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why do i keep getting 'your computer restarted'

When I close my computer when finished-then re open it-it starts up like Ive restarted it and says 'your computer restarted due to a problem' report to apple. Why?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 23, 2022 5:02 PM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2022 8:47 AM

laurip92 wrote:

When I close my computer when finished-then re open it-it starts up like Ive restarted it and says 'your computer restarted due to a problem' report to apple. Why?



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

If your Mac restarted because of a problem - Apple Support




Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

all known to cause issues on the macOS


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Feb 24, 2022 8:47 AM in response to laurip92

laurip92 wrote:

When I close my computer when finished-then re open it-it starts up like Ive restarted it and says 'your computer restarted due to a problem' report to apple. Why?



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

If your Mac restarted because of a problem - Apple Support




Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

all known to cause issues on the macOS


why do i keep getting 'your computer restarted'

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