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Your computer was restarted because of a problem? kernel? What's the problem???

Why is my iMac restarting when I shut down?

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 24, 2020 5:52 AM

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Jan 24, 2020 6:09 AM in response to joyqlt

That indicates it had a Kernel Panic. If this was the only one, it's likely nothing to be concerned about. However if they continue to occur please post the latest KP report which you can find by doing the following:


  1. Launch Console.
  2. In the Console app sidebar, select the folder named Library/Logs.
  3. Select the DiagnosticsReporter folder.
  4. A list of reports is displayed. Select the most recent crash report to 


Your computer was restarted because of a problem? kernel? What's the problem???

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