Yosemite problems on I mac mid 2007 machine

I Mac mid to late 2007 2.0 GHz Intel 2GB ram running Yosemite 10.10
About 3 months ago my sister (we are a Mac family) upgraded to Yosemite on her 2007 machine that had been running fine. Did not know that was possible on an old machine. Anyway she has been having noting but problems since.
Questions:
Is problem because she only has 2GB ram?
Can we go back on her Time Machine to around August well before she loaded Yosemite and do a total restore WITHOUT losing data from August to now?
If so how do we restore her banking, schoolwork etc. between August and now?
Thank You

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If I were you I would stick with Snow Leopard. It's much better suited to your old hardware. That said:
Upgrading from Snow Leopard to Lion or Mavericks
To upgrade to Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8, Lion, or Mountain Lion installed. Purchase and download Mavericks (Free) from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
     OS X Mavericks- System Requirements
       Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mavericks
         1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) — Model Identifier 7,1 or later
         2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) —
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         3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 2,1 or later
         5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         7. Xserve (Early 2009) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
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Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mavericks, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion at the Online Apple Store. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
     Lion System Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
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       2. 2GB of memory
       3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
       4. 7GB of available space
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I have an iMac that started having possible heat issues about 3-4 months ago. After it boots up or wakes up from being asleep, within a few minutes, the CPU fan will slowly speed up to around 3300 rpm and stay there the entire time the computer is running. If my kids use it for playing games on, the screen will eventually go black and I have to press and hold the power button to shut it off and restart it.
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Airport card: 44
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GPU Heatsink: 115
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Hi James. It has been a while since I did this, so I am going from memory, but this is what I did.
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Hey Apple Community,
I use Final Cut Pro a long long Time...
Today I saw an update is out but... can't download... why not enough graphicperformance Why??? and where i can download a Version who works?

If your iMac is what is listed in the title of your post, than no it won't work.
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Nice Name: iMac 24 inch Core 2 Duo Aluminium (Mid 2007)
Machine Model: iMac7,1
Name: iMac Intel (mid 2007)
ModelCode: imac_mid_07
Family name: A1225
Model Number: MB322
Group1: iMac
Group2: Intel
Generation: 4
CPU speed: 2.8GHz
Screen size: 24 inch
Screen resolution: 1920x1200 pixels
Colour: Aluminium
Production year: 2007
Production week: 51 (December)
Production number: 343 (within this week)
Model introduced: 2007
Memory - flavour: DDR2-S-667
Memory - number of slots: 2
Memory - maximum total: 6GB
Memory - largest module: 4GB
Factory: QP (USA)

Hi, I have almost the same imac than the OP with macOS 10.1 Yosemite installed. Is very slow. I ran ETreCheck but don't know how to interpret it. Can anyone help?
EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
Report generated 10 de enero de 2015, 13:19:16 CET
Click the [Support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Details] links for more information about that line.
Click the [Adware] links for help removing adware.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (24-inch Mid 2007) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac7,1
1 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI,RadeonHD2600 - VRAM: 256 MB
iMac 1920 x 1200
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 2 days 3:14:59
Disk Information: ℹ️
ST3500630AS Q disk0 : (500,11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 465.35 GB (193.25 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
NO NAME (disk0s4) /Volumes/NO NAME : 33.89 GB (29.17 GB free)
USB Information: ℹ️
Western Digital My Passport 07B8 1 TB
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
My Passport for Mac (disk1s2) /Volumes/My Passport for Mac : 999.83 GB (904.37 GB free)
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
TASCAM US-122L
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Anywhere
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Incompatible Software/Parallels Service.app
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hid_hook (5.0 9308.543614) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_hypervisor (5.0 9308.543614) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_netbridge (5.0 9308.543614) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_usb_connect (5.0 9308.543614) [Support]
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.prl_vnic (5.0 9308.543614) [Support]
/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] foo.tap (1.0) [Support]
[not loaded] foo.tun (1.0) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.WondershareAudioDevice (1.5.2) [Support]
[loaded] com.logmein.driver.LogMeInSoundDriver (4.1.46f67) [Support]
[loaded] com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverInt (0.0.64) [Support]
[loaded] com.tascam.usb2audio.driver (1.13.4) [Support]
[loaded] com.vara.driver.VaraAudio (1.0.3) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/TASCAM_US1xx.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.tascam.usb2audio.driver_TIGER (2.10.4 - SDK 10.4) [Support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
DynDNSUpdater: Path: /Library/StartupItems/DynDNSUpdater
ParallelsDesktopTransporter: Path: /Library/StartupItems/ParallelsDesktopTransporter
ParallelsTransporter: Path: /Library/StartupItems/ParallelsTransporter
tap: Path: /Library/StartupItems/tap
tun: Path: /Library/StartupItems/tun
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[killed] com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
[killed] com.apple.icloud.fmfd.plist
[killed] com.apple.printtool.agent.plist
[killed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
6 processes killed due to memory pressure
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[killed] com.apple.AssetCacheLocatorService.plist
[killed] com.apple.awdd.plist
[killed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
[killed] com.apple.GSSCred.plist
[killed] com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
[killed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[killed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.tccd.system.plist
[killed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
9 processes killed due to memory pressure
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.LMILaunchAgentFixer.plist [Support]
[running] com.logmein.logmeingui.plist [Support]
[running] com.logmein.logmeinguiagent.plist [Support]
[not loaded] com.logmein.logmeinguiagentatlogin.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Support]
[running] com.pianomarvel.plugin.plist [Support]
[running] com.rim.BBLaunchAgent.plist [Support]
[running] com.wondershare.AllMyMusic.Agent.plist [Support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[running] com.fitbit.galileod.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Support]
[running] com.logmein.logmeinserver.plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.logmein.raupdate.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Support]
[running] com.rim.BBDaemon.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.timesoftware.timemachineeditor.backupd-auto.plist [Support]
[running] org.samba.nmbd.plist [Support]
[running] org.samba.smbd.plist [Support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Support]
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
WDDriveUtilityHelper Aplicación (/Applications/WD Drive Utilities.app/Contents/WDDriveUtilityHelper.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.0.11 [Support]
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.07 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 1.4 [Support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20125.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.7
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.07 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
ContentUploaderPlugin: Version: 1.2 [Support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 65 Check version
Audio Plug-ins: ℹ️
TASCAM_US1xx: Version: Unknown - SDK 10.7 [Support]
TASCAM_US122L_US144: Version: Unknown [Support]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
DivX [Support]
Flash Player [Support]
Flip4Mac WMV [Support]
Growl [Support]
Java [Support]
MacFUSE [Support]
Perian [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 465.35 GB Disk used: 272.11 GB
Destinations:
Disco Time Capsule [Network]
Total size: 497.62 GB
Total number of backups: 19
Oldest backup: 2013-12-17 04:01:07 +0000
Last backup: 2014-01-09 13:10:58 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 497.62 GB < (Disk used 272.11 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
      17% GarageBand
      11% WindowServer
      4% coreaudiod
      2% Dock
      0% PianoPlugin
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
159 MB Google Chrome Helper
129 MB GarageBand
116 MB Google Chrome
82 MB Finder
60 MB Safari
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
143 MB Free RAM
1.25 GB Active RAM
1.15 GB Inactive RAM
634 MB Wired RAM
21.75 GB Page-ins
349 MB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Jan 8, 2015, 10:04:56 AM Self test - passed
Jan 8, 2015, 01:44:58 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-014458_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:44:49 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-014449_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:44:04 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Finder_2015-01-08-014404_[redacted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:43:59 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Dock_2015-01-08-014359_[redacted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:43:55 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WindowServer_2015-01-08-014355_[redacted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:35:27 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-013527_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:35:17 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-013517_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:35:07 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-013507_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:35:03 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-013503_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:34:10 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WindowServer_2015-01-08-013410_[redacted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:25:14 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-012514_[redac ted].crash
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Jan 8, 2015, 01:24:55 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-012455_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:24:52 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-012452_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:23:51 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WindowServer_2015-01-08-012351_[redacted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:12:38 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-011238_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:12:29 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-011229_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:12:19 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-011219_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:12:16 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-01-08-011216_[redac ted].crash
Jan 8, 2015, 01:09:51 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WindowServer_2015-01-08-010951_[redacted].crash
Jan 7, 2015, 11:43:54 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/quicklookd_2015-01-07-234354_[ redacted].crash

I just installed yosemite on my mcb pro mid 2012 and installed win8.1 with bootcamp. now i have the problem, when i'm using windows i don't see my mac partition in the "computer" window. there is only the "bootcamp (c;) partition? what's the problem?

i just installed yosemite on my mcb pro mid 2012 with a clean install. so i only had the new os x yosemite running on my mac. everything went perfect. than i installed win8.1 with the bootcamp assistant and also everything went perfect.
But here's the Problem:
When i'm using Windows 8.1 and i go to the "Computer" window where i can find my hdd partition "Bootcamp (c;) there is only this Partition. the mac Partition is missing.
so i am not able to read the files on my mac Partition.
Before i installed yosemite and win8.1, i was running mavericks and win7 on my macbook pro and i haven't had this Problem. i was able to see and read my mac Partition also on Windows 8.1???
is there any solution for this Problem???
greez c

"Before i installed yosemite and win8.1, i was running mavericks and win7 on my macbook pro and i haven't had this Problem. i was able to see and read my mac Partition also on Windows 8.1???"
Sorry there's a mistake in the sentence!
i mean:
"Before i installed yosemite and win8.1, i was running mavericks and win7 on my macbook pro and i haven't had this Problem. i was able to see and read my mac Partition also on Windows 7???"

Problems with FileVault 2 on my iMac mid 2007 with Mac OS LION on it

Hi guys !
Get a problem with FileVault 2 on my iMac mid 2007 with MAC OS LION on it. FileVault 2 works, but after rebooting my system, it was unpossible to select an account with the cursor of my trackpad. No chance.
Before activate Filevault 2 the trackpad works fine. No problems to select an account. Anybody else with the same problem ?
Regards
Volker

Hi EVO67 !
I checked out your solution, but.... sorry it doesn't works.
So I cut off the bluetooth connection of the magic trackpad from my iMac and pair it again, but the problem is the same.
May be it's bigger bug with LION, so I need an update for this function.
But thank you very much for your help.
Regards
Volker

My Mid 2007 24" iMac has been a bit laggy on Yosemite and getting worse every day, so I went to the Apple Support pages on Apples website looking for help and thought I'd found some. This is what I did and it made everything 100 times worse :(

So here is what I found and what I did to try to alleviate the RAM eating upgrade named Yosemite. This guy has helped quite a few people, you can read all the comments and I gave it several tries this morning.
Oct 23, 2014 10:59 AM
I post this hoping to help those users who, like me, are experiencing high CPU usage and massive memory leaking with OS X core services and apps, leading to slow performance and battery drain.
I've tried everything mentioned, but found the right combination of steps to follow. I've tried this with seven different Apple computers, including mine, and has worked well so far. I applied this method yesterday to give these process a 24 hour window to fail again, so far everything good.
First step: disconnect any external or secondary monitors, if any is present. The video memory allocation leak can also happen if you have a system with an integrated card, like Intel, with no external monitors attached.
Second step: Shut down your machine and enter Safe Mode (press shift once you turn on your computer again, more info below). Once you're there, fix your disk permissions.
Guide of how to access Safe Mode: OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
Third step: From Safe Mode turn off your machine again and reset your System Management Controller (SMC). There are different methods, depending on machine, to do this. To know what method applies to yours read the following guide.
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
Fourth step: Once your machine completes a full boot after resetting the SMC turn it off again and reset your PRAM (THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP, BUT THE PREVIOUS ONES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ONE TO WORK). The PRAM stores small bits of data that indicate our Apple computer how to interact with the devices connected to it, including monitors and video cards. It also affects software.
To reset it you should hold the OPTION, COMMAND, P and R keys in your keyboard immediately after turning on your machine again.You'll hear the start up chime, continue pressing the keys until the machine boots and the chime starts A SECOND TIME, then release. IF YOUR YOSEMITE INSTALLATION LOCKS UP AT A BLACK SCREEN AFTER THIS, DONT PANIC! It's normal, just turn off your computer and let it boot again.
More info about PRAM: OS X Mavericks: Reset your computer’s PRAM
Voila, reconnect your external displays and enjoy your system.
Message was edited by: Luis_Mercado
MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10)
So here is my EtreCheck report that is a bit above my head but anything in red isn't good I'm sure. I'd really appreciate some friendly advice
EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated at
Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (24-inch Mid 2007) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac7,1
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
6 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI,RadeonHD2600 - VRAM: 256 MB
iMac 1920 x 1200
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 2:34:25
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD3200AAJS-40RYA0 disk0 : (320.07 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Data (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 319.21 GB (230.04 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
USB Information: ℹ️
VIA Labs, Inc. USB2.0 Hub
Generic USB Storage
Western Digital My Passport 0824 2 TB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Passport Slim (disk2s2) /Volumes/Passport Slim : 2.00 TB (1.62 TB free)
VIA Labs, Inc. USB2.0 Hub
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Logitech USB Receiver
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Firewire Information: ℹ️
WD Passport III 800mbit - 800mbit max
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Passport (disk1s2) /Volumes/Passport : 499.76 GB (370.05 GB free)
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Anywhere
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGAndroidmdmcontrol (4.15 - SDK 10.10) Support
[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGAndroidmdmdata (4.15 - SDK 10.10) Support
[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGAndroidndiscontrol (4.15 - SDK 10.10) Support
[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGAndroidndisdata (4.15 - SDK 10.10) Support
[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGAndroidrndis (4.15 - SDK 10.10) Support
[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGAndroidserial (4.15 - SDK 10.10) Support
[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGAndroidusbbus (4.15 - SDK 10.10) Support
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.4.26 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.markspace.iokit.IOMissingSyncMassStorage (199) Support
[not loaded] com.markspace.missingsync.palmos.classicseize (1) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftKeyboard (6.3) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftMouse (8.2) Support
[not loaded] com.palm.ClassicNotSeizeDriver (3.2.1) Support
[loaded] com.wdc.driver.1394.64.10.9 (1.0.1 - SDK 10.9) Support
[not loaded] com.wdc.driver.1394HP (1.0.5) Support
[loaded] com.wdc.driver.USB.64.10.9 (1.0.1 - SDK 10.9) Support
[not loaded] com.wdc.driver.USBHP (1.0.1) Support
/System/Library/Extensions/MicrosoftKeyboard.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftKeyboardBluetooth (6.3) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftKeyboardUSB (6.3) Support
/System/Library/Extensions/MicrosoftMouse.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftMouseBluetooth (8.2) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftMouseUSB (8.2) Support
/System/Library/Extensions/ssuddrv.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.4.26 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.4.26 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP (1.4.26 - SDK 10.5) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial (1.4.26 - SDK 10.6) Support
Startup Items: ℹ️
Cocktail: Path: /Library/StartupItems/Cocktail
Startup items are obsolete and will not work in future versions of OS X
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.security.cloudkeychainproxy.plist
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
[failed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[failed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
[failed] com.apple.softwareupdated.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[loaded] com.hp.help.tocgenerator.plist Support
[not loaded] com.maintain.LogOut.plist Support
[loaded] com.maintain.PurgeInactiveMemory.plist Support
[not loaded] com.maintain.Restart.plist Support
[not loaded] com.maintain.ShutDown.plist Support
[not loaded] com.maintain.Sleep.plist Support
[running] com.maintain.SystemEvents.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
[invalid?] com.tvmobili.artwork.plist Support
[running] com.wdc.raidmanagerstatusmenu.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[running] com.bjango.istatserver.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.hp.lightscribe.plist Support
[loaded] com.maintain.CocktailScheduler.plist Support
[loaded] com.maintain.HideSpotlightMenuBarIcon.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
[invalid?] com.tvmobili.tvmobilisvcd.plist Support
[running] com.wdc.WDRAIDDriveService.plist Support
[loaded] com.westerndigital.WD-Drive-Manager-Installer.plist Support
[loaded] net.freemacsoft.LiteIcon.LIHelperTool.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[loaded] com.maintain.ShowUserLibraryDirectory.plist Support
[loaded] uk.co.markallan.clamxav.freshclam.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
Macs Fan Control Application (/Applications/Macs Fan Control.app)
Solar Service Application (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/Logitech/SolarService/Solar Service.app)
Android File Transfer Agent Application (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/Google/Android File Transfer/Android File Transfer Agent.app)
WDDriveUtilityHelper Application (/Applications/WD Drive Utilities.app/Contents/WDDriveUtilityHelper.app)
WD Quick View UNKNOWN (missing value)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Unity Web Player: Version: UnityPlayer version 2.0.2f2 Support
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.2.4 Support
OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.6 Support
RealPlayer Plugin: Version: Unknown
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.223 - SDK 10.6 Support
DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 1.4 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.223 - SDK 10.6 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 9.5.5 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 71 Check version
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player Support
Java Support
Microsoft Mouse Support
MusicManager Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: ON
Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
Volumes being backed up:
Data: Disk size: 319.21 GB Disk used: 89.17 GB
Destinations:
Passport [Local]
Total size: 499.76 GB
Total number of backups: 25
Oldest backup: 2014-05-10 16:56:40 +0000
Last backup: 2014-11-14 17:38:44 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 499.76 GB > (Disk used 89.17 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
      3% WindowServer
      1% Google Chrome Canary
      1% coreaudiod
      0% systemstatsd
      0% ps
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
174 MB Google Chrome Canary
84 MB Google Chrome Helper
64 MB mds_stores
52 MB Finder
45 MB iconservicesagent
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
3.02 GB Free RAM
1.69 GB Active RAM
317 MB Inactive RAM
753 MB Wired RAM
8.69 GB Page-ins
156 MB Page-outs
I hope to hear from anyone even to knock me in the head, lol. Thanks in advance and I'll be around trying to figure this out.

1. This procedure is a diagnostic test. It changes nothing, for better or worse, and therefore will not, in itself, solve the problem. But with the aid of the test results, the solution may take a few minutes, instead of hours or days.
Don't be put off by the complexity of these instructions. The process is much less complicated than the description. You do harder tasks with the computer all the time.
2. If you don't already have a current backup, back up all data before doing anything else. The backup is necessary on general principle, not because of anything in the test procedure. Backup is always a must, and when you're having any kind of trouble with the computer, you may be at higher than usual risk of losing data, whether you follow these instructions or not.
There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional. Ask if you need guidance.
3. Below are instructions to run a UNIX shell script, a type of program. As I wrote above, it changes nothing. It doesn't send or receive any data on the network. All it does is to generate a human-readable report on the state of the computer. That report goes nowhere unless you choose to share it. If you prefer, you can act on it yourself without disclosing the contents to me or anyone else.
You should be wondering whether you can believe me, and whether it's safe to run a program at the behest of a stranger. In general, no, it's not safe and I don't encourage it.
In this case, however, there are a couple of ways for you to decide whether the program is safe without having to trust me. First, you can read it. Unlike an application that you download and click to run, it's transparent, so anyone with the necessary skill can verify what it does.
You may not be able to understand the script yourself. But variations of the script have been posted on this website thousands of times over a period of years. The site is hosted by Apple, which does not allow it to be used to distribute harmful software. Any one of the millions of registered users could have read the script and raised the alarm if it was harmful. Then I would not be here now and you would not be reading this message.
Nevertheless, if you can't satisfy yourself that these instructions are safe, don't follow them. Ask for other options.
4. Here's a summary of what you need to do, if you choose to proceed:
☞ Copy a line of text in this window to the Clipboard.
☞ Paste into the window of another application.
☞ Wait for the test to run. It usually takes a few minutes.
☞ Paste the results, which will have been copied automatically, back into a reply on this page.
The sequence is: copy, paste, wait, paste again. You don't need to copy a second time. Details follow.
5. You may have started the computer in "safe" mode. Preferably, these steps should be taken in “normal” mode, under the conditions in which the problem is reproduced. If the system is now in safe mode and works well enough in normal mode to run the test, restart as usual. If you can only test in safe mode, do that.
6. If you have more than one user, and the one affected by the problem is not an administrator, then please run the test twice: once while logged in as the affected user, and once as an administrator. The results may be different. The user that is created automatically on a new computer when you start it for the first time is an administrator. If you can't log in as an administrator, test as the affected user. Most personal Macs have only one user, and in that case this section doesn’t apply. Don't log in as root.
7. The script is a single long line, all of which must be selected. You can accomplish this easily by triple-clicking anywhere in the line. The whole line will highlight, though you may not see all of it in the browser window, and you can then copy it. If you try to select the line by dragging across the part you can see, you won't get all of it.
Triple-click anywhere in the line of text below on this page to select it:
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IMac mid 2007 Runs Slow on Yosemite, unresponsive

PLEASE CAN YOU ADVISE:
I have been visiting my Dad and two days later his computer (it seemed after a power cut) now RUNS VERY slow, it is unresponsive when clicking on any application on the menu bar, or even the finder bar, it shows spinning ball. I read your forum and will paste the Etrecheck results here. He has tried the pram thing on startup but still no good. He has iMac 20 inch Mid 2007. Yosemite 10.10.2., 2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2Duo, mem 2 Gb 667 Mhz DDR2 Sdram. Startup disk iMac, Graphics ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro 256mb.
Report from Etrecheck.
EtreCheck version: 1.9.15 (52)
Report generated February 21, 2015 at 11:10:48 AM EST
Hardware Information: ?
    iMac (20-inch, Mid 2007) (Verified)
    iMac - model: iMac7,1
    1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2 cores
    2 GB RAM
Video Information: ?
    ATI,RadeonHD2600 - VRAM: 256 MB
        iMac 1680 x 1050
System Software: ?
    OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Uptime: 0 days 1:3:1
Disk Information: ?
    Hitachi HDT725032VLA360 disk0 : (320.07 GB)
    S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
        EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
        lMAC (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 319.21 GB (189.2 GB free)
        Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
USB Information: ?
    Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
        Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
    Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
    Elgato EyeTV Hybrid
    Logitech USB Receiver
    Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Gatekeeper: ?
    Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ?
    [loaded]    com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.1) Support
    [loaded]    com.Logitech.Control Center.HID Driver (3.9.1 - SDK 10.8) Support
    [not loaded]    com.Logitech.Unifying.HID Driver (1.3.0 - SDK 10.6) Support
    [not loaded]    com.bresink.driver.BRESINKx86Monitoring (9.0) Support
    [not loaded]    com.elgato.driver.DontMatchAfaTech (1.1) Support
    [not loaded]    com.elgato.driver.DontMatchCinergy450 (1.1) Support
    [not loaded]    com.elgato.driver.DontMatchCinergyXS (1.1) Support
    [not loaded]    com.elgato.driver.DontMatchEmpia (1.1) Support
    [not loaded]    com.elgato.driver.DontMatchVoyager (1.1) Support
    [loaded]    com.intego.kext.AppBarrierKPI (2.2) Support
    [loaded]    com.intego.kext.ContentBarrierBootTime (10.5.5 ) Support
    [loaded]    com.intego.kext.NetBarrierKPI (10.5.4) Support
    [not loaded]    com.olympus.CamBlockCommandsDeviceUP (1.0.0) Support
    [not loaded]    com.symantec.kext.SymAPComm (11.0.0) Support
    [not loaded]    com.symantec.kext.ips (1.2f28) Support
Startup Items: ?
    Cocktail: Path: /Library/StartupItems/Cocktail
Problem System Launch Daemons: ?
    [failed]    com.apple.awdd.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.cache_delete.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.coresymbolicationd.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.ctkd.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.findmymac.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.iconservices.iconservicesagent.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.iconservices.iconservicesd.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.ifdreader.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.MobileFileIntegrity.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.nehelper.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.sandboxd.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.softwareupdated.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.spindump.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.sysmond.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.tccd.system.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.wdhelper.plist
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    [failed]    com.apple.AirPlayUIAgent.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.bird.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.cloudd.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.coreservices.uiagent.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.icloud.fmfd.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.iconservices.iconservicesagent.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.pbs.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.pluginkit.pkd.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.secd.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.security.cloudkeychainproxy.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.spindump_agent.plist
    [failed]    com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
Launch Daemons: ?
    [running]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
    [running]    com.arcsoft.eservutil.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
    [running]    com.intego.BackupAssistant.daemon.plist Support
    [running]    com.intego.commonservices.daemon.plist Support
    [running]    com.intego.ContentBarrierX5.daemon.plist Support
    [running]    com.intego.netbarrier.daemon.plist Support
    [running]    com.intego.personalantispam.daemon.plist Support
    [running]    com.intego.task.manager.daemon.plist Support
    [failed]    com.intego.VirusBarrier.daemon.plist Support
    [failed]    com.intego.VirusBarrier.logger.daemon.plist Support
    [failed]    com.intego.VirusBarrier.scanner.daemon.plist Support
    [running]    com.magican.castle.plist Support
    [not loaded]    com.maintain.AutoLoginUserScreenLocked.plist Support
    [not loaded]    com.maintain.HideSpotlightMenuBarIcon.plist Support
    [running]    com.micromat.TechToolProDaemon.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
    [running]    com.perion.searchprotectd.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.stclairsoft.DefaultFolderXAgent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.symantec.avscandaemon.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.symantec.diskMountNotify.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.symantec.MissedTasks.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.symantec.navapd.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.symantec.Sched501-1.plist Support
    [running]    com.symantec.symdaemon.plist Support
    [running]    com.symantec.symSchedDaemon.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.symantec.uiagent.plist Support
    [running]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.plugin.AntiTheft.daemon.plist Support
Launch Agents: ?
    [running]    com.arcsoft.esinter.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.divx.dms.agent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.divx.update.agent.plist Support
    [running]    com.epson.epw.agent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.hp.help.tocgenerator.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.intego.backupassistant.agent.plist Support
    [running]    com.intego.ContentBarrierX5.agent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.intego.netbarrier.alert.plist Support
    [running]    com.intego.netupdate.agent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.intego.task.manager.notifier.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.intego.VirusBarrier.alert.plist Support
    [running]    com.Logitech.Control Center.Daemon.plist Support
    [not loaded]    com.maintain.LogOut.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.maintain.PurgeInactiveMemory.plist Support
    [not loaded]    com.maintain.Restart.plist Support
    [not loaded]    com.maintain.ShutDown.plist Support
    [not loaded]    com.maintain.Sleep.plist Support
    [running]    com.maintain.SystemEvents.plist Support
    [running]    com.micromat.TechToolProAgent.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
    [running]    net.culater.SIMBL.Agent.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ?
    [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
    [running]    com.coppertino.VoxHelper.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.genieo.completer.download.plist Support
    [loaded]    com.genieo.completer.ltvbit.plist Support
    [running]    com.genieo.completer.update.plist Support
    [running]    com.plexapp.mediaserver.plist Support
    [running]    com.victorpimentel.TVShowsHelper.plist Support
    [running]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist Support
User Login Items: ?
    GrowlMenu
    Skype
    Default Folder X Helper
    My Day
    EyeTV Helper
    iDVD
    Antispam Engine
    WashingMachineHelper
    Quicken Scheduler
    Dropbox
    Alfred 2
    Launch Nikon Message Center 2
    Mac Game Store Helper
    MacUpdate Desktop
    MacUpdate Desktop 2
    MacUpdate Desktop
    MacUpdate Desktop 4
    DragThing
    MacUpdate Desktop 3
    Launch Nikon Message Center 2
Internet Plug-ins: ?
    AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 Support
    Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 Support
    DivX Web Player: Version: 3.2.4.1250 - SDK 10.6 Support
    LogMeInSafari32: Version: 1.0.979 - SDK 10.7 Support
    AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 Support
    iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
    RealPlayer Plugin: Version: (null) Support
    PDEPrint: Version: 2.0 Support
    DirectorShockwave: Version: 12.1.0r150 - SDK 10.6 Support
    PDF Browser Plugin: Version: 2.4.4 - SDK 10.6 Support
    FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 Support
    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
    PandoWebInst: Version: 1.0 Support
    Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
    OVSHelper: Version: 1.1 Support
    LogMeIn: Version: 1.0.979 - SDK 10.7 Support
    Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.1 Support
    Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.3.2.18   - SDK 10.7 Support
    SlingPlayer: Version: (null) - SDK 10.8 Support
    JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 31 Check version
    OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.6 Support
Safari Extensions: ?
    searchExt-1
Audio Plug-ins: ?
    BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 4.3.2 - SDK 10.10
    AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.10
    AppleAVBAudio: Version: 303.1 - SDK 10.10
    iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.10
iTunes Plug-ins: ?
    Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.5 - SDK 10.10
User Internet Plug-ins ?
    TroviNPAPIPlugin: Version: 1.0 - 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: ?
    Default Folder X Support
    Flash Player Support
    Flip4Mac WMV Support
    Growl Support
    Java Support
    Logitech Control Center Support
    MenuMeters Support
    NetUpdate Support
    Norton\nQuickMenu Support
    Perian Support
    Quicktime X Preferences Support
    TechTool Protection Support
    TVShows Support
    Vox Preferences Support
Time Machine: ?
    Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU: ?
        15%    InstallerS
         2%    WindowServer
         2%    cloudd
         1%    Microsoft Entourage
         1%    iDVD
Top Processes by Memory: ?
    75 MB    InstallerS
    49 MB    Skype
    43 MB    AddressBookSourceSync
    39 MB    cloudd
    39 MB    com.apple.internetaccounts
Virtual Memory Information: ?
    31 MB    Free RAM
    382 MB    Active RAM
    347 MB    Inactive RAM
    378 MB    Wired RAM
    5.37 GB    Page-ins
    197 MB    Page-outs

Given the circumstances I agree taking it to an Apple Store might be the best way to address the problems with it. Manually eradicating all the software contributing to its unacceptable performance will be time-consuming and tedious. If it were mine there is no question I'd erase it and reconfigure it from the ground up. That would be less time-consuming and more likely to be successful, but it's also tedious.
And I do agree with a previous respondent that he could use some more RAM.
So do I. 2 GB is the absolute minimum for Yosemite to even run, and it won't run well with that little. That Mac can address as much as 6 GB, which would probably be acceptable if you were to reconfigure it and leave out the garbage software causing and / or contributing to poor performance.
Lastly, you have to evaluate how much time and money you are willing to spend on a Mac that's nearly eight years old. Age itself doesn't kill Macs, but eight years is about as much economic life that can be expected from any computer. Among the limitations that cannot be overcome are its Core 2 Duo CPU and RAM. Even 6 GB memory isn't all that much any more.
Having said that, even a brand new fully configured top of the line Mac Pro would run poorly, if at all, given the software that's on your Dad's Mac. Intego, Norton/Symantec, MacKeeper, Cocktail... all that stuff is utter garbage and there is too much of it to mention. Personal testing of Intego alone on a brand new Mac containing nothing other than one minimally configured user account resulted in performance degradation so extreme no knowledgeable Mac user would consider it acceptable.
For reference, here is the procedure I would recommend:
Back up your Mac if you have not already done so. To learn how to do that read Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac. You will need a suitable external hard disk drive for this purpose. One with adequate capacity can be purchased for about $60.
The recovery procedure will require that you erase the Mac using OS X Recovery, and then create a new user whose contents will be empty. You will then be able to use Setup Assistant to migrate your essential documents including photos, music, work products and other essential files.
When doing so, select only your previous User account and do not select "Applications", "Computer and Network Settings" or "Other files and folders". De-select those choices.
Subsequent to using Setup Assistant, you will need to reinstall the essential software you may require, once again remembering to install software only from their original sources, and omitting all non-essential software.
Always obtain software from authorized sources such as the Mac App Store, original installation media (CD or DVD), or from the developer's authorized download source. Never obtain software from download aggregator websites such as C net dot com, Mac Update dot com, Soft onic dot com, random popups that may appear while browsing the Internet, or other sources that primarily rely upon junk product advertisements for their revenue. Such sites are not to be trusted, and are the most common means of distributing adware or other junk you probably do not want.
To erase and install Yosemite read: OS X Yosemite: Erase and reinstall OS X
To migrate your essential documents read: OS X Yosemite: Transfer your info from a computer or storage device and follow the procedure under Transfer info from a Time Machine backup or other storage device.

Does anyone have a Mac Mini (MID-2007) with wifi that works?

Does anyone have a Mac Mini (MID-2007 C2D) which wifi works?
It seems that Mac Mini has different models and some have a Broadcom Wifi card and some Atheros WIFI card. I'm trying to find user whom Mac Mini 2007 with atheros card works. Since os x 10.6 and 10.7 my wifi have not worked at all. I even changed internal antenna. Also attached external antenna on WIFI cards ext port. Still very poor connection. Also sometimes when my mac wakes from sleep country code of WIFI card is US not FI as rest of my family macs. WIFI is made with apple extreme router (802.11n). 2.4 and 5 Ghz networks. I do not have network interference. With Minimac Atheros card has support b and g network with 2.4 Ghz and a network with 5 ghz. Signal ratio is average -80 dbm, and speed varies from 6-36. Both a and g networks work same way on minimac. When I turn machin on wifi is usable about 1-2 minutes then latency will rice and after that timeout will occur on network. Still mac mini is connected to network.
Atheros firmware is: 5424: 2.1.14.9
Card: Airport Extreme (0x168c, 0,86)
Location: ETSI
Country: FI
Security: NONE
PHY: 802.11a
There are a lot of guides on net how to get it working; eg. change older OS kext, remove preferences, install os again (done all that, nothing works, but older kext files seem to work little better). But does any one have a Mac Mini with working wifi. What brand is your router and is the card in minimac original Atheros. Broadcom seems to operate Apple Extreme router quite well.

My Mac Mini Mid 2007 has the same specs:
Card: AirPort Extreme (0x168c, 0x86
Firmware: Atheros 5424: 2.1.14.9
Ever since I upgraded to 10.7.2, my WiFi has been running painfully slowly. Same issue: it works okay for a minute or two, but then slows to a crawl, with network timeouts, etc. And it shows I'm still connected to the network. It gets particularly bad when waking from sleep, unless I quit my web browser first, then put the machine to sleep. (Waking the machine with browser still "launched" causes big problems.)
Has anyone figured out a workaround for this issue?

How well does OSX Yosemite run on a Mid 2007 iMac?

I own a Mid 2007 iMac with 4GB 667Mhz DDR2 RAM, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0Ghz processor and has ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT 128 MB graphics. I was considering upgrading from OSX Mavericks 10.9.4 to OSX Yosemite, but fear it may slow the Mac down. If anybody has upgraded their Mid 2007 iMac, does it slow the system down? Thank You.

Hi JRos23. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I also have a mid 2007 iMac (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) and I'm waiting on reviews like yours to evaluate if it is worth to take the leap and update. Last year I updated to Mavericks from Lion (skipped Mountain Lion) and it improved a lot on many fronts. However, it only felt smooth when I updated the RAM to 6GB. Apple specs tells us that this machine supports max 4Gb, though I found many people saying that it would support 1x2GB + 1x4Gb, and it does. I trully recommend it. If it helps anyone, I bought these: link (sorry, Spanish Amazon store).
However, seeing that you're having a good enough experience until now I will definitely consider it as near future project, maybe with 10.10.1. Is it really an improvement or are there any daily usage setbacks?
Cheers,
JP

I upgrade my mid 2007 IMac to Yosemite and it has been running very slowly since then. I have 3GB of ram. Should I go back to Mavericks?

I upgraded my mid 2007 IMac to Yosemite and it has been running very slowly since then. I have 3GB of ram. Has this been a problem for anyone else?

Your iMac year and model is low on RAM.
3 GBs is really not enough RAM to operate your Mac under OS X Yosemite OR Mavericks smoothly and efficiently.
New Macs now ship with 8 GBs of RAM as minimum, base installed amount of RAM.
Your Mac model can take a maximum amount of 6 GBs of RAM.
I strongly recommend purchasing and installing the necessary RAM amount to meet the 6 GB RAM total.
If you live in the U.S. , Correct, compatible and reliable Mac RAM can be purchased from online Mac RAM sources Crucial memory or OWC (macsales.com).
OWC (macsales.com) has the proper RAM module or kit needed to get your Mac to the 6 GB RAM total limit.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/5300DDR2S6GP/
RAM is user installable and is, relatively, easy to install be newbie and novice Mac users.
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/imac_mid_2007_mem_h/
Good Luck!

Problem between a Mac Pro / 01-2007 and ATI Radeon X1900XT

Hello,
My friend has bought a second hand ATI Radeon X1900XT with a fan Zalmann Fatality VC-ZV9 and has the following problems. She can switch on her computer without any problem and the card works fine (Photoshop, ...) As soon as she launches Secondlife client, the screen gets black few minutes after, and if she tries to switch off and on the screen, it says "No signal" anologic or digital. This card is reported to work very well with Secondlife. It can't be overheat, since it comes very quickly, and just after the crash, she can touch the card which is not hot. The fan works fine. How can I investigate to find out what goes wrong with this card ? Her computer is a Mac Pro bought in January 2007 with 3 Gb RAM and Leopard. The problems has occured before 10.5.3 version of Leopard was installed. I've made a test of the Video Memory with Techtool Deluxe and it didn't find any problem.
Thank you

I think I'm having a similar problem: running a Mac Pro/ATI Radeon X1900XT. Was having issues with general artifacts that seemed to come and go randomly. The machine got very hot one day when the AC was not on and the office was closed: random artifact "pixel dots" became lines on the screen, and then the entire screen just went black.
I had to do a hard shut down, and it's happened several times since. When I pulled the ATI card out, there was considerable dust built up at the intake which I cleaned out. It hasn't blacked out again, but the artifacts remain on the screen.
I suspect the card is about to die, but was trying to see if anyone else had this experience? Also, if anyone recommends replacing it with the same card, or if there is a better recommendation? I do general design and photo editing, no gaming and nothing very intense.
Thanks for the help!!

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