Big Sur 11.1 update slows Final Cut Pro

Hello, I updated my iMac on 12/23/2020 and now Final Cut Pro is really slow. Every time I try to make an edit it takes at least 5 seconds. I've attached an EtreCheck report. Thanks for any help you can give.

EtreCheck 12/23/2020

iMac 27″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Dec 23, 2020 2:11 AM

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Dec 23, 2020 4:29 AM in response to vicd4192

vicd4192 wrote:

Gotcha on cleanmymac. How do I make sure the keystone launch agent is gone?

Thanks!

Press command-shift-G in the Finder, and paste

~/Library/LaunchAgents

locate the two files with names starting with com.google.keystone and drag them to the trash, then restart your mac.

Dec 23, 2020 3:14 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Oh, and NEVER install stuff like "cleanmymac". That is poison.

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Dec 23, 2020 4:24 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Gotcha on cleanmymac. How do I make sure the keystone launch agent is gone?

Thanks!

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Dec 23, 2020 4:35 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Still having the same slowdown issues with Final Cut Pro. Any other ideas?

Thanks.

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Dec 23, 2020 4:42 AM in response to vicd4192

It's working now! Thanks so much!!!!

Dec 23, 2020 3:13 AM in response to vicd4192

Uninstall Chrome.

Also make sure that the "keystone" launch agent is gone.

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