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Catalina 10.15.7 running slow

Hi,


Since I installed Catalina 10.15.7 on my 2013 Mac, it is VERY slow to startup, and Google takes over a minute to launch. Everything seems to be slow. I checked the memory (16GB in two 8GB slots) and there doesn't seem to be much in use.


Any ideas welcome.

iMac

Posted on Nov 20, 2022 7:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2022 7:23 PM

MarkySparky5000 Said:

"Catalina 10.15.7 running slow: Hi, Since I installed Catalina 10.15.7 on my 2013 Mac, it is VERY slow to startup, and Google takes over a minute to launch. Everything seems to be slow. I checked the memory (16GB in two 8GB slots) and there doesn't seem to be much in use. Any ideas welcome."

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Troubleshooting Lagging Mac:


A. Try Safe Mode:

In Safe Mode, login items do not run, and corrupt system files(i.e. caches) are intentionally reset as a way to fix issues

  1. Boot: in to Safe Mode: [Hold Down: shift key upon boot].
  2. Log in: as same user
  3. Wait: 30 seconds
  4. Restart; your Mac
  5. Log in: as same user


B. See if your Hard drive is Failing:

What to Try:

  1. Boot: into Recovery ModeGo Here:  How to Use Safe Mode on your Mac- Apple Support
  2. Select: Disk Utility
  3. Select: the Drive
  4. Click: First Aid button


C. Remove Login Items:

While in Safe Mode, remove all of your Login Items, and then restart the Mac.  Go Here: Change Users & Groups Login Items Preferences on Mac - Apple Support

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Nov 20, 2022 7:23 PM in response to MarkySparky5000

MarkySparky5000 Said:

"Catalina 10.15.7 running slow: Hi, Since I installed Catalina 10.15.7 on my 2013 Mac, it is VERY slow to startup, and Google takes over a minute to launch. Everything seems to be slow. I checked the memory (16GB in two 8GB slots) and there doesn't seem to be much in use. Any ideas welcome."

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Troubleshooting Lagging Mac:


A. Try Safe Mode:

In Safe Mode, login items do not run, and corrupt system files(i.e. caches) are intentionally reset as a way to fix issues

  1. Boot: in to Safe Mode: [Hold Down: shift key upon boot].
  2. Log in: as same user
  3. Wait: 30 seconds
  4. Restart; your Mac
  5. Log in: as same user


B. See if your Hard drive is Failing:

What to Try:

  1. Boot: into Recovery ModeGo Here:  How to Use Safe Mode on your Mac- Apple Support
  2. Select: Disk Utility
  3. Select: the Drive
  4. Click: First Aid button


C. Remove Login Items:

While in Safe Mode, remove all of your Login Items, and then restart the Mac.  Go Here: Change Users & Groups Login Items Preferences on Mac - Apple Support

Nov 21, 2022 4:20 AM in response to a brody

Thanks for this, much appreciated.


I have run Etrecheck and it reports only minor issues, which I reviewed. I don't understand most of the techy stuff but I did get rid of one defunct application, as it suggested.


The app I deleted is Lightroom photo editing. It worked perfectly on an older Mac but won't run on this one unless I subscribe, which I don't intend to do.


Where should I send the report?


Again, thanks for your help, though it doesn't seem to have made any difference re the slowness (I'll reboot though and check).

Catalina 10.15.7 running slow

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