I have Mac made in 2015. It became slow and even slower since I downloaded Monterey. It has more then 600 GB gree space in storage.
is there a way to restore the speed or it’s time to buy a new Mac?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.0
skirma wrote:
I have Mac made in 2015. It became slow and even slower since I downloaded Monterey. It has more then 600 GB gree space in storage.
is there a way to restore the speed or it’s time to buy a new Mac?
Uninstall any and all third party Antivirus, Cleaners, Optimizers, VPN, speeder uppers....
all known to cause issue on the macOS.
For third party apps—search their Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility
Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support
EtreCheckPro version: 6.5.5 (6F024)
Report generated: 2021-11-23 20:16:45
Download EtreCheckPro from https://etrecheck.com
Runtime: 31:38
Performance: Poor
Problem: Beachballing
Description:
the computer is slow in everything
doesn’t allow me to open security&privacy pane on System preferences
Major Issues:
Anything that appears on this list needs immediate attention.
Failing hard drive - This computer has a hard drive that appears to be failing.
Minor Issues:
These issues do not need immediate attention but they may indicate future problems or opportunities for improvement.
No Time Machine backup - Time Machine backup not found.
Clean up - There are orphan files that could be removed.
Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed. Apple has said that unsigned software will not run by default in a future version of the operating system.
x86-only Apps - This computer has x86-only apps might not work on future versions of the operating system.
External drives and performance - There are external drives connected that could be affecting performance.
Limited drive access - More information may be available with Full Drive Access.
Kernel extensions present - This computer has kernel extensions that may not work in the future.
Sharing enabled - This computer has sharing services enabled that could be a security risk.
Download and run this free app
Make sure you enable full disk access (lower right checkbox on run screen).
Use the app's past to clipboard function and then paste the results here in this forum's additional text feature
See if booting the Safe Mode resolves the problem. That boot takes minutes
How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Next, try disabling your VPN and Hyperswitch
I wholeheartedly second lllaass' recommendation of running Etrecheck so we can see what's going on in side your Mac.
You mean to post the entire EntreCheck output. As I said in my previous reply you have to past the output in the Addition Text box that opens when you click on the Addition Text icon.
Monterey software
