recently i just bought new m3 macbook air have problem with cgpdf that suddenly show up on running service and take a huge memory usage about 60gb!..i try every solution that i found but still not solve anything until i decide to factory reset my macbook and downgrade to sonoma..and the problem fix..is anybody exactly know what this problem and how can i fix it?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.7
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This is a Diagnostic Tool that makes no changes to the computer.
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Q - Heavy CPU usage - Some processes are using an unusually high amount of CPU.
Q - Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed. These files could be old, incompatible, and cause problems. They should be reviewed.
Q - Runaway user process - A user process is using a large percentage of your CPU.
A - All 3 of above are indicators of some series of Applications / Processes that are overwhelming the computer with excessive RAM usages and creating a need for a Swap File.
A - You start by checking if Microsoft One Drive is current and up to date
Launchd: /Library/LaunchAgents/com.microsoft.OneDriveStandaloneUpdater.plist
/Applications/OneDrive.app/Contents/StandaloneUpdater.app/Contents/MacOS/OneDriveStandaloneUpdater
A - Same goes the Adobe Synchronizer Finder Extension
[Loaded] Adobe Content Synchronizer Finder Extension - /Applications/Utilities/Adobe Sync/CoreSync/Core Sync.app
A - Did notice and External Drive being used.
A - Not sure for what. But the fact that ApplicationsStorageExtension 6 (Apple) is listed as Top Energy User tends to indicate it does impact the Overall System
A - Does this Drive connect via Direct Connection or over a Powered USB Hub ?
Top Processes Snapshot by Energy Use:
ApplicationsStorageExtension 6 (Apple)
Virtual Memory Information:
Physical RAM: 16 GB
Free RAM: 48 MB
Used RAM: 12.45 GB
Cached files: 3.51 GB
Available RAM: 3.55 GB
Swap Used: 519 MB
1 - Clean up:
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.microsoft.SyncReporter.plist
/Applications/OneDrive.app/Contents/SyncReporter.app/Contents/MacOS/SyncReporter
Executable not found
2 - Not is you are using Applications/Utilities/Adobe Creative Cloud/ACC/Creative
3 - USB 3.1 bus
GenesysLogic - USB3.1 Hub
GenesysLogic - USB2.1 Hub
xxxxxxxx - USB Type-C Digital AV Adapter
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Thank you
Will back to your shortly
thanks! really appreciate it
3. I connect my hard drive using usb type c port
okay thanks for your concern! I,ll try each of your suggestion and will update later
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