I have found similar discussions offering xlab link with tutorials on finding errant processes. Did that - no errant processes. Plenty of room too - not max'ed out for space. The sbbod appears frequently, hangs things up and overall everything is slow to respond. Click...wait - wait - wait, etc.
My Mac OS x is version 10.5.8 if that helps.
Any other ideas? I do have regular backups available - maybe total restore...??
Thanks!!
Mac OS X (10.5.8)
Several ideas...
If you haven't done so, try Starting up in Safe Mode
Once you see the Desktop go to the Apple menu > Restart
Safe Mode deletes some system caches that may help.
Since you are running v10.5 you could do an archive and install > Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
That places a new System Folder on the drive without having to do a complete erase and reinstall.
Good that you backup your data !
There are two basic directions to investigate: software or hardware. I would say your disk is dying, but may be incorrect. The simplest way to test is to install a valid Mac OS system, any supported by your mac, unto an external disk or 16 GB flash drive, sufficient for a minimal system. If it behaves OK, it means either your system is bad or your disk is dying.
You may of course put a new disk inside, install Mac OS and it will probalby work. Existing disk, if really good, may be further used as an external disk. I have 3-4 such external disks as a result of disk upgrades across years.
Macbook slow with frequent sbbod...
