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Q: imac runs very slowly, how can I speed it up.

MAC IS RUNNING VERY SLOWLY.  HOW CAN I CLEAN IT UP TO MAKE IT RUN NORMAL SPEED.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.1), 1.83 GHZ, 512 MB, 667 RAM

Posted on Aug 31, 2012 12:13 PM

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Q: imac runs very slowly, how can I speed it up.

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Aug 31, 2012 12:19 PM in response to HUGHRP
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    Aug 31, 2012 12:19 PM in response to HUGHRP

    Hi Hugh,

     

    You need more RAM first off.

     

    At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac.

     

    Then click on More Info>Hardware and report this upto but not including the Serial#...

     

    Hardware Overview:

     

    Model Name: iMac

    Model Identifier: iMac7,1

    Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo

    Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz

    Number Of Processors: 1

    Total Number Of Cores: 2

    L2 Cache: 4 MB

    Memory: 6 GB

    Bus Speed: 800 MHz

    Boot ROM Version: IM71.007A.B03

    SMC Version (system): 1.21f4

  • by WZZZ,

    WZZZ WZZZ Aug 31, 2012 1:58 PM in response to HUGHRP
    Level 6 (13,087 points)
    Mac OS X
    Aug 31, 2012 1:58 PM in response to HUGHRP

    If it only started running this slowly recently, even with so little RAM, you should check the health of the drive, since it may be failing. And  make sure you have a complete reliable backkup.

     

    Run the Hardware Test in Extended from disc 2, I believe -- or see if there's a disc that says Hardware Test. Insert the disc and start up holding down the D key. Disconnect all external devices except for the keyboard and mouse.

     

    Open Disk Utility in Utilities and select the drive, the topmost listing. Does it say SMART Status "Verified?"

     

    Are you really still running 10.4.1?

     

    Message was edited by: WZZZ