rkulmer1
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Q: large number of open files/high process count

I am new to mac's and mine has run great for the first couple weeks but has slowed down recently. When I run a system analyzer it tells me that I have a large number of open files (more than 2500) and that high process count may degrade performance (more than 100 processes running). what can I do to resolve this issue?

Posted on Sep 17, 2015 12:22 PM

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  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Sep 17, 2015 1:40 PM in response to rkulmer1
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    Sep 17, 2015 1:40 PM in response to rkulmer1

    rkulmer1 wrote:

     

    When I run a system analyzer

     

    What is that, specifically?

  • by rkulmer1,

    rkulmer1 rkulmer1 Sep 17, 2015 2:44 PM in response to John Galt
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    Sep 17, 2015 2:44 PM in response to John Galt

    I have webroot secure anywhere for security software. It has a system analyzer that is included with itScreen Shot 2015-09-17 at 5.43.02 PM.png

  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Sep 17, 2015 3:14 PM in response to rkulmer1
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    Sep 17, 2015 3:14 PM in response to rkulmer1
    1. Back up your Mac if you have not done so already. To learn how to use Time Machine read Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac - Apple Support.
    2. Uninstall "Webroot" by following its instructions.

     

    "Webroot" may prove difficult to eradicate, a notorious problem with ill-conceived or poorly written software. When I installed it for testing purposes some months ago, I followed their developer's instructions to drag it to the Trash. Doing so proved ineffective in removing all its system-altering components. Since its uninstallation instructions failed, I completely erased the volume on which it was installed.

     

    This Webroot community help forum reply dated 04-05-2015 09:38 AM states that their technical support personnel may be able to assist in removing it. I did not do that, electing instead to erase the Mac to ensure its complete eradication. Therefore the only remedial action I can recommend would be to erase that Mac and reconfigure it as I did, installing only the software you require, and omitting the junk. Let me know if you need help doing that.