iMac very slow & freezing on Mojave
My late-2013 iMac (3.2 Ghz Intel Core 5) has been very slow & locking up constantly since upgrading to Mojave. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
PJL
iMac 27", macOS 10.14
Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
My late-2013 iMac (3.2 Ghz Intel Core 5) has been very slow & locking up constantly since upgrading to Mojave. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
PJL
iMac 27", macOS 10.14
A Troubleshooting Procedure that may Fix Problems with macOS El Capitan or Later
You should try each, one at a time, then test to see if the problem is fixed before going on to the next.
Be sure to backup your files before proceeding if possible.
1. Select Disk Utility from the Utility Menu and click on the Continue button.
2. When Disk Utility loads select the drive (out-dented entry) from the Device list.
3. Click on the Erase icon in Disk Utility's toolbar. A panel will drop down.
4. Set the Format type to APFS (for SSDs only) or Mac OS Extended (Journaled.)
5. Click on the Apply button, then wait for the Done button to activate and click on it.
6. Quit Disk Utility and return to the Utility Menu.
7. Select Reinstall OS X and click on the Continue button.
A Troubleshooting Procedure that may Fix Problems with macOS El Capitan or Later
You should try each, one at a time, then test to see if the problem is fixed before going on to the next.
Be sure to backup your files before proceeding if possible.
1. Select Disk Utility from the Utility Menu and click on the Continue button.
2. When Disk Utility loads select the drive (out-dented entry) from the Device list.
3. Click on the Erase icon in Disk Utility's toolbar. A panel will drop down.
4. Set the Format type to APFS (for SSDs only) or Mac OS Extended (Journaled.)
5. Click on the Apply button, then wait for the Done button to activate and click on it.
6. Quit Disk Utility and return to the Utility Menu.
7. Select Reinstall OS X and click on the Continue button.
Continued from above:
14. If none of the above helps then see How to Downgrade macOS High Sierra and macOS Reversion-
How to Downgrade from High Sierra.
15. If you get here without success then it's time to make an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar for
service. If you need to find an Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple.
Wow. Thank you. I gots some work to do!
iMac very slow & freezing on Mojave