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Messages maxes out the CPU on my 2016 MBP Touch Bar OS Monterey

Messages maxes out the CPU and becomes unresponsive and I have to force quit it. I'm on OS 12.0.1 and version 14.0 Messages.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 23, 2021 5:34 AM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2021 5:49 AM

Does this still happen in Safe Mode?. That boot takes minutes.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

If no problem see if you still have problem in subsequent normal boot.

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Nov 23, 2021 5:49 AM in response to 50ae

Does this still happen in Safe Mode?. That boot takes minutes.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

If no problem see if you still have problem in subsequent normal boot.

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Nov 23, 2021 7:15 PM in response to lllaass

OK, that seems to have fixed it. Can you tell me why it fixed it though??

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Nov 23, 2021 7:18 PM in response to lllaass

Took a while and it broke again. CPU 70-100% Messages (Not Responding)

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Messages maxes out the CPU on my 2016 MBP Touch Bar OS Monterey

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