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Your computer restarted because of a problem

Should I panic if my computer restarted because of a problem or is it nothing to worry about? Because I've only had my Macbook pro m2 for a month and this popped up. Thank you.

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Posted on Sep 6, 2022 8:11 AM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2022 9:11 AM

itsmebelle wrote:

Should I panic if my computer restarted because of a problem or is it nothing to worry about? Because I've only had my Macbook pro m2 for a month and this popped up. Thank you.


A one off is not so worrisome,


Typically third party interference might be suspect.


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

all known to cause issues on the macOS


you can read more here:

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


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Sep 6, 2022 9:11 AM in response to itsmebelle

itsmebelle wrote:

Should I panic if my computer restarted because of a problem or is it nothing to worry about? Because I've only had my Macbook pro m2 for a month and this popped up. Thank you.


A one off is not so worrisome,


Typically third party interference might be suspect.


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

all known to cause issues on the macOS


you can read more here:

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


Your computer restarted because of a problem

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