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Help with Panic Report after restart

I'm not sure what this means, there was no warning my computer just restarted and left me with this to tell me what the problem was... Is there any way to fix it?






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I'm not sure what this means, there was no warning my computer just restarted and left me with this to tell me what the problem was... Is there any way to fix it?


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*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



Uninstall any and all third party Antivirus, Cleaners, Optimizers, VPN, speeder uppers....


If you have peripheral plugged in, ie any external hardware attached?

disconnect and test for any more panics.


Are you running any CPU intense compiling loads of software, languages, running mathematical simulations ?

You can see CPU ref: Activity Monitor User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

Activity Monitor>View>check All Processes





If your panics persist, I suspect you have a hardware fault.


You can try Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202731



Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232

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Feb 5, 2021 8:23 AM in response to Goose020

Goose020 wrote:

I'm not sure what this means, there was no warning my computer just restarted and left me with this to tell me what the problem was... Is there any way to fix it?


< panic(cpu 1 caller 0xffffff8004b6a8f3): "compressed PTE >

[Re-Titled by Moderator]



*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



Uninstall any and all third party Antivirus, Cleaners, Optimizers, VPN, speeder uppers....


If you have peripheral plugged in, ie any external hardware attached?

disconnect and test for any more panics.


Are you running any CPU intense compiling loads of software, languages, running mathematical simulations ?

You can see CPU ref: Activity Monitor User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

Activity Monitor>View>check All Processes





If your panics persist, I suspect you have a hardware fault.


You can try Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202731



Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232

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