richarddacat
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Q: Yosemite not for me?

OS X 10.9.5

Processor 266 GHz

Memory 2GB 1076MHz

240GB Free out of 319 GB

 

A while back I "upgraded" to Yosemite and noticed my system ran slower and some web pages wouldn't load. I had Mountain Lion with less issues and less pinwheels. I went to YO to improve the slow loading but I now feel it is worse.

Should I return to ML or work out issues with YO?

 

I've talked with a AppleRep a month back and did a PRAM reset and disc repair but that didn't seem to help.

 

I've also had issues with forums where my font would change when I would quote someone and when posting it would be blank.

 

My modem and router have been replaced without any notice in improvement.

thanks

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10), new to Mac

Posted on Dec 4, 2014 7:07 AM

by Eric Root,Solvedanswer
Eric Root Eric Root
Level 9 (70,141 points)
iTunes
A:

Activity Monitor - Mavericks  also Yosemite

 

Activity Monitor in Mavericks has significant changes

 

Performance Guide

 

Why is my computer slow

 

Why your Mac runs slower than it should

 

Slow Mac After Mavericks

 

Things you can do to resolve slowdowns  see post by Kappy

 

Try running this program and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor.  Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read.

 

 

 

Etrecheck – System Information

Posted on Dec 4, 2014 4:24 PM

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  • by tbirdvet,

    tbirdvet tbirdvet Dec 4, 2014 7:28 AM in response to richarddacat
    Level 4 (3,003 points)
    Dec 4, 2014 7:28 AM in response to richarddacat

    Each new upgrade will run slower unless you check to make sure all your software is up to date and compatible.  Look at each of your apps and see if they are up to date.  Remove any virus programs you have.  This is just for starters.  You also need more than 2GB of RAM.  Need min. of 4GB but with Yosemite 8 or more is best.  I run 16GB and use 12GB normally.

  • by Scot Walker,

    Scot Walker Scot Walker Dec 4, 2014 7:39 AM in response to richarddacat
    Level 3 (524 points)
    Mac OS X
    Dec 4, 2014 7:39 AM in response to richarddacat

    I don't recommend Yosemite to anyone unless you MUST have the iPhone integration features.

  • by Eric Root,Solvedanswer

    Eric Root Eric Root Dec 4, 2014 4:24 PM in response to richarddacat
    Level 9 (70,141 points)
    iTunes
    Dec 4, 2014 4:24 PM in response to richarddacat

    Activity Monitor - Mavericks  also Yosemite

     

    Activity Monitor in Mavericks has significant changes

     

    Performance Guide

     

    Why is my computer slow

     

    Why your Mac runs slower than it should

     

    Slow Mac After Mavericks

     

    Things you can do to resolve slowdowns  see post by Kappy

     

    Try running this program and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor.  Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read.

     

     

     

    Etrecheck – System Information

  • by richarddacat,

    richarddacat richarddacat Dec 4, 2014 7:29 PM in response to richarddacat
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 4, 2014 7:29 PM in response to richarddacat

    Thanks Eric,


    Problem description:

    Pages load slowly, odd reactions on forum quotes.

     

    EtreCheck version: 2.1 (101)

    Report generated December 4, 2014 at 9:21:48 PM CST

     

    Hardware Information: ℹ️

      iMac (20-inch, Early 2009) (Verified)

      iMac - model: iMac9,1

      1 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core

      2 GB RAM Upgradeable

      BANK 0/DIMM0

      1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok

      BANK 1/DIMM0

      1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok

      Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported

      Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n

     

    Video Information: ℹ️

      NVIDIA GeForce 9400 - VRAM: 256 MB

      iMac 1344 x 840

     

    System Software: ℹ️

      OS X 10.9.5 (13F34) - Uptime: 4:37:49

     

    Disk Information: ℹ️

      Hitachi HDT721032SLA380 disk0 : (320.07 GB)

      S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified

      EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB

      HardDrive (disk0s2) / : 319.21 GB (245.03 GB free)

      Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB

     

      OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5670S 

     

    USB Information: ℹ️

      Apple Inc. Built-in iSight

      Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver

      Logitech USB Receiver

      Logitech USB Receiver

      Lexmark  2500 Series

      Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub

      Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller

     

    Gatekeeper: ℹ️

      Mac App Store and identified developers

     

    Adware: ℹ️

      Downlite [Remove]

     

    Kernel Extensions: ℹ️

      /Library/Extensions

      [not loaded] com.symantec.kext.SymAPComm (12.7.1f4 - SDK 10.8) [Support]

      [not loaded] com.symantec.kext.filesecurity (12.7f4 - SDK 10.8) [Support]

      [loaded] com.symantec.kext.fw (5.3.1f4 - SDK 10.8) [Support]

      [loaded] com.symantec.kext.internetSecurity (5.4f4 - SDK 10.8) [Support]

      [loaded] com.symantec.kext.ips (3.9.2f1 - SDK 10.8) [Support]

      [loaded] com.symantec.kext.pf (5.7.1f4 - SDK 10.8) [Support]

      [not loaded] xxx.qnation.PeerGuardian (1.1.7) [Support]

     

    Launch Agents: ℹ️

      [loaded] com.symantec.errorreporter-periodicagent.plist [Support]

      [loaded] com.symantec.nis.application.plist [Support]

      [running] com.symantec.uiagent.application.plist [Support]

     

    Launch Daemons: ℹ️

      [loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]

      [running] com.symantec.deepsight-extractor.plist [Support]

      [loaded] com.symantec.errorreporter-periodic.plist [Support]

      [loaded] com.symantec.liveupdate.daemon.ondemand.plist [Support]

      [loaded] com.symantec.liveupdate.daemon.plist [Support]

      [not loaded] com.symantec.nav.migrateqtf.plist [Support]

      [running] com.symantec.sharedsettings.plist [Support]

      [running] com.symantec.symdaemon.plist [Support]

      [failed] xxx.qnation.PeerGuardian.kextload.plist [Support]

     

    User Launch Agents: ℹ️

      [loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Support]

      [loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]

      [not loaded] com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Support]

     

    User Login Items: ℹ️

      iTunesHelper UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)

      Safari ApplicationHidden (/Users/[redacted]/Desktop/stuff/Safari.app)

      Safari Application (/Applications/Safari.app)

      iTunes Application (/Applications/iTunes.app)

      SymSecondaryLaunch UNKNOWN (missing value)

     

    Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️

      Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 [Support]

      Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9

      Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.1.4 [Support]

      CouponPrinter-FireFox: Version: Version 1.0.11

      AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.12 [Support]

      FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 [Support]

      Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]

      Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.239 - SDK 10.6 [Support]

      iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0

      QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3

      AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.12 [Support]

      NortonInternetSecurityBF: Version: 1.10.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]

      GarminGpsControl: Version: 4.0.4.0 Release - SDK 10.6 [Support]

      Mozillaplug: Version: 1.0

     

    userinternetplugins ℹ️

      fbplugin_1_0_3: Version: Unknown [Support]

     

    Safari Extensions: ℹ️

      Norton Internet Security

     

    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️

      Flash Player  [Support]

      Flip4Mac WMV  [Support]

      Norton\nQuickMenu  [Support]

     

    Time Machine: ℹ️

      Skip System Files: NO

      Auto backup: YES

      Destinations:

      Time Machine Backups [Local]

      Total size: 319.73 GB

      Total number of backups: 44

      Oldest backup: 2011-12-25 23:52:48 +0000

      Last backup: 2014-12-04 14:24:39 +0000

      Size of backup disk: Excellent

      Backup size 319.73 GB > (Disk size 0 B X 3)

     

    Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️

          4% WindowServer

          0% coreaudiod

          0% AppleSpell

          0% iTunes

          0% fontd

     

    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️

      54 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent

      45 MB Safari

      37 MB Mail

      34 MB com.apple.WebKit.Networking

      32 MB WindowServer

     

    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️

      38 MB Free RAM

      596 MB Active RAM

      573 MB Inactive RAM

      312 MB Wired RAM

      2.27 GB Page-ins

      92 MB Page-outs

     

    Diagnostics Information: ℹ️

      Dec 4, 2014, 04:44:38 PM Self test - passed

  • by MichelPM,Helpful

    MichelPM MichelPM Dec 4, 2014 8:30 PM in response to richarddacat
    Level 6 (13,660 points)
    iPad
    Dec 4, 2014 8:30 PM in response to richarddacat

    Your iMac is starved for RAM.

    2 GBs of RAM just isn't enough for newer versions of OS X.

    The bare minimum "real world" working minimum of RAM is really 4 GBs.

    Your year and model IMac can take a total of 8 GBs of RAM.

    I, strongly, advise that you install the total 8 GBs of RAM.

    Correct , compatible and reliable Mac RAM can ONLY be purchased from online RAM sources Crucial memory or OWC (macsales.com)

     

    Next,

    Completely and properly uninstall eveything Symantec Norton.

     

    https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/kb20080427024142EN_En dUserProfile_en_us

     

    OS X does NOT need to have ANY commercial antivirus installled. Commercial antivirus wares intefere with the normal operation and security features of OS X.

    If you feel you need some sort of virus protection download and install

     

    ClamXAV

    http://www.clamxav.com/

     

    And follow this advice.

    Some anti-virus solutions can slow down your Mac, but to be honest, the best anit-virus app is you, the user and your brain.

     

    Don't visit questionable websites or website you are unsure about.

    Don't use Torrents or engage in "Torrenting"

    Don't install pirated software or software downloaded from a questionable or unknown websites or untrutsted sources.

    Java is still a vulnerability concern,  if you do not need it, don't use it.

    Use a browser filter and pop-up blocker

    Don't open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize.

    Install security updates when they become available

    Educate yourself as to what threats are common and active.

    In effect, use your own brain as the antivirus filter.

    Follow that advise and in MOST cases, you will be fine and won't risk your Mac to potential Trojans, malware or viruses.

     

    And look into these

     

    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1982

     

    http://www.thesafemac.com/mmg/

     

    http://www.thesafemac.com/arg/

     

    http://www.thesafemac.com/mpg/

     

     

    Update all of your installed software and updated all connected third party device software and drivers.

     

    Update all of the various web browser plugins you that have installed within your web browser.

  • by richarddacat,

    richarddacat richarddacat Dec 5, 2014 7:37 AM in response to MichelPM
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 5, 2014 7:37 AM in response to MichelPM

    Thank you both for your help. That's a lot of information to absorb in those links.

     

    I didn't think I was using all of my memory and curious why more would be needed? This Mac is used for surfing mostly and photo storage which I reduced a while back. No gaming or music sharing.

     

    With the help of an AppleTech I've emptied the cache files that had over 5K files, that seemed to help with overall speed but some web pages still load slower than they use to but they are better than before. I still have the problem with one forum I visit and quoting someone. This quirk baffled the AppleTech. Not a big deal but really weird.

     

    I removed the adware with success and will work on the Norton next.

     

    Thanks again, I've learned a lot with your help.

  • by richarddacat,

    richarddacat richarddacat Dec 5, 2014 7:56 AM in response to richarddacat
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 5, 2014 7:56 AM in response to richarddacat

    I attempted to uninstall Norton and got this pop--up "Your security preferences allow installation of only apps from the Mac App Store and identified developers."

     

    I will need to look into this further.

  • by Lanny,Helpful

    Lanny Lanny Dec 5, 2014 8:08 AM in response to richarddacat
    Level 5 (7,900 points)
    Desktops
    Dec 5, 2014 8:08 AM in response to richarddacat

    Select "Anywhere"

     

    Screen Shot 2014-12-05 at 11.07.16 AM.jpg

  • by richarddacat,

    richarddacat richarddacat Dec 5, 2014 8:14 AM in response to Lanny
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 5, 2014 8:14 AM in response to Lanny

    THANK YOU, I looked there but didn't unlock it.

     

    It's in the works now.

  • by richarddacat,

    richarddacat richarddacat Dec 5, 2014 8:42 AM in response to richarddacat
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 5, 2014 8:42 AM in response to richarddacat

    Removing Norton fixed my forum quirk.

     

    I'm also running much faster so you guys have been a great help.

     

    I need to hang out here more often.

    My only other complaint is some videos, pictures and especially GIF's don't load as fast as I would like. I'll do some searches and my answer may be in some of the links that were offered that I have yet to read.

     

    Thanks again!!!

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Dec 5, 2014 12:02 PM in response to richarddacat
    Level 9 (70,141 points)
    iTunes
    Dec 5, 2014 12:02 PM in response to richarddacat

    The 2 places I’ve seen recommended most to buy reliable RAM are below. I have purchased RAM several times from Other World Computing and have always been very satisfied with the product and service. They have on-line instructions on how to replace the RAM. OWC has also tested RAM above what Apple states is the maximum. I now have 6GB installed on a machine supposedly limited to 4 GB.

     

    Crucial

     

    Other World Computing

  • by richarddacat,

    richarddacat richarddacat Dec 5, 2014 5:33 PM in response to richarddacat
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 5, 2014 5:33 PM in response to richarddacat

    If i'm not using all of my memory that I have now what would be the advantage of adding more?