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On my iMac 27"2017 and running Monterey 12.4 when trying to delete a text or image on Messages (v14 (6000) it locks up/freezes with endless spinning ball and requires a forced quit. Restarting has had no effect. Also noticed that at same time some texts are not syncing, not all with my other devices. All other devices do sync except only some (weird) on my iMac.
Monterey & Messages both with latest updates.
You don't know what you're talking about. Here's why Etrecheck is not in the App Store:
Apple wanted me to classify it as an antivirus app, which it isn't. Apple imposes certain technical limitations on all apps in the Mac App Store. These limitations make a true antivirus app impossible in the Mac App Store. EtreCheck is a tricky app. Sometimes people think it is some kind of magic "fix it" or "clean up" app, in spite of all information I can provide to the contrary. So I'm very careful about making any claims about what it can or can't do. So rather than fight with Apple about what EtreCheck couldn't do, I pulled it from the store.… per the developer
Apple's criteria is do no harm. But it doesn't require that is does good, only that Apple gets their cut of the proceeds.
As far as recommendations see here
So be a bit more accurate in your statements.
You don't know what you're talking about. Here's why Etrecheck is not in the App Store:
Apple wanted me to classify it as an antivirus app, which it isn't. Apple imposes certain technical limitations on all apps in the Mac App Store. These limitations make a true antivirus app impossible in the Mac App Store. EtreCheck is a tricky app. Sometimes people think it is some kind of magic "fix it" or "clean up" app, in spite of all information I can provide to the contrary. So I'm very careful about making any claims about what it can or can't do. So rather than fight with Apple about what EtreCheck couldn't do, I pulled it from the store.… per the developer
Apple's criteria is do no harm. But it doesn't require that is does good, only that Apple gets their cut of the proceeds.
As far as recommendations see here
So be a bit more accurate in your statements.
" On my iMac 27"2017 and running Monterey 12.4 " was released May 16, 2022 Monterey macOS 12.4 ( 21F79 )
I would first Start by updating the computer to the Current version of Monterey 12.6.3 released Jan 23, 2023
Once that is achieved, then and only the Test if this issue persists.
Links below on this topic
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support (CA)
About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.6.3 - Apple Support
Download and run Etrecheck. Be sure to give it Full Disk access before running.
Copy and paste the results into your reply. Etrecheck is a diagnostic tool that was developed by one of the most respected users here in the ASC and recommended by Apple Support to provide a snapshot of the system and help identify the more obvious culprits that can adversely affect a Mac's performance.
Copy the report
and use the Additional Text button to paste the report in your reply.
Then we can evaluate the report to see if we can determine the cause of the problem.
Does Apple recommend EtreCheck?
NO! EtreCheck does not meet Apple's standard for acceptance into the official App Store. Don't be fooled by those high-level users on Apple Support Communities no matter what level they are.
If the user actually knew the reason why the Developer is not longer on the Apple Apps Store perhaps the assertion above would look a bit different
From my dealing Directly with the Developer of Etrecheck Report - Apple was Insisting the Application to be classified as AntiVirus Software which it is not. It is also reported that Apple Insisted on Crippling the Application making it useless for purpose.
The there was the requirements by Apple to get a Big Cut of the Pie on each and every Sale of this Application on the Apple Apps Store
Right or wrong - the Developer chose to Not be on the Apple Apps Store
With all this mind and be very away, Apple itself has been reported to use the very same Application when diagnosing certain Computer Issue .
Arrive at you own conclusions
My Money is on Safe to use .
Yes I own a Licensed Copy of Etrecheck
" A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing" - Alexander Pope
Messages locks up when deleting text or image text
