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Mac crashes unexpectedly. Needs PRAM reset to startup again.

After update to Monterey, my mac keeps crashing and will not startup again unless I reset the PRAM. Also, each time I restart the computer, mds_store hogs all the CPU for about 5 minutes before going back to normal.


EntreCheck states kernal panics as issue each time I've experienced a crash. Ran Apple Diagnostics and found no hardware issues. Already wiped the computer and did a clean reinstall of Monterey. Any ideas?



MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on May 10, 2022 8:46 PM

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Posted on May 12, 2022 12:59 AM

I find nothing in the report that might cause the problem but sometimes a combination of things can cause a problem.


Aloo I can suggest is to do a fresh install of Monterey and install apps one by one and seeing if the problem occurs after installing each app.

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May 11, 2022 2:08 AM in response to smiley0u

Follow previous suggestion First.


But if the user really what's to run Etrecheck Application


Suggest downloading the Application Etrecheck directly from a well Respected ASC Contributor. And Safe to use.


The application is free or paid from added features. 


Run the application with Full Disc Access ( Security & Privacy - Full Disc Access ).



It will take a Snap Shot -  both the hardware and software.


 The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information. 


Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last )



We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.

May 12, 2022 1:48 AM in response to smiley0u

Would agree with previous posting.


Though, the Apple Employee was a Clerk employee or was the computer evaluated properly as in Over Night Evaluation for hardware issues.


A "quick look and see " from a Clerk is not the same as an in-depth Hardware Evaluation


Reason am highlighting this is because the report does indicate a possible Hardware issue. It is not definitive, but if was my machine - would to the extra detailed Evaluation

Mac crashes unexpectedly. Needs PRAM reset to startup again.

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