Random panic

This is the second time my computer suddenly restarted with


panic(cpu 4 caller 0xfffffe002a4079e0): initproc exited -- exit reason namespace 2 subcode 0xa description: none


It just randomly happens.

MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 2023)

Posted on Apr 3, 2024 3:59 AM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2024 4:33 AM

Try and boot the Mac in the safe mode to see if the issues persist. IF the issues does not persist they're caused by an external piece of software, you might want to evaluate the software installed to your mac


Start up your Mac with Apple silicon in safe mode

  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > Shut Down.
  2. Wait for your Mac to shut down completely. A Mac is completely shut down when the screen is black and any lights (including in the Touch Bar) are off.
  3. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until “Loading startup options” appears.
  4. Select a volume.
  5. Press and hold the Shift key, then click Continue in Safe Mode.
  6. The computer restarts automatically. When the login window appears, you should see “Safe Boot” in the menu bar.


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Apr 3, 2024 4:33 AM in response to richtera

Try and boot the Mac in the safe mode to see if the issues persist. IF the issues does not persist they're caused by an external piece of software, you might want to evaluate the software installed to your mac


Start up your Mac with Apple silicon in safe mode

  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > Shut Down.
  2. Wait for your Mac to shut down completely. A Mac is completely shut down when the screen is black and any lights (including in the Touch Bar) are off.
  3. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until “Loading startup options” appears.
  4. Select a volume.
  5. Press and hold the Shift key, then click Continue in Safe Mode.
  6. The computer restarts automatically. When the login window appears, you should see “Safe Boot” in the menu bar.


Apr 3, 2024 1:44 PM in response to WheelieNick

I guess since I have not recently upgraded and drivers and it's a kernel panic I feel it's more likely to be an os problem. I keep on getting more problems whenever the is upgrades and USB drivers are getting worse all the time. For example with the same setup I had significantly less problems with my intel mbp and I am not usually running any weird docker or colima containers. This was just using visual studio code, discord and so on. The panic happened unplugging and plugging in a trackball because the cursor stopped moving

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