Safari 6 is running slowly compared to other browsers

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Safari 6 is running slowly compared to other browsers

I have been having problems for several weeks with my brand new Macbook Pro (Retina Display). I've been troubleshooting my internet connection for speed issues...turns out Safari runs very slow. It pauses for long periods of time to load webpages. I just downloaded Firefox 16 and it runs at blazing speeds comparitively! I've checked forums, and some say to disable extensions. The only extensions I use are Ad Block and 1 Password. I can't disable the 1Pass, but have disabled the Ad Block. Still having the same issues...

I would like to keep Safari as my browser due to iCloud integration, but can't stand this slow operation. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012), Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Nov 18, 2012 12:33 PM

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Answer 1

seventy one

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Nov 18, 2012 1:42 PM in response to SB7523

No guarantee but always keep an eye on 'More like this', the column adjacent to your initial post. You'll often find answers and positive leads to questions there. Don't forget the links within the threads either.

BTW Have you emptied the caches recently?

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Linc Davis

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Nov 18, 2012 1:52 PM in response to SB7523

Safari 5.0.1 or later: Slow or partial webpage loading, or webpage cannot be found

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TildeBee

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Nov 18, 2012 3:20 PM in response to SB7523

SB --

Did you empty the Safari cache yet?

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SB7523 Author

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Nov 18, 2012 7:17 PM in response to TildeBee

I did attempt that...under the Develop>Empty Caches command.

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TildeBee

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Nov 18, 2012 7:28 PM in response to SB7523

SB --

Set up a new user account on your Mac --

System Preferences >Users & Groups.

Click on the Plus sign at the bottom of the user pane.

Choose a test name & password.

Log into that account, and see if Safari is still slow, OK?

Let us know how it goes.

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SB7523 Author

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Nov 20, 2012 10:40 PM in response to TildeBee

Thanks for this advice, seems that there must be an issue with my profile. I ensured extensions are deleted on my user account. For some reason, many webpages load slowly although speedtest.com shows that my download speeds are very fast. I've been using Firefox a bit more since my last post and this browser is definitely running faster.

Any ideas how I can purge and/or reinstall Safari?

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SB7523 Author

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Nov 30, 2012 3:01 PM in response to TildeBee

I think I've identified a problem with my primary user account. I'm having issues with Mail as well as Safari. Other accounts on my computer are problem free. Is there a way to easily export my account preferences to make another account on my computer?

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