Why is my mac so slow after i downloaded os x yosemite? the rainbow circle shows up many times

why is my mac so slow after i downloaded os x yosemite? the rainbow circle shows up many times,what can i do? please help

why is my mac so slow after i downloaded os x yosemite? the rainbow circle shows up many times,what can i do? please help

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