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marrlin Author

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Photo screensaver slowing then crashing system 11.4

Previous to 11.4, was using photo screensavers with my favorites album. No problems.

Now if I just try to select a photo screensaver such as Origami or sliding panels, the system will slow then crash requiring a reboot.

Using a M1 mac mini.

Repairing photos database did not help. Database is on main drive.

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Jun 4, 2021 11:27 AM

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Old Toad

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Posted on Jun 4, 2021 11:46 AM

Boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.

NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to nearly twice as long as a normal boot as it's doing the following;

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

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