apps too slow to start up

alwin06 Said:

"apps too slow to start up: apps I downloaded from App Store takes too much time to open up like Microsoft word. its only been a month since I purchased my MacBook Air M1 2020. its updated to the latest software but still the problem persists..."

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Troubleshooting a Lagging Mac:

When this occurs, your Mac's lost of processes are occurring in the background. So, perform the following...

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:

• Verify your Drive: Repair your Disk in Disk Utility - Apple Support
• Go Here: If your Mac Starts Up to an Apple Logo or Progress Bar - Apple Support
• Perform the following in Recovery Mode:

1. Boot: into Recovery Mode. Go 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

alwin06 Said:

"I tried to above steps....but the apps still takes time to open up ! I don't know what the real problem is!! Even my 5 year old windows laptop opens the apps faster than my MacBook now...."

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Reinstall this...

Seems to be a Bug:

Then, I recommend having a chat with Microsoft, asking for assistance with uninstalling it, and then reinstalling it. Use this link, to get to the Microsoft Virtual Agent. Then, type that you need assistance with a lagging software instal..