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Updated to Sonoma and computer is slower than dial-up

I have a 2021 iMac and upgraded to Sonoma tonight. I've truly have no clue how we managed to use dial-up because I do not remember it being this slow for EVERYTHING! Typing this message took about 5 minutes to make it to this line because it continually stopped and gave a loading circle. Everything that opens at login took 10 minutes before actually opening, Safari has said (Not Responding) when I try to Force Quit. Absolutely nothing works unless I'm willing to wait 10 minutes for every single application. Is anyone else experiencing this problem?

iMac 27″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Sep 26, 2023 8:13 PM

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Wil_MilSpen

Level 1

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Posted on Oct 4, 2023 7:33 AM

UPDATE!

So the problem still persists. What I have noticed is that my MacBook slows down whenever I’m using an external monitor, in this case my iPad Air. I thought that because I was using the wireless connection, that it may have been the problem, but even when using the USB-C cable to extend the display, my MacBook Air slows down. It feels like the processor is overloaded and the RAM memory is all ate up by apps and processes.

I’m really frustrated I cannot do my homework.

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kait104 Author

Level 1

17 points

Oct 10, 2023 10:47 AM in response to billmfoto

I’ve tried multiple work around a for over a week with Apple Techs as well. Tried downgrading to Monterey but once you download it the Sonoma system won’t actually allow you to install it unless you buy a USB drive that can hold 16gb minimum > transfer Monterey to USB > force disk to install Monterey from there.

I haven’t tried this method just because I’m not going out and buying a 16gb usb drive simply because Apple all of a sudden doesn’t know how to make a product.

At this point the best thing we’ve got to hope for is they hurry up already and give a new update to fix the bugs so many people are experiencing

SofieCou

Level 1

17 points

Oct 17, 2023 3:22 PM in response to kait104

Mine is not as bad, luckily, but it's painful to use Chrome and switching between programs is super slow as well. Plus when I switch from using my external monitor to just using my laptop monitor, the dock suddenly disappears.

MRYFLYGUY

Level 2

223 points

Oct 20, 2023 7:48 AM in response to kait104

I had similar issues with mu 2019 iMac. Your updated system needs to reorganizing and resync, files, iCloud data, etc. and it takes resources that makes the computer seem slow. Let it sit for 24 hrs, reboot and try again.

kait104 Author

Level 1

17 points

Oct 27, 2023 6:21 PM in response to kait104

Ok everyone so I FINALLY got everything to work. I recommend getting on the phone with Apple while doing this but the only thing that's worked has been to fully wipe the computer and send it back to factory settings, then re-install Sonoma and setup the computer all over again. I know it isn't fun and getting everything back up and running is time consuming, but having everything working perfect again is worth it. Make sure everything you need to have is backed up in the iCloud or an external hard drive then hop on the phone with Apple Help (1-800-275-2273) so that with anything that may pop up you've got a tech right there to go through the process with you. Hope this helps anyone still having trouble!

Oct 28, 2023 3:49 PM in response to kait104

I had to completely wipe my computer and re-install Ventura. I did it with the help of YouTube not apple and it was such a bother. My 16" MacBook Pro is only a year old! How they can design an OS, Sonoma, that totally crippled my relatively new machine is unfathomable and really not cool.

kait104 Author

Level 1

17 points

Sep 27, 2023 12:57 PM in response to leroydouglas

Yes, I’ve restarted it then also fully shut down and turned it back on. I left it overnight and still it’s operating at the same speed and all applications keep saying Not Responding.

dialabrain

Level 10

122,729 points

Sep 27, 2023 1:21 PM in response to LincePalido

LincePalido wrote:

We are not Beta testers. I never signed for it. But you're right, something's crearly wrong.

I wasn't replying to you.

ku4hx

Level 7

23,472 points

Sep 27, 2023 2:31 PM in response to kait104

It doesn't install anything, the archive file when opened yields a fully delectable app.

Oct 10, 2023 7:27 AM in response to kait104

I am having the same problem! My iMac is running extremely slow on everything! Startup, opening programs take forever! Is there a workaround to solve this problem?

Oct 19, 2023 7:19 PM in response to kait104

My macbook air is extremely slow while using Safari. Oddly enough, Microsoft Edge is nearly instant. I guess I'll be using Edge until Apple can figure this out.

Updated to Sonoma and computer is slower than dial-up