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sudden long freeze then crash

Since upgrading my iMAC (late 2017) from CATALINA to BIG SUR my system suddenly freezes and after a few minutes it crashes. I looks like it normally happens while in SLEEP MODE. That's the only hint, so far.

I have upgraded my MAC BOOK PRO (2018) without any problem.

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 28, 2020 6:42 AM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2020 7:20 AM


Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus



Kernel Panics are predominately caused by hardware faults or faulty third-party kernel extensions.


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Learn what to do if your computer restarts or shuts down unexpectedly, or you get a message that your computer restarted or shut down because of a problem.


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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200553


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Nov 28, 2020 7:20 AM in response to Sal the newyorker


Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus



Kernel Panics are predominately caused by hardware faults or faulty third-party kernel extensions.


—————————————————————————————————————


Learn what to do if your computer restarts or shuts down unexpectedly, or you get a message that your computer restarted or shut down because of a problem.


If your Mac spontaneously restarts or displays a ... - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200553


sudden long freeze then crash

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