why is my Mac not sleeping?
Suddenly my iMac, on Snow Leopard is refusing to sleep.
It will sleep for about 2 seconds then come back on.
Why has this just started?
1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
Suddenly my iMac, on Snow Leopard is refusing to sleep.
It will sleep for about 2 seconds then come back on.
Why has this just started?
1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
This is always due to a process keeping the system awake, but determining which is the challenge.
Mac OS X: Why your Mac might not sleep or stay in sleep mode: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1776
Good luck!
This is always due to a process keeping the system awake, but determining which is the challenge.
Mac OS X: Why your Mac might not sleep or stay in sleep mode: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1776
Good luck!
Console shows a continious stream of
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16/05/2012 16:35:40 | com.apple.launchd[1] | (com.google.keystone.daemon[13546]) Exited with exit code: 1 |
16/05/2012 16:35:50 | com.apple.launchd[1] | (com.google.keystone.daemon[13549]) posix_spawn("//Library/Google/GoogleSoftwareUpdate/GoogleSoftwareUpdate.bundle/ Contents/MacOS/GoogleSoftwareUpdateDaemon", ...): No such file or directory |
16/05/2012 16:35:50 | com.apple.launchd[1] | (com.google.keystone.daemon[13549]) Exited with exit code: 1 |
16/05/2012 16:35:50 | com.apple.launchd[1] | (com.google.keystone.daemon) Throttling respawn: Will start in 10 seconds |
16/05/2012 16:37:04 | com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[126] | (com.smithmicro.cleaning.schedulermailer[13603]) posix_spawn("/Library/Smith Micro/Common/schedulermailer", ...): No such file or directory |
16/05/2012 16:37:04 | com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[126] | (com.smithmicro.cleaning.schedulermailer[13603]) Exited with exit code: 1 |
16/05/2012 16:37:04 | com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[126] | (com.smithmicro.cleaning.schedulermailer) Throttling respawn: Will start in 10 seconds |
I cant find any process named "powered"
I am not certain what google is doing but I'll bet the problem is Smith Micro a/k/a "Spring Cleaning Deluxe". $49 that could have been spent on a good dinner instead of the junk that it is. Uninstall it.
I managed to uninstall the Smith micro program, even thoug it was in the " incompatable software" folder it became active.
I used Time Machine to go back before the problem started and deleted it by restoring the thing and then uninstalling it!
It is fine now, thanks for you help.
Ian
I have a similar problem, posting here so I don't have to clutter the forum with another thread.
My MacBook with 10.7.3 does not sleep. I would manually select the sleep option, close the cover, or use automatic sleep timer via Energy Saver, none of the above works. I created a new account to see if it sleeps and it remain awake after I repeated all of the options. What else can I do?
Hi Cyberium_neo
It is actually a good idea to start another thread, since this one is "answered" not many people will bother to read it any longer.
The first and most obvious thing to do is update your system to OS X 10.7.4. Since you are running 10.7.3 you may have missed a number of recommended updates. Run Software Update by selecting it under the menu.
As far as diagnosing sleep issues goes make sure you read the above steps, repeated here in case I added anything since then:
This is always due to a process keeping the system awake, but determining which is the challenge.
Mac OS X: Why your Mac might not sleep or stay in sleep mode: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1776
Good luck!
John, I am having an iMac sleep problem with iPhoto Photo Stream activated. Is there any solution to this problem because I really like Photo Stream but want my iMac to sleep when I'm not here...can you help me out?
Thx Robb
why is my Mac not sleeping?