Why does my 2012 macbook pro become slow sometimes?
I've purchased my 2012 4gb ram Macbook ram w/ 500 gb hard drive around September. It started off extremely fast the first 4 months (when I had mavericks), but there we're problems with the Video playback towards the last 4 months (It would Freeze and unfreeze & the the audio-video sync would be way off after 30 mins of netflix, which would cause the whole computer to slow down). So, I installed the Yosemite update, which made it even worse to the point where my macbook was unusable. With yosemite, I'd have an average of 500mb ram free memory available, sometimes even lower. Now, I did a manual restore to OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion, and I see the major difference in speed. I could use safari now & get an average of 1.47 gb of free ram available (with just the safari application open). Now, the video playback issue still occurs sometimes & having about 4 programs open does make the computer slower than usual, but not as often. I'm hoping this is just a ram issue, becuase I'm expecting on upgrading my ram to a 16gb ram or higher while still on Mountain Lion just to be able to run Logic Pro & Adobe Premiere in the near future. If its not a ram issue which is causing this problem on my macbook, I'd be ****** because I'd be spending almost $200 on a ram upgrade and it not resolving this issue would kill me. Could someone help? Ill even take a Diagnose test like Etrecheck if you need me to. Thanks.
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated March 10, 2015 12:38:17 PM EDT
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
4 GB RAM
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 343
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 4000 - VRAM: 512 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.8.5 (12F45) - Time since boot: 5 days 10:0:0
Disk Information: ℹ️
APPLE HDD HTS547550A9E384 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
disk0s1 (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Untitled (disk0s2) / : 499.25 GB (479.98 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-8A8
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Anywhere
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.globaldelight.driver.BoomDevice (1.1) [Click for support]
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.accountsd.plist
[failed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
[failed] com.apple.gamed.plist
[failed] com.apple.printtool.agent.plist
[failed] com.apple.rcd.plist
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.passwordcheck.plist
[failed] com.apple.findmymac.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.1
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.6.0 - SDK 10.8 Check version
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.8 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
AdBlock
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
19% WebProcess
7% Safari
5% WindowServer
4% Boom
4% mds
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
994 MB WebProcess
343 MB Safari
43 MB WindowServer
34 MB mds
26 MB Dock
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
905 MB Free RAM
1.37 GB Active RAM
796 MB Inactive RAM
1.22 GB Wired RAM
5.11 GB Page-ins
6.51 GB Page-outs
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Why does my 2012 macbook pro 4gb ram run slow sometimes?
I've purchased my 2012 4gb ram Macbook ram w/ 500 gb hard drive around September. It started off extremely fast the first 4 months (when I had mavericks), but there we're problems with the Video playback towards the last 4 months (It would Freeze and unfreeze & the the audio-video sync would be way off after 30 mins of netflix, which would cause the whole computer to slow down). So, I installed the Yosemite update, which made it even worse to the point where my macbook was unusable. With yosemite, I'd have an average of 500mb ram free memory available, sometimes even lower. Now, I did a manual restore to OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion, and I see the major difference in speed. I could use safari now & get an average of 1.47 gb of free ram available (with just the safari application open). Now, the video playback issue still occurs sometimes & having about 4 programs open does make the computer slower than usual, but not as often. I'm hoping this is just a ram issue, becuase I'm expecting on upgrading my ram to a 16gb ram or higher while still on Mountain Lion just to be able to run Logic Pro & Adobe Premiere in the near future. If its not a ram issue which is causing this problem on my macbook, I'd be ****** because I'd be spending almost $200 on a ram upgrade and it not resolving this issue would kill me. Could someone help? Ill even take a Diagnose test like Etrecheck if you need me to. Thanks.
Hello, you had me lost on what you explained. But, here's my Etrecheck report. Thanks.
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated March 10, 2015 12:38:17 PM EDT
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
4 GB RAM
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 343
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 4000 - VRAM: 512 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.8.5 (12F45) - Time since boot: 5 days 10:0:0
Disk Information: ℹ️
APPLE HDD HTS547550A9E384 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
disk0s1 (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Untitled (disk0s2) / : 499.25 GB (479.98 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-8A8
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Anywhere
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.globaldelight.driver.BoomDevice (1.1) [Click for support]
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.accountsd.plist
[failed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
[failed] com.apple.gamed.plist
[failed] com.apple.printtool.agent.plist
[failed] com.apple.rcd.plist
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.passwordcheck.plist
[failed] com.apple.findmymac.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.1
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.6.0 - SDK 10.8 Check version
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.8 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
AdBlock
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
19% WebProcess
7% Safari
5% WindowServer
4% Boom
4% mds
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
994 MB WebProcess
343 MB Safari
43 MB WindowServer
34 MB mds
26 MB Dock
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
905 MB Free RAM
1.37 GB Active RAM
796 MB Inactive RAM
1.22 GB Wired RAM
5.11 GB Page-ins
6.51 GB Page-outs -
Why does the new MacBook Pro 13 no longer come with a graphics card?
Why does the new MacBook Pro no longer come with a graphics card? Or at least make it so you can opt for one.
I know how you feel. Your MacBook Pro has integrated graphics 384 MB or 512 MB. If you are a gamer, creative professional or just want more VRAM get a 15 inch MacBook Pro with up to 1 gig of VRAM or a windows gaming laptop with up to 16 gigs of VRAM (a ridiculous amount!). If you get a windows pc, you can always install virtual box. There is no point in buying a 13 inch MacBook Pro unless you need a lightweight laptop with all of the extra "goodies". There is also no possible way to change the graphics unless you know how to "unhook" the card from the processor and install a new one. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Why does my new MacBook pro retina with 16gb ram keep randomly freezing
Why does my new MacBook pro retina with 16gb ram keep randomly freezing
Hi ..
A new Macbook Pro should not randomly freeze.
You have 14 calendar days from the time your items are delivered to initiate a return as noted here. -
RAM Used up quickly, Macbook Pro Becomes Slow
Over the past week or so I've noticed my Macbook Pro getting increasingly slower as the day goes by. Looking in activity monitor, my free RAM is often under a couple hundred MBs - and too often below 50MB. Figuring that I just had to clear up some inactive RAM left over from other programs, I purged the inactive RAM, but only to have it get used up again within minutes.
This hasn't ever been a problem to me in the past year that I've had my Macbook Pro, but now it becomes unresponsive very quickly. As an experiment, I booted up my laptop, and even then I had less than a GB of free RAM (never had that little upon bootup before). The only programs I have setup to start on boot are iTunes Helper, Caffiene, and Mail (Hidden). This hasn't changed in at least six months, so I know it's not one of these causing the RAM hogging.
Here is a log of my current Activity Monitor stats- after rebooting about an hour ago, the only programs I've opened were Chrome, iTunes, and Firefox. Everything was fine for a few minutes, then I noticed severe slow down and massive RAM loss, in addition to the cooling fans exceeding 6000rpm for a short while. Does anything here look abnormal?
*I should also note that I've verified the startup disk and repaired permissions, and the Page in/Page Out ratio is fine.
Active Memory: 1.23 GB
Free Memory: 30.3 MB
Wired Memory: 885.5 MB
Used Memory: 3.97 GB
Inactive Memory: 1.87 GB
Total VM: 219.16 GB
Number of processes: 93
PID Process Name User CPU Real Mem Virtual Mem
0 kernel_task root 1.9 339.3 MB 4.77 GB
1 launchd root 0.0 1.8 MB 2.36 GB
10 kextd root 0.0 4.3 MB 2.35 GB
11 UserEventAgent root 0.0 8.6 MB 2.38 GB
12 mDNSResponder _mdnsrespo 0.0 3.1 MB 2.37 GB
13 opendirectoryd root 0.1 8.5 MB 2.38 GB
14 notifyd root 0.0 1.1 MB 2.35 GB
15 configd root 0.0 4.5 MB 2.38 GB
16 diskarbitrationd root 0.0 1.6 MB 2.35 GB
17 fseventsd root 0.1 6.2 MB 2.37 GB
18 syslogd root 0.0 980 KB 2.36 GB
19 powerd root 0.0 2.1 MB 2.37 GB
20 distnoted root 0.0 1.7 MB 2.35 GB
25 blued root 0.0 3.2 MB 2.37 GB
27 securityd root 0.0 6.0 MB 2.37 GB
28 coreservicesd root 0.2 17.9 MB 2.39 GB
49 ntpd root 0.0 1.4 MB 2.32 GB
51 warmd nobody 0.0 3.6 MB 2.36 GB
52 usbmuxd _usbmuxd 0.0 3.3 MB 2.36 GB
54 SystemStarter root 0.0 1.0 MB 2.35 GB
56 stackshot root 0.0 1.2 MB 2.35 GB
59 revisiond root 0.0 2.4 MB 2.36 GB
63 mds root 0.2 87.8 MB 2.74 GB
65 loginwindow AMay 0.0 18.8 MB 2.44 GB
67 KernelEventAgent root 0.0 1.0 MB 2.35 GB
68 kdc root 0.0 2.8 MB 2.35 GB
70 hidd root 0.1 1.8 MB 2.35 GB
72 dynamic_pager root 0.0 712 KB 2.32 GB
77 autofsd root 0.0 1.8 MB 2.35 GB
79 applepushserviced root 0.0 7.1 MB 2.37 GB
80 aosnotifyd root 0.0 4.8 MB 2.37 GB
82 SophosAntiVirus root 0.1 3.2 MB 640.3 MB
83 InterCheck root 0.2 142.2 MB 773.5 MB
84 SophosAutoUpdate root 0.0 9.3 MB 640.8 MB
86 licenseDaemon root 0.0 4.9 MB 2.36 GB
87 TechToolProDaemon root 0.0 3.4 MB 644.8 MB
88 qmasterd root 0.0 6.8 MB 645.6 MB
102 WindowServer _windowser 6.5 56.0 MB 2.93 GB
103 netbiosd _netbios 0.0 2.2 MB 2.37 GB
118 CVMServer root 0.0 1,000 KB 2.33 GB
128 logind root 0.0 1.7 MB 2.35 GB
134 launchd AMay 0.0 1.2 MB 2.36 GB
136 coreaudiod _coreaudio 1.2 4.9 MB 2.37 GB
138 UserEventAgent AMay 0.0 9.8 MB 2.38 GB
140 distnoted AMay 0.0 3.4 MB 2.36 GB
145 Dock AMay 0.0 17.0 MB 2.44 GB
146 talagent AMay 0.0 7.3 MB 2.39 GB
147 SystemUIServer AMay 0.0 28.6 MB 2.48 GB
148 Finder AMay 0.1 19.6 MB 2.43 GB
150 pboard AMay 0.0 912 KB 2.32 GB
158 fontd AMay 0.0 5.1 MB 2.40 GB
161 com.apple.dock.extra AMay 0.0 10.9 MB 2.40 GB
163 warmd_agent AMay 0.0 1.7 MB 2.35 GB
167 imagent AMay 0.0 5.2 MB 2.37 GB
172 SophosUIServer AMay 0.1 11.4 MB 687.5 MB
175 Logitech Control Center D AMay 0.0 8.1 MB 2.40 GB
176 LaunchdDaemon AMay 0.0 1.4 MB 618.9 MB
180 SpotifyWebHelper AMay 0.0 3.3 MB 639.3 MB
182 Folder Actions Dispatcher AMay 0.0 6.4 MB 2.40 GB
186 iTunes Helper AMay 0.0 3.6 MB 2.37 GB
187 Caffeine AMay 0.0 8.7 MB 2.40 GB
188 Mail AMay 0.0 60.1 MB 3.53 GB
196 cookied AMay 0.0 1.2 MB 2.35 GB
204 TechToolProAgent AMay 0.0 9.3 MB 18.43 GB
215 mdworker AMay 0.1 29.9 MB 2.39 GB
255 AppleSpell.service AMay 0.2 3.1 MB 2.38 GB
289 DashboardClient AMay 0.0 12.6 MB 672.9 MB
290 DashboardClient AMay 0.0 36.9 MB 3.43 GB
292 Google Chrome AMay 0.0 84.4 MB 989.1 MB
297 Google Chrome Helper AMay 0.0 10.4 MB 740.3 MB
299 Google Chrome Worker AMay 0.0 69.3 MB 785.7 MB
300 Google Chrome Worker AMay 0.0 26.4 MB 757.4 MB
301 Google Chrome Worker AMay 0.0 27.7 MB 758.7 MB
471 Firefox AMay 0.2 357.6 MB 3.65 GB
485 Firefox Plugin Process (S AMay 0.8 48.8 MB 2.58 GB
486 VDCAssistant root 0.0 5.2 MB 2.37 GB
739 iTunes AMay 3.1 72.3 MB 2.53 GB
746 Last.fm AMay 1.9 23.1 MB 767.4 MB
748 ath AMay 0.0 3.4 MB 2.37 GB
751 AppleMobileDeviceHelper AMay 0.0 8.8 MB 2.37 GB
783 Quick Look Helper AMay 0.0 9.5 MB 2.88 GB
841 automountd root 0.0 2.1 MB 2.36 GB
877 Activity Monitor AMay 11.6 25.7 MB 2.44 GB
878 taskgated root 0.0 2.7 MB 2.37 GB
880 xpchelper AMay 0.0 4.6 MB 2.35 GB
881 SyncServer AMay 0.0 9.9 MB 2.38 GB
884 activitymonitord root 0.7 1.4 MB 2.33 GB
885 launchdadd root 0.0 1.7 MB 2.35 GB
886 launchd _spotlight 0.0 852 KB 2.36 GB
888 mdworker _spotlight 0.0 6.3 MB 2.38 GB
889 distnoted _spotlight 0.0 1.1 MB 2.35 GB
890 xpchelper _spotlight 0.0 4.4 MB 2.36 GB
891 CVMCompiler AMay 0.0 20.5 MB 2.35 GBThomas - yes, the page outs are less than 10% of the page ins, your site was actually what made me take a look at that haha.The reason that I'm concerned about my free RAM is that it has never been this low, and I like having a certain amount of RAM free when I run certain programs (ex. Ableton Live, a music production program, where ~500MB of RAM is needed to load some drum samples).
I had just installed Sophos Anti-Virus a few hours before my post, so that's probably running at startup along with a few others, which I will have to take a look at. Are there any other startup processes that you noticed that I should look into?
Lastly, I installed Final Cut Pro 7 about a week and a half ago. I only open it maybe three days out of the week, so I didn't think that's what would be causing it. However, there may be some background processes that are running even when the actual program isn't running. Can you spot anything like that?
updating the Mac OS X version was the fix for it.
I eventually will udgrade to Mountain Lion, but I would like to get this fixed first. I'm also looking at buying more RAM, but up until recently, 4GB was working fine. I couldn't have everything running, but the programs that I did have open ran fine.
Simple stop leaving program open that you are done using. Make sure you close the Program and not just close the window that the program is using. By default most Mac programs do not close when you close the window they are using. You have to manual close, Quit, those programs.
That's the thing though- I always close programs that I am not using (cmd+q, not just closing the window). I come from a Windows background, so closing a program entirely became a quick habit of mine! -
I bought a macbook pro 13'' last september. It was good during the past one year, however, it becomes very slow recently, and I can't log into the system until i forced shut down the computer. Once it also become dark when i was using it, and i also have to forced shut down it. Is there anybody who met the similar issues with me ? Do you know the reason ? Do you know how to make the computer running fast again?
try this:
disk utility - verify disk permissions - if errors are found - repair them and restart your macbook.
see if that helps you out.... -
Why is my 2008 macbook pro so slow?
What is the best thing to do for a 2008 macbook pro that seems to run slower as it gets older? Should I take it to the apple store or is it something I can possibly fix myself?
Thank you very much~!See:
Mac Maintenance Quick Assist,
Mac OS X speed FAQ,
Speeding up Macs,
How to Speed up Macs,
Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance,
Mac troubleshooting: What to do when your computer is too slow,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Get set up,
Essential Mac Maintenance: Rev up your routines,
Maintaining OS X,
Five Mac maintenance myths and
Myths of required versus not required maintenance for Mac OS X for information. -
Why is my new macbook pro so slow on wifi?
i just got my new mbp and can't really go on line. i use the internet via my old macbook now. the wireless router is in the room next door, but thats no problem for my old macbook. my new macbook pro is terrible slow and has poorely connection with the router in my room. nextdoor there is no problem.
i think i made all possible updates to both macbook and macbook pro.
could anyone help?Change your router channel number. Most times this works & is all you have to do.
See KB Articles: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1401 AirPort troubleshooting guide
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712 Using network locations in Mac OS X
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System Preferences>Network
Click the Assist Me button.
In the next window that pops up, click the Diagnostic button & do the necessary.
If using one of Apple's routers, run the Airport Utility app which is located inside the Utilities folder.
If using a 3rd party router, read its user manual and/or contact their tech support/forums.
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If using Apple's Airport, please re-post over in one of the AirPort Forums.
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Since your MBP is "new," take advantage of your 90 days of FREE phone tech support from Apple. Faster than waiting for responses on a message board!
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HT201300 Why does manufacture date MacBook Pro matter?
I am going to buy a 15" MacBook Pro with Retina display. I can buy a new one now (April 2013), or a refurbished model with a manufacture date of mid-2012. The stated specs for the 2 machines are identical. What would be different about the two? Should it matter which one I get?
It's not as simple as that.
I've seen number of sources claiming that the components used in 2013 model are slightly different, presumably to resolve some of the issue 2012 model had.
Also, the 2013 are equipped with faster CPU by 0.1 Ghz.
Frankly, 2013-model will also have higher resale value than 2012 counterpart.
But again, yes, if the price difference is significant, I wouldn't hesitate with refurbs. Bought few of those and there was no way to tell that it's refurb. -
Why is my new macbook pro running slow?
I bought a new macbook pro in october 2012. It has always run very fast without a problem.
Yesterday i noticed when i opened up apps the app symbol would bounce in the dock for a good 20 - 30 seconds and i would get the spinning beachball icon. I have repaired disk and disk permissions but this has not helped. I havnt downloaded any new apps or anything and my virus software says there is no virus.
Please help???????I am also so dsappointed of buying macbook pro for the first time,and to think it was just almost a month ago....I am worried about the over heating issue,battery span that never lasprot that long as what the advertisement says...I really take extra care of this gadget because it is my first time having this so expenssive lappy...Ooohhh before I forget,my gadget is Macbook Pro 13 with memory of 8gb 1600 MHz DDR3..processor 2.9GHz Intel core I7...the only heave application tha I downloaded was the Mountain Lion I think ,and it was updated now from 10.8.1 - 10.8.2 ..maybe the next heavy app is the google chrome...and the rest is those apps that I bought from the Apple store that didnt cost me $10...before buying this unit ,I am using a lappy from Gateway with windows OS that runs slowly because of maybe being so old...lol I am using it for almost 3yrs because I only bought it from a junk shop alternately with Dell desktop thats so cheap,I only bought it almost $200 from a junkshop still.now after learning to fix and upgrade computers,I upgraded the DELL desktop from 1GB to 2GB,but I upraded my hardrive from 80gb to 1000gb...now I did test booting the 2,the desktop and this new Macbook Pro.my dell really boot so fast half more than this macbook pro...when I am downloading videos,really the Dell desktop have the fastest loading and downloading...I am not kidding and telling lies...I am so shock to know the real truth....I am sorry, but i is really true...But I promise my self to take care of this gadget because its my first time to have a genuinely brand new gadget and so expenssive...if no one believe this, i will upload a video on my youtube accnt just to prove that I am not telling a lie...oooh before I forget...just to prove that this gadget is geguine and new, here is the Serial Number of my Macbook Pro 13 which I posses almost a month now.. Serial Number C0******DTY4
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Why does my new macbook pro have no sound?
Suddenly my macbook pro lost all sound. the mute is off and the volume is all the way up. I don't understand. Can anyone help?
Take each of the following steps that you haven't already tried.
1. Start with the steps recommended in this support article.
2. Launch the application "Audio MIDI Setup" by entering the first few letters of its name in a Spotlight search and selecting it in the results (it should be at the top.) Select the Output tab. If the Mute boxes are checked, uncheck them. Move the Volume sliders all the way to the right.
3. If your model has an audio-out (headphone) port, and a red light is coming from it, the internal switch is stuck in the position for digital output. You may be able to free it by inserting and removing a mini-stereo jack of the proper size. Inserting any kind of tool in the port may cause damage that won't be covered by your warranty.
If there's no red light, the switch may still be stuck in the headphone position. Try to free it the same way.
4. Disconnect all wired peripherals except keyboard and mouse, if applicable. If more than one display is connected, disconnect all extra ones. Reboot and test.
5. Boot in safe mode. Don't log in; just reboot as usual when the login screen appears. When you do, make sure the words "Safe Boot" do not appear in the login screen. If they do, the system is still in safe mode and sound won't work.
6. Reset the NVRAM.
7. Reset the SMC.
8. Reinstall OS X after backing up all data. For a possible shortcut, see this thread.
9. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store. -
Macbook pro runs slow, sometimes it is more than a minute to load a webpage and sometimes freezes.
My MacBook Pro is running very slowly, sometimes more than a minute to open a webpage or access a link on the page. Using Safari and sometimes it freezes and the force quit window doesn't appear using option-command-escape. Then only holding down the power button shuts down the computer. Thanks for any help.
Please 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 documents or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this behavior; 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.
Please take this step regardless of the results of Step 1.
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 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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