icons rendering slow with Monterey

Thomas Huerlimann wrote:

No, reboot and shutdown are no solution.

Files are on the internal SSD.

Scrolling through the folder only shows standard icons, the icon rendering stays far behind. Like I said, even on a 2010 Macbook with Snow Leopard and the files on an external HDD it was able to scroll though that folder showing all the individual cover icons while scrolling.

One the M1/M2 SoC Macs — try a Safeboot to sort anomalies —log in and test, reboot as normal and test

Try a SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, font cache, etc., third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled.

Login and test. Reboot  as normal and test.  Caches get rebuilt automatically.

 a  reboot will put it back to normal mode.

This test will tell you if third party interference; extensions etc are not loaded in safe boot mode. 

no insight ir resolve

—Test issue in another user (or guest user) account Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac - Apple Support

  This will tell you if it a universal issue or isolated to your user/admin account. 

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

all known to cause issues on the macOS

Thomas Huerlimann wrote:

I am now using the MacBook Air 2022 M2 with 16GB 1TB and Monterey 12.5.1 and for the first time, I have to wait until the folder icons get rendered!

OK, I tried safe mode. Icon buildup delay is the same.

Also another, fresh user, same result.

hmmm... seems most unusual

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support

if no insight—

you can  good look at your System config. and reveal conflicts or issues, you can download/run this trusted utility https://etrecheck.com  

If you need help interpreting the report you can post it here in its entirety in the "Additional Text" box in the editing toolbar below, in your reply.

if no conflicts—

reinstalling the macO on top of the existing macOS to sort anomalies not accounted for

How to reinstall macOS

 Recovery (both M1 and Intel) — How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

Thomas Huerlimann wrote:

I am surprised how slow icons are rendering in finder. It is so slow, I even manage to take a screenshot while in process.

I never had this problem before with these same folders full of music folders with cover images as icons, not even on my 2010 Macbook with 10.6.8, my 2015 Macbook with High Sierra or my last MacMini 2018 with Mojave, they always showed INSTANTLY even during scrolling.

I am now using the MacBook Air 2022 M2 with 16GB 1TB and Monterey 12.5.1 and for the first time, I have to wait until the folder icons get rendered!

Are these local files or you are loading remote images...

Did you try rebooting?

restart or shut down your Mac

Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support

If your download speed is suspect, try getting on a faster Network and compare your results.

Once the images are loaded into memory—is there still your issue.

I would check for server issues beyond your control—

Apple - Support - System Status

Thomas Huerlimann wrote: slow icons are rendering in finder.

OK, I tried safe mode. Icon buildup delay is the same.

Also another, fresh user, same result.

Also another, fresh user, same result.

No related problems found on diagnostics or insight. This is a fresh installed OS and I have another Mac with Monterey showing the same problem.

Well this seems an unusual situation as you have implicated a second Mac ...

I am afraid I have nothing to add unless you supply the etrecheck report as linked above for examination...

No .

Running M1 Mac Mini with Monterey 12.5.1

Are your icons Custom Icons you have created ?

Then refer you back to Questions presented by earlier Poster and remain unanswered

I do not see that but then again I do not have is computer issue either.

Good Luck with this problem.

Same problem... primarily photos and screenshots