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Q: Macbook slow with frequent sbbod...

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)

Posted on Jan 28, 2012 2:25 PM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Jan 29, 2012 4:42 AM in response to KFeickert
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    Jan 29, 2012 4:42 AM in response to KFeickert

    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 !

  • by Cattus Thraex,

    Cattus Thraex Cattus Thraex Jan 29, 2012 6:27 AM in response to KFeickert
    Level 4 (1,714 points)
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    Jan 29, 2012 6:27 AM in response to KFeickert

    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.