) the computer only recognized half the RAM from the chip and System Profiler was still reporting an error.
Now I must to take the powerbook to the technical service because the problem is in the logic board, not with the RAM.
Powerbook G4 12" 1.5 Mac OS X (10.4.4)
PowerBook G4 12" 1.5 Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Outlook 2010 - User tends to open many emails at a go but this may slow down the machine.

Hi,
My user tends to have this work habit of opening 8-10 emails at one go. She view this way of working as more efficient and faster. But this means that if outlook crashed, all the emails will be close as well, and this way of working tends to slow down the
machine.
Is there any way Outlook can users to open multiple emails without hording CPU page milage?
Thank you.

Hi Josh,
Slow Outlook can be also harmful for your database and there are numbers of factor which slow down the MS-Outlook like:
* Third Party Plug-ins
* Slow internet connection
* Antivirus/ Firewall Programs
* Corruption or Error within Outlook
So always try to open Microsoft Outlook in safe mode whenever you stuck in such problems.
How to optimize Outlook performance:
* By Disabling add-ins
* Check default account settings
* Disabling Scanning programs
* Scanpst.exe (Inbox Repair Tool)
For more brief about Outlook disturbance and solutions:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813514
Note: Improve community discussions by marking the answers helpful.
Thanks
Clark Kent

Dv5-1225, id like to install some new ram, but before i buy any, will new bios take ddr3?

I have a dv5-1225ca laptop, and im looking to upgrade the ram, however, i have been through many resources and nothing firmly states this laptop will not accept ddr3 ram, however the ram that came with the laptop is ddr2. ddr2 ram is well over twice the price now adays since it isnt developed much since the new age is nearly compleetly dominated by ddr3 so i dont suspect the price will come down soon, im just curious if i was to replace booth sims with ddr3 with the most current bios update will i be fine, id rather not pay for the higher price untill i have tracked down an answer, and im not going to pay for ddr3 ram just to settle my curiosity incase it dosnt work
This question was solved.
View Solution.

Hi:
DDR3 memory won't work in a system board with DDR2 memory slots.
The memory is not compatible and to stop folks from installing the wrong DDR rated memory, they cut the slots in different locations.
So, if you want to upgrade the memory in your machine you will need to stick with DDR2 memory modules.
Use the Crucial memory scanner to determine what kind of memory you need.
I can't find any specifics. I think DDR2 PC2-6400 and your product specs page states you can install up to 8 GB with a 64 bit OS.
http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/
Then, this is the DDR2 notebook memory I use for 2 x 4GB installs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220382
The prices sure have gone up. I think the last time I paid for these chips they were $45.00 each!
Paul

Help Me!!! Just Installed New 512mb Ram In Powerbook G4!!!!!

Please help i have just recently purchased a new Hitachi 60gb 7200 rpm hard drive and a 512 mb RAM chip to put inside my powebook G4 myslef. Hard drive exchange was fine and works great however when i took out my old 256 mb RAM chip and put in the 512 mb RAM chip when i start the computer and go to about this mac it only shows the stock 256mb. Under system profiler diagnostic it says DMM1 slot self power start up test failed. Please Help!!!!

1) make sure you have the proper DDR333 DIMM chip for your specific 12"PB; there are slight changes from version to version.
2) remove new RAM chip, then carefully and FIRMLY reseat the chip into the slot.
3) Repair Permissions using /Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility
4) RESTART your computer ..... check System Profiler
If you still have the problem, it is possible that your new RAM chip is no good.
Check with your supplier.
DIXIE
15"iMacG4/800/60GHD/768MB-12PB/867/60GHD/1.12GB-G3/400/1GB Mac OS X (10.3.9) AE network

I want to install osx 10.6 but the cd drive on my computer is broken. Can I get around this somehow?

I'm using a macbook pro from 2009 and I have the install cd fro 10.6 but no drive. So i'm kind of stuck.

Buy an external Superdrive. It doesn't have to be Apple's, virtually any model that can connect to your Mac will work.

My Creative Cloud App said i've install the Photoshop CC but the photoshop doesnt in my computer

then the photoshop it is not in my computer, someone help me please

Tmartin24 please see Launch CC apps after install - https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/launch-creative-cloud-apps.html for information on how to open Photoshop CC. You can find more information on how to install and remove the Adobe Creative applications included with your membership at Install and update apps - https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/install-apps.html.

I inserted my new 8gb 4x4 RAM but when i boot up the computer and choose this computer it only says that i have 4gb ram inserted and the computer isn't faster then with 2gb!? please help me! I have a MBP from 2009

I ordered my RAM 8GB from OWC (other world computing) and when i inserted the ram and booted up my computer it says that i only have inserted 4gb ram and the computer isn't faster than it was with 2gb!!! please help me... I've got a MacBook Pro (mid 2009)

Improperly seating memory is the curse of everyone, even experts. No one wants to "break" the memory or the slot by pushing too hard.
So, try again. Push maybe *just a twinge* harder to seat the memory (just a twinge).
As to speed ... memory mainly lets you keep more things active concurrently. Unless you were severely overtaxing your old memory and causing huge "Page Out" counts, only faster HD makes huge speed increases.

8GB RAM but still running slow ?

Hello,
my mac has been running very slow lately,even though i have 8GM RAM and i don't run any 'heavy' music\video apps.
i downloaded Memory Clean and it usually shows i have less then 100 MB free,
even when i run just a few apps like Safari and Pages.
so i made a check with EtreCheck,
looks like i got a few problems..
can anyone tell me how to solve them ?
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated February 2, 2015 at 2:38:45 AM GMT+2
Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
    MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) (Technical Specifications)
    MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro9,2
    1 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 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
    Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 148
Video Information: ℹ️
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
        Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
    OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Time since boot: one day 8:0:59
Disk Information: ℹ️
    APPLE HDD HTS541010A9E662 disk0 : (1 TB)
        EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
        Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
        Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 998.97 GB (349.28 GB free)
            Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked
            Core Storage: disk0s2 999.35 GB Online
    HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS41N
USB Information: ℹ️
    Logitech USB Receiver
    Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
    Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
    Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
    Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
        Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
    Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
    Anywhere
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
        /Library/Application Support/MacKeeper/AntiVirus.app
    [not loaded]    net.kromtech.kext.AVKauth (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) [Click for support]
    [loaded]    net.kromtech.kext.Firewall (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) [Click for support]
        /Library/Extensions
    [not loaded]    com.caiaq.driver.NIUSBAudio2DJDriver (2.6.0 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.caiaq.driver.NIUSBAudio4DJDriver (2.6.0 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.caiaq.driver.NIUSBHardwareDriver (2.6.0 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.caiaq.driver.NIUSBTraktorAudio2Driver (2.6.0 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.caiaq.driver.NIUSBTraktorKontrolS4Driver (2.6.0 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.caiaq.driver.NIUSBTraktorKontrolX1Driver (2.6.0 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
        /System/Library/Extensions
    [not loaded]    com.avira.kext.FileAccessControl (1.0.0d1 - SDK 10.9) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.caiaq.driver.NIUSBGuitarRigMobileDriver (2.4.23) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.focusrite.driver.usb.audio (2.8 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.native-instruments.driver.NIUSBDeviceHelper (1.1.0 - SDK 10.7) [Click for support]
        /Users/[redacted]/Library/Services/ToastIt.service/Contents/MacOS
    [not loaded]    com.roxio.TDIXController (2.0) [Click for support]
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
    [killed]    com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.cloudd.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.icloud.fmfd.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.Maps.pushdaemon.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.printtool.agent.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.SafariNotificationAgent.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
    11 processes killed due to memory pressure
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
    [killed]    com.apple.AssetCacheLocatorService.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.ctkd.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.ifdreader.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.nehelper.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.periodic-daily.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.wdhelper.plist
    [killed]    com.apple.xpc.smd.plist
    9 processes killed due to memory pressure
Launch Agents: ℹ️
    [running]    com.brother.LOGINserver.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
    [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.AntiVirus.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.plugin.AntiTheft.daemon.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
    [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
    iTunesHelper    Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
    Dropbox    Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
    AdobeResourceSynchronizer    Application Hidden (/Applications/Adobe Reader.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)
    NIHardwareAgent    Application Hidden (/Library/Application Support/Native Instruments/Hardware/NIHardwareAgent.app)
    Wondershare Helper Compact    Application (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/Helper/Wondershare Helper Compact.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
    AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.296 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.296 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
    Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
    AdBlock
    SafariRestore
    Reload Button
    Turn Off the Lights
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
    Flash Player [Click for support]
    Native Instruments USB Audio [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
    Auto backup: YES
    Volumes being backed up:
        Macintosh HD: Disk size: 998.97 GB Disk used: 649.69 GB
    Destinations:
        Elements [Local]
        Total size: 999.86 GB
        Total number of backups: 1
        Oldest backup: 2014-10-21 14:51:07 +0000
        Last backup: 2014-10-21 14:51:07 +0000
        Size of backup disk: Too small
            Backup size 999.86 GB < (Disk used 649.69 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
        11%    VLC
         8%    WindowServer
         3%    coreaudiod
         2%    SoulseekQt
         0%    systemstatsd
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
    593 MB    Safari
    172 MB    Finder
    137 MB    SoulseekQt
    137 MB    iTunes
    103 MB    VLC
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
    220 MB    Free RAM
    2.32 GB    Active RAM
    2.06 GB    Inactive RAM
    1.07 GB    Wired RAM
    60.23 GB    Page-ins
    2.83 GB    Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
    Feb 1, 2015, 09:57:23 PM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/garcon_2015-02-01-215723_[reda cted].crash
    Jan 31, 2015, 06:36:07 PM    Self test - passed

Besides what stevejobsfan0123 has said about uninstalling of MacKeeper.
    [running]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.AntiVirus.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.plugin.AntiTheft.daemon.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist [Click for support]
You have an unnecessary anti-virus package (Mac OS X has its own effect anti-malware software build-in).
    [not loaded]    net.kromtech.kext.AVKauth (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) [Click for support]
    [loaded]    net.kromtech.kext.Firewall (2.3.7 - SDK 10.9) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.avira.kext.FileAccessControl (1.0.0d1 - SDK 10.9) [Click for support]
Time since boot: one day 8:0:59
    2.83 GB    Page-outs
That is a lot of page outs for just a day and a half of being up. It is most likely the reason why Mac OS X terminated a lot of its daemons to give more space to what you were doing at the time. Did you do something in the 32 hours your system was up before the EtreCheck that would account for that high pageout number? Something that is very VERY Memory Intensive?
You Activity Monitor Memory display has Safari consuming a lot of RAM 1.6+GB. That is a bit high. How may tabs do you have open? Is it possible you have too many open, or that one of the web sites you are visiting has Javascript that is consuming lots of RAM on behalf of the web site?
You kernel_task looked about right for 8GB of RAM. Most of that is virtual memory page tables for the apps you are running. As a point of comparison, I have 16GB and my kernel_task is 1.25GB of RAM.
Ahat are these processes?
    NIHardwareAgent    Application Hidden (/Library/Application Support/Native Instruments/Hardware/NIHardwareAgent.app)
    Wondershare Helper Compact    Application (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/Helper/Wondershare Helper Compact.app)

Clean installed Lion 3 times, still has incredible slow down.

I'm no stranger to this kind of stuff, so I've really never had any purpose to post here. I've always figured it out. So when I say I'm stumped, please know I mean it.
I recently purchased an OCZ Solid 3 120GB SSD and decided to install Lion and do it by way of a clean install. Everything went fine until I actually started to use it. I let it index, knowing that slows things down incredibly. But even when that was done I still would get the beach ball frequently and things would just stop until it was done spinning.
I've verified permissions, repaired them even though it came up with no errors. I started over a total of three times so far. I've searched the forums and google high and low. Still find nothing concerning my issue. I have a late 2008 unibody Macbook Pro with a 2.8Ghz Core 2 Duo and 4Gbs of RAM, so I know I'm good on the hardware front.
Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks in advance!

I'm no stranger to this kind of stuff, so I've really never had any purpose to post here. I've always figured it out. So when I say I'm stumped, please know I mean it.
I recently purchased an OCZ Solid 3 120GB SSD and decided to install Lion and do it by way of a clean install. Everything went fine until I actually started to use it. I let it index, knowing that slows things down incredibly. But even when that was done I still would get the beach ball frequently and things would just stop until it was done spinning.
I've verified permissions, repaired them even though it came up with no errors. I started over a total of three times so far. I've searched the forums and google high and low. Still find nothing concerning my issue. I have a late 2008 unibody Macbook Pro with a 2.8Ghz Core 2 Duo and 4Gbs of RAM, so I know I'm good on the hardware front.
Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks in advance!

HACKED! Someone just took control of my cursor while I was on the Internet! They started to open files and search through stuff but I immediately shut down my computer! I have been hacked and I need to know how to fix my problem???

I was watching a YouTube video when my cursor suddenly started to control itself. I had screen sharing on and remote login etc. but I have disabled all of them! I'm writing this from my IPhone because I refuse to go back online with my MacBook Pro until I know I won't be hacked again! Please inform me on my best options and where my problem might be stemming from! If it helps I will inform you that I do stream illegal Tv-Shows online and download music torrents, I'm fussing that's why all of this happened! I need to know if I can disinfect my Mac or if ill have to completely wipe it and restore it? Thanks!

There are several possible causes for this issue. Take each of the following steps until it's resolved.
1. Follow the instructions in this support article.
2. Reset the System Management Controller.
3. If you're using a Bluetooth trackpad, investigate potential sources of interference, including USB 3 devices.
4. A swollen battery in a MacBook Pro or Air can impinge on the trackpad from below and cause erratic behavior. If you have trouble clicking the trackpad, this is likely the reason. The battery must be replaced.
5. There's a report that a (possibly defective) Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter can cause the built in trackpad of a MacBook to behave erratically. If you're using such an adapter, disconnect it and test.
6. There's also a report of erratic cursor movements caused by an external display that was connected but not turned on.
7. If none of the above applies, or if you have good reason to think your computer is being controlled remotely, remove it from the network by turning off Wi-Fi, disconnecting from a Bluetooth network link, and unplugging the Ethernet cable or USB modem, whichever is applicable. If the cursor movements stop immediately, you should suspect an intrusion.

Adobe premier automaticalls speeds up video, but cant be slowed down

I have adobe premier pro cs6 on my laptop. I do YouTube videos using it, but recentre i imported a video and put it on the timeline. Premier automatically sped the video up and the sound file. The footage was sped up during preview and in final, but the original video file isn't like that. I've tried slowing it down but then everything is just slow and always more out of sync. But the voice stays the same and the system sound is the same but the video is the same length as it should be but is sped up and repeats the same it like 2 or 3 times before continuing. Any help?

What format is the video and where did it come from? Many cellphones record now using a variable frame rate and this is problematic for editing.
Are the Sequence Settings appropriate for the footage? Drag a clip in bin onto the New Item button (next to Trashcan). This will ensure that the Sequence matches the footage.
Another option to look into is right-click a clip in Bin and use Modify > Interpret to manually change the frame rate if it is being reported incorrectly.
Thanks
Jeff Pulera
Safe Harbor Computers

Tecra 9100 - Installed extra 512mb RAM but it's slowed down my computer!

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for