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Bright yellow screen on Imac 2020

Over the past few weeks I sometimes have a bright yellow screen on my iMac 2020 when I sign in.

It looks ominous and the computer is running slowly with the wheel spinning for a few minutes.




iMac 21.5″, macOS 15.0

Posted on Oct 23, 2024 1:55 PM

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Oct 23, 2024 2:41 PM in response to fromsequim

Hmmm, please do the following:


It will help us get a good idea of what is causing your problem if you provide a report of your system, that way we do not have to play 20 questions with you. The report we are requesting does NOT provide any personal information and is extremely safe to use. Please navigate towww.Etrecheck.com and download the free version of EtreCheck. Once you have you downloaded the app and installed it, please run the report and save it. This report will help us get a good idea what has been installed on your system and help us be able to diagnose what may be wrong.

 

When you have your report, you can attach it when you reply to this message and we can then review it and help you determine what is needed to get your system running well again. 

 

For instructions on how to download your EtreCheck report and attach it to your reply to this message please click How to use the Add Text Feature When Post… - Apple Community It is helpful to us if you download the report to your Desktop.

 

BTW, do you have any of the following third party apps installed on your Mac?


       •      Antivirus Apps

       •      Cleaning Apps

       •      Security Apps

       •      VPN Apps

       •      Maintenance Apps


Bright yellow screen on Imac 2020

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