Snow Leopard freezes constantly

it's not correct that I'm experience no problem as lehrerfreund mentioned, I'm only experiencsing other issues -- focussed on Mail.app, see: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2133249&tstart=0

Please c'mon, Apple, get your hands on these issues -- they should be solved until 10/22, when W7 comes out ...

😟

Ok, so maybe my issue isn't SL directly. Cos I downgraded back to 10.5.8 last night and the issue is still present, had 2 kernel panics in the last 15 minutes. Here's the log that was sent to apple on reboot:

Interval Since Last Panic Report: 733999 sec
Panics Since Last Report: 1
Anonymous UUID: 01219EAD-D827-465D-B76D-706726A5A3AF

Tue Sep 22 19:23:35 2009
panic(cpu 0 caller 0x00BA06A4): NVRM[0]: Read Error 0x00020400: BAR0 0x92000000 0x39bb0000 0x084700a2 D0 P2/4
Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x39937868 : 0x12b4c6 (0x45f91c 0x3993789c 0x13355c 0x0)
0x399378b8 : 0xba06a4 (0xdd0e80 0xdd0e80 0xd956d4 0x0)
0x39937918 : 0xe59df0 (0x4c46c04 0x5141004 0x20400 0xbdcd06)
0x39937958 : 0xe7d86f (0x5141004 0x20400 0x39937988 0x898)
0x39937978 : 0xc736da (0x5141004 0x2436e098 0x0 0x3993799c)
0x399379a8 : 0xc61c99 (0x5141004 0x2436e004 0x1 0x399379ec)
0x39937a08 : 0xd031f3 (0x5141004 0x4fca404 0x66d8880 0x0)
0x39937ab8 : 0xd0281b (0x5141004 0x52aa804 0x0 0x0)
0x39937b38 : 0xe42468 (0x5141004 0x52aa804 0x6 0x2)
0x39937bb8 : 0xe43254 (0x5141004 0x5189404 0x1000 0x39937cdc)
0x39937d38 : 0xe743ed (0x5141004 0x5189404 0x0 0x0)
0x39937e88 : 0xcf6495 (0x5141004 0x4fca404 0x0 0x0)
0x39937ed8 : 0xba0b60 (0x5141004 0x4fca404 0x0 0x0)
0x39937f18 : 0x426bfb (0x0 0x52e1c00 0x1 0x19fed4)
0x39937f68 : 0x425d58 (0x52e1c00 0x5092b9c 0x5092b74 0x3e3a7f)
0x39937f98 : 0x425a3a (0x47e9fc0 0x0 0x455b130 0x1)
Backtrace continues...
Kernel loadable modules in backtrace (with dependencies):
com.apple.nvidia.nv50hal(5.4.8)@0xde6000->0x1039fff
dependency: com.apple.NVDAResman(5.4.8)@0xb87000
com.apple.NVDAResman(5.4.8)@0xb87000->0xde5fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(1.7.3)@0xb79000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.6)@0x5ce000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(1.7.3)@0xaed000

BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task

Mac OS version:
9L30

Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 9.8.0: Wed Jul 15 16:55:01 PDT 2009; root:xnu-1228.15.4~1/RELEASE_I386
System model name: MacBookPro3,1 (Mac-F4238BC8)

System uptime in nanoseconds: 103566694184
unloaded kexts:
(none)
loaded kexts:
at.obdev.nke.LittleSnitch 2.0.38
com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor 1.9d0 - last loaded 29450593255
com.apple.driver.IOBluetoothBNEPDriver 2.1.8f2
com.apple.driver.InternalModemSupport 2.4.0
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager 2.1.8f2
com.apple.filesystems.autofs 2.0.2
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAPlatformDriver 1.7.1a2
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient 2.7.5
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAHardwareConfigDriver 1.7.1a2
com.apple.driver.AppleHDA 1.7.1a2
com.apple.Dont Steal_Mac_OSX 6.0.3
com.apple.GeForce 5.4.8
com.apple.iokit.CHUDUtils 201
com.apple.iokit.CHUDProf 211
com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl 2.8.15
com.apple.nvidia.nv50hal 5.4.8
com.apple.driver.AirPort.Atheros 320.16.2
com.apple.driver.SMCMotionSensor 2.1.1d2
com.apple.iokit.IOFireWireIP 1.7.7
com.apple.driver.AppleIRController 113
com.apple.driver.AudioIPCDriver 1.0.6
com.apple.kext.AppleSMCLMU 1.4.5d1
com.apple.driver.ACPI SMCPlatformPlugin 3.4.0a17
com.apple.driver.AppleLPC 1.3.1
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAController 1.7.1a2
com.apple.driver.AppleBacklight 1.6.0
com.apple.driver.AppleTyMCEDriver 1.0.0d28
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTrackpad 1.7.4f1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyEventDriver 1.7.4f1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyboard 1.7.4f1
com.apple.driver.CSRUSBBluetoothHCIController 2.1.8f2
com.apple.driver.CSRHIDTransitionDriver 2.1.8f2
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMergeNub 3.4.6
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIMultimediaCommandsDevice 2.1.1
com.apple.iokit.SCSITaskUserClient 2.1.1
com.apple.iokit.IOATAPIProtocolTransport 1.5.3
com.apple.driver.XsanFilter 2.7.91
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBHub 3.4.9
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBUserClient 3.4.9
com.apple.driver.AppleFileSystemDriver 1.1.0
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBEHCI 3.4.6
com.apple.driver.AppleFWOHCI 3.9.7
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIBlockStorage 1.2.2
com.apple.driver.AppleAHCIPort 1.7.0
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelPIIXATA 2.0.1
com.apple.iokit.AppleYukon2 3.1.13b2
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBUHCI 3.3.5
com.apple.driver.AppleEFINVRAM 1.2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleSmartBatteryManager 158.10.5
com.apple.driver.AppleRTC 1.2.3
com.apple.driver.AppleHPET 1.4
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPCI 1.2.5
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIButtons 1.2.5
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBIOS 1.4
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIEC 1.2.5
com.apple.driver.AppleAPIC 1.4
com.apple.security.seatbelt 107.12
com.apple.nke.applicationfirewall 1.6.77
com.apple.security.TMSafetyNet 3
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement 76.2.0
com.apple.driver.DiskImages 199
com.apple.BootCache 30.4
com.apple.iokit.IOSerialFamily 9.4
com.apple.driver.DspFuncLib 1.7.1a2
com.apple.iokit.CHUDKernLib 201
com.apple.NVDAResman 5.4.8
com.apple.iokit.IO80211Family 216.1
com.apple.iokit.IOAudioFamily 1.6.9fc5
com.apple.kext.OSvKernDSPLib 1.1
com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginFamily 3.4.0a17
com.apple.driver.AppleSMC 2.3.1d1
com.apple.iokit.IOHDAFamily 1.7.1a2
com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport 1.7.3
com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily 1.7.3
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver 3.4.6
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBBluetoothHCIController 2.1.8f2
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothFamily 2.1.8f2
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBComposite 3.2.0
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIBlockCommandsDevice 2.1.1
com.apple.iokit.IOBDStorageFamily 1.5
com.apple.iokit.IODVDStorageFamily 1.5
com.apple.iokit.IOCDStorageFamily 1.5
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIArchitectureModelFamily 2.1.1
com.apple.iokit.IOFireWireFamily 3.4.9
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIFamily 1.5.0
com.apple.iokit.IOATAFamily 2.0.1
com.apple.iokit.IONetworkingFamily 1.6.1
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily 3.4.9
com.apple.driver.AppleEFIRuntime 1.2.0
com.apple.iokit.IOSMBusFamily 1.1
com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily 1.5.6
com.apple.iokit.IOHIDFamily 1.5.5
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform 1.2.5
com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily 1.2.0
com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily 2.6

think my harddrive might be on it's way out. Gonna get an appointment at the Apple store soon as.

Good news.. I think..

Well, I upgraded the HP drivers and iTunes (9.0.1) from Software Update (downloaded the HP drivers from Apple's site myself) and so far no crashes or hangs. Let's see if I can make it another day without any issues..

To solve the mystery of Safari crashing in Snow Leopard, press ⌘-, (command+comma) and from the Security tab, disable plug-ins.

I've been using firefox for the last 2 days or so.. and no freezes!! And I did disable plugins in safari and also no freezes.. although I haven't tested it too much to be sure... I'm pretty sure it's the flash plugin when working on safari.. (also one page seems to cause problems under firefox but it gives me the option to stop the script)

Please Update!

I have recently upgraded to Snow Leopard and experienced constant apps freezing.
ALT CMDESC is not working while in "FREEZE MODE". After 2-5 minutes apps unfreeze.
This problem is repeating more than 10 times/day

Any solutions?

Thanks

I finally resolved the problem today.

What I did was open the following folder:

Macintosh HD/Library/Internet Plug-Ins

Next, I created the same folder on my desktop.

Next, I moved every plug-in to the temporary desktop folder

I opened Safari, browsed to YouTube.com, navigated throughout the site, attempted to watch a video, closed Safari

I then moved one plug-in to the folder and repeated the Safari test.

After each test, I moved that plug-in back to the temporary folder until I had gone through every plug-in, one at a time.

Once finished, I moved all of the plug-ins back where they belong and Safari works normal again.

Guys, finally i can confirm that Stealth mode switching off in firewall settings worked well for me and no more freezing in Safari as well as Mail and iTunes.
Is anyone tried this option? Would be interesting to hear some notes on this.
Ivan

I disabled stealth mode in firewall and I am still seeing the "freezing" of Safari. The occurrence rate is lower but it still happens. Geesh, I can't believe I bought into the $#%^ that I would not be having these types of issues with a Mac.

"I'm prompted to stop you there, sorry. "

Perhaps you can use your authority as a Developer and give us your detailed steps to get SL running with no problems.

That will help all those considering downgrading.

I am a long time user myself and I have always reformatted and installed fresh. Its tiresome but Its the most stable to my experience.

Due to time constraints, I skipped it this time and iTunes freezes during song playback.

I am going to reformat and install. Is that what you suggest?

I am having the same issue.

Any app, any game, anything I am doing, it will randomly freeze.

Then you wait a few seconds - minute and it unfreezes.

This is a HUGE glictch!

As I just got a new MBP w/ the snow leopard discs (and my old MBP Leopard discs wont work on this machine) I cant downgrade.

Do we know if this is getting looked into?

This is continuing to be an ongoing issue...

No matter if its watching podcasts in itunes, playing wow, sims 3, or writing text.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

I’m having the same sort of issues. I installed SL on top of 10.5.8 and as others I have been getting all the freezes and beach balls. What’s made it really bad is I’m having rough time trying to get back to 10.5.8. First thing Apple Support suggested is a fresh install of SL, that didn’t work. Then trying to go back to 10.5.8 my system was freezing during the Time Machine process. Apple suggested I reformat the disc as apposed to just erasing it. No difference. It seems during any long process, if the screen goes to sleep, it causes the system to freeze, even if it I’m booted off the CD doing a restore from back up! So I’m now trying on a brand new drive after installing a fresh version of 10.5.8, installing all the updates before I try to restore.

Honestly I’ve been a Mac user for years and I can’t recall such a mess in recent history. I’m not a coder or developer, but I’m not a new user either. I’ve done my share of complicated procedures over the years and this is one for the books. It’s almost as if SL writes something to the firm ware or somewhere that even if you erase or reformat the drive some bit of SL remains to reek havoc on the system. Perhaps that’s crazy but it sure seems like it. It’s almost like a deliberate attack, like a virus or something. Anyway I’ve just started the restore process for the third time, it only has two hours remaining. After reading the other posts I’ve turned off the screen saver. So fare the screen hasn’t gone to sleep so perhaps the preferences I reset are holding. I hope it works, if it hangs again I’ll forget TM and do it manually. Reinstall each app and copy over each and very file ☹

All I can say is thank goodness for my Mac Book. I also have to say, I really appreciate this forum. You’d never know so many are having the same or similar issues when speaking to support. At least knowing its an SL issue eliminates wondering if its hardware which is what I was starting to think.

I’m sure eventually Mac will fix this. In the past I always waited before upgrading. I will wait longer before upgrading next time.

I purchased a new MacBook Pro 13" with Snow Leopard preinstalled. This system freezes constantly. I would say that 90% of the time that it freezes is while I'm using Safari. Is there anything to do to fix this. The whole reason that I went with Mac was to avoid the constant freezing and crashing of windows.

Well if it was me I'd call apple and ask for a Leopard 10.5 disc. They are sending me one free of charge because of all the hassle I've gone through because of SL. They ended up after trying everything they could think of suggesting I go back to 10.5.0. But both Apple and I thought perhaps my disc might be faulty causing the freeze during reinstall of Leopard. Not so you can see by the other posts. Plus my disc has finally worked to at least get back 10.5.8. What seems to help for me so fare is turning off the screen saver. I've only got 45 minutes left for the Time Machine restore to finish. So fare the screen hasn't gone to sleep so no freeze. I'm hoping after the restore process all will be back to normal. This is really very unMac. I've been a very happy Mac user since the eighties. Never experienced anything like it before. The only question I can't answer for you is can a new Mac Book install the older system? If not I'd take it back to an Apple Store or something. Anyway as soon as I know if my restore works I'll post again.