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After Big Sur update my Mac is constantly running the syspolicyd process

I've recently upgraded to Big Sur and the computer is constantly running the syspolicyd process, chewing up CPU and my computer fan is on overdrive. The constant noise from the fan is annoying enough, but the battery life degrades radically when this process is running and that's after the battery was replaced last month. HELP.


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Posted on Aug 5, 2021 12:15 PM

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Posted on Aug 7, 2021 9:38 PM

Hey AB415!


Good question!


I would test in safe mode:

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/start-up-your-mac-in-safe-mode-mh21245/mac


If it does the same behavior in safe mode, then I’d reinstall the OS:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904


If it works normally in safe mode, let us know, happy to give any input if it will help.

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Aug 7, 2021 9:38 PM in response to AB415

Hey AB415!


Good question!


I would test in safe mode:

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/start-up-your-mac-in-safe-mode-mh21245/mac


If it does the same behavior in safe mode, then I’d reinstall the OS:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904


If it works normally in safe mode, let us know, happy to give any input if it will help.

After Big Sur update my Mac is constantly running the syspolicyd process

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