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Q: MacBook Running slow

I got a relatively new MacBook (its just half a year old), I got 8GB ram, 2.8 GHZ i7, running 10.8.2

Lately it's been running super slow,,, most of the time safari is just either lagging or frozen or crashes, it takes forever to close psd, and the whole thing freezes up and takes its time to come back to life,,, other times its running fine... what could be the problem??

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Nov 27, 2012 12:01 PM

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  • by dmmains,

    dmmains dmmains May 5, 2015 3:53 AM in response to AppleFixitGuy
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    May 5, 2015 3:53 AM in response to AppleFixitGuy

    Thanks so much.  I had been having slowness issues for some time now.  Came across your post, tried it and I think it fixed my problem.  It's only been a few hours and I can say my Macbook seems to be back to normal.

  • by AntDP,

    AntDP AntDP Jul 16, 2015 2:37 AM in response to AppleFixitGuy
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    Jul 16, 2015 2:37 AM in response to AppleFixitGuy

    The original issue seems like an intel type issue of NOT clearing cache properly even on reboots, which do not allow the capacitive nature of dynamic (and even static) RAM to empty, even when "shutdown" if the power is still connected dynamic and static RAM can still hold data!

     

    Add this is by way of possible explanation as to why the solution works!

     

    ciao

  • by jjizhere,

    jjizhere jjizhere Sep 22, 2015 5:18 PM in response to AppleFixitGuy
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    Sep 22, 2015 5:18 PM in response to AppleFixitGuy

    This technique is still working!!! Just helped me too .  Thanks!!

  • by kcdaisley,

    kcdaisley kcdaisley Nov 20, 2015 7:31 AM in response to DA_BOMB1998z
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    Nov 20, 2015 7:31 AM in response to DA_BOMB1998z

    I've been having the same performance problem with my Mac, and found your response on this page. I've been laughing at your "Dark Magic" response all morning! Thanks so much for filling my Friday morning with laughter! :-)

  • by emmaelizabethanderson,

    emmaelizabethanderson emmaelizabethanderson Jan 17, 2016 3:17 PM in response to AppleFixitGuy
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    Jan 17, 2016 3:17 PM in response to AppleFixitGuy

    Just tried this. My laptop is working much faster!!

  • by Snowballer99,

    Snowballer99 Snowballer99 Mar 29, 2016 11:32 AM in response to AppleFixitGuy
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    Mar 29, 2016 11:32 AM in response to AppleFixitGuy

    I checked the "Activity Monitor" for CPU % usage. Before the "trick" Firefox was using 60% CPU time. After it was only 10%. Good stuff. Thanx

  • by CealPJ,

    CealPJ CealPJ May 17, 2016 2:07 PM in response to AppleFixitGuy
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    May 17, 2016 2:07 PM in response to AppleFixitGuy

    Fabulous! Thanks plenty AppleFixitGuy. Your screen name is sure fitting!!!

  • by renewme,

    renewme renewme Jun 26, 2016 1:11 AM in response to zen_kv
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    Jun 26, 2016 1:11 AM in response to zen_kv

    I have a mid 2009 Macbook pro that has made me an Apple convert! All of the sudden it runs like Windows Vista! I have 8g ram and 1t hardrive that is 3/4 full. Apple support to there credit has spent many patient hours with me to no avail. Basically the prognosis is my machine is too old. I except that. But there is no way in **** I will buy another Macbook Pro that may take a crap overnight and then need to be replaced. Bought top of the line last time and won't be fooled again. Sure MS machines are lousy, but I can buy 5 to 10 of them for the price of a top of the line MacBook Pro. Good Riddance "     EL CRAPITAN! " !

  • by mikefromthe canyon,

    mikefromthe canyon mikefromthe canyon Jun 26, 2016 11:00 AM in response to renewme
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    Jun 26, 2016 11:00 AM in response to renewme

    I have 3 2009 machines -- 2 MBPs and an iMac --  all on El Cap, all running very well. One did experience a slowdown, the others never have. On the one that did, I went to disk utility, and ran "First Aid". Slowness gone! Your disk is pretty full, and if you've never cleaned it up, that might help. Also, if you don't totally shut down once in a while, things can seem to get sticky. If you haven't tried it, do a full "cold" shutdown, including removing the battery if you can. Wait at least 5 minutes, the put the battery back in, and boot up.

     

    If it's just Safari, try a Safari reset.

     

    If none of that helps, try a "genius bar" appointment. The online and phone support form Apple is probably the best there is, but there's nothing like a sharp nerd looking at your machine.

     

    Good luck.

  • by renewme,

    renewme renewme Jun 27, 2016 7:48 PM in response to mikefromthe canyon
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    Jun 27, 2016 7:48 PM in response to mikefromthe canyon

    5 years and your computer is tagged "antiquated", after 7 years (such as my mid 2009 Macbook Pro) and your computer is considered "obsolete", Apple Genius bar no longer looks at "obsolete" machines and Apple carries no parts for them. I agree Apple phone support is tremendous. These discussion are also great. I will remove the battery and appreciate the suggestion. If that doesn't help then I will do a "Factory" reset. I have already reloaded the operating system to no avail. I have loved this machine, though it costs an arm and a leg. Hence my desire to keep using it. I would not hesitate to buy another Macbook Pro per se, but I am very hesitant to buy El Capitan! Cheers!

  • by mikefromthe canyon,

    mikefromthe canyon mikefromthe canyon Jun 28, 2016 10:34 AM in response to renewme
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    Jun 28, 2016 10:34 AM in response to renewme

    I had the MB replaced on my 2009 machine in June 2014 via an Apple Genius Bar appointment. Still running fine today with El Cap. I've never had the Genius Bar guys turn me down. But, OWC has a lot of stuff for older Macs, so you might check there. I bought some memory there and it worked great. The have great instructions, tools, and parts for machines Apple no longer supports.

  • by cgharv,

    cgharv cgharv Aug 12, 2016 2:31 PM in response to AppleFixitGuy
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    Aug 12, 2016 2:31 PM in response to AppleFixitGuy

    This worked for me as well on OSX El Capitan. I have a MacBook Pro, Late 2011, which has been gradually becoming unbearably slow. The steps provided by AppleFixitGuy seem to have worked like a charm. Thanks for the solution!

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