SystemUIServer uses 100% CPU

Hi, the activity monitor shows that SystemUIServer uses about 100% ±5 and the iMac fan just keeps blowing hard all the time, even at night when i don't do any work. I have an iMac retina from 2019 with OS 15.0.1. How do i find which programs keep the SystemUIServer so busy? thanks.

iMac 27″, macOS 15.0

Posted on Oct 25, 2024 8:44 AM

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Oct 26, 2024 4:36 AM in response to Shmulik-m

Antivirus software: Apple, CleanMyMac, and CrowdStrike


Part 1 of 3


Once this types of software is installed and embedded into the computer 


You can spend hours or days hunting down all the bits and pieces of this software and never really get it all off the computer 


Start Over from Scratch 


For Apple Silicon computer >> Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon.


For Apple Intel computers >>   Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac followed by How to reinstall macOS


Always make a Time Machine Backup  before  proceeding 


If going this route - I suggest Not using Startup Assist to migrate everything back.


This will probably Re-Introduce ( CleanMyMac, and CrowdStrike ) back into the Operating System 


Part 2 of 3


CleanMyMac , aka “ BrickMyMac


Part 3 of 3


There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX  Foundation and Permission Limitation. 


The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that cannot be opened by the User nor by Third Party Applications.


The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.


AntiVirus Developers purposefully Market their product to create a “ Fear Factor “. In so doing, creating a False Need for their Product.


Security. Built right in


Mac app security enhancements


 The Built in Security  is all that is required to protect the computer.


Protecting against malware in macOS


There is Adware & Malware which will affect the computer and is generally downloaded from “ Shady “ Websites or Developers who Inject this software into the download.


From a well written User Tip from @Kurt Lang


https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2500088



Oct 26, 2024 5:36 AM in response to Shmulik-m

Shmulik-m wrote:

Thanks for the comments. I expose my ignorance... can anyone tell me what to do in simple non-professional language?


This appears to be a mac issued by your organization, and "managed" means that the IT imposed some restriction on what the user (you) can do.


Thus the way forward is to contact your IT department, report the problems and ask them to make the necessary changes.




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