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Q: kernel_task using 100% CPU

Hey guys,

my Macbook Air 2013 is two month old, and ever since I upgraded to Mavericks, kernel_task will sometimes eat up to 100% of my CPU. The system will remain usable, but battery life goes down significantly. A reboot will solve this issue for a time, so will quitting all applications in the menu bar, but some time later kernel_task will return in full force.

Things I did and checked:

  • no faulty sensor
  • hardware check
  • no overheating
  • no app seems to be directly responsible
  • SMC and NVRAM/PRAM reset
  • repaired disk permissions and repaired SSD through the recovery partition
  • not yet reinstalled Mavericks
  • no issues in safe mode, at least yet

 

I suspect that this is caused by some kernel extension, but I have no idea which one and how to fix that.

I have in the past installed: some fishy USB to Ethernet driver, BOOM (system wide equilizer), LaTEX and probably more things.

MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Nov 3, 2013 6:30 AM

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  • by northwest291,

    northwest291 northwest291 Nov 24, 2013 8:47 AM in response to kuerbiskopf
    Level 1 (5 points)
    Nov 24, 2013 8:47 AM in response to kuerbiskopf

    I recently purchased a new MBPr 2013, and since the first day I have been experiencing problems with the kernel process. After some research I have discovered that the process takes up A LOT of CPU power if:

     

    My headphones are plugged in and I wake my mbp from sleep.

     

    To fix the problem I have to either unplug the headphones, or close the lid for a few seconds.

     

    Clearly there is something wrong with the audio that makes the kernel process go bananas.

  • by Ross888,

    Ross888 Ross888 Nov 25, 2013 10:01 AM in response to kuerbiskopf
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Nov 25, 2013 10:01 AM in response to kuerbiskopf

    I have a Mavericks late 2013 MBP.  When I launch Mail, my memory use skyrockets and within a minute or so, I get a "run out of application memory" error message.  The same thing happens even if I launch mail and immediately close it.  It does not happen if I boot in safe mode, however.  I ran the diagnostic suggested by Link Davis; results copied below.  Can anyone help me or suggest what applications I should delete?

     

    Step 1

    nothing

     

    Step 2

     

    com.google.keystone.daemon

    com.adobe.fpsaud

     

    Step 3

     

    com.google.keystone.system.agent

    com.displaylink.useragent

    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper

    com.spotify.webhelper

    com.facebook.videochat.rossmeador.updater

    com.adobe.ARM.ad895013aeb33ea6e968d9fdc06c0eb42c7c2a5229d98d64ad002716

    com.adobe.ARM.202f4087f2bbde52e3ac2df389f53a4f123223c9cc56a8fd83a6f7ae

    com.adobe.AAM.Scheduler-1.0

     

     

    Step 4

     

    /Library/Components:

     

    /Library/Extensions:

    ATTOCelerityFC8.kext

    ATTOExpressSASHBA2.kext

    ATTOExpressSASRAID2.kext

    ArcMSR.kext

    CalDigitHDProDrv.kext

    HighPointIOP.kext

    HighPointRR.kext

    PromiseSTEX.kext

    SoftRAID.kext

     

    /Library/Frameworks:

    .DS_Store

    AEProfiling.framework

    AERegistration.framework

    Adobe AIR.framework

    AudioMixEngine.framework

    DivX Toolkit.framework

    HPDeviceModel.framework

    HPPml.framework

    HPServicesInterface.framework

    HPSmartPrint.framework

    HPSmartX.framework

    NyxAudioAnalysis.framework

    PluginManager.framework

    Skype.framework

    TSLicense.framework

    iLifeFaceRecognition.framework

    iLifeKit.framework

    iLifePageLayout.framework

    iLifeSQLAccess.framework

    iLifeSlideshow.framework

    iTunesLibrary.framework

     

    /Library/Input Methods:

     

    /Library/InputManagers:

    Ecamm

     

    /Library/Internet Plug-Ins:

    AdobePDFViewer.plugin

    AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin

    AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin101750.plugin

    DRM Plugin.bundle

    Default Browser.plugin

    DirectorShockwave.plugin

    Disabled Plug-Ins

    DivXBrowserPlugin.plugin

    Flash Player.plugin

    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.plugin

    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.webplugin

    GarminGpsControl.plugin

    Google Earth Web Plug-in.plugin

    JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

    OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin.plugin

    Quartz Composer.webplugin

    QuickTime Plugin.plugin

    RealPlayer Plugin.plugin

    Silverlight.plugin

    flashplayer.xpt

    googletalkbrowserplugin.plugin

    iPhotoPhotocast.plugin

    npdivx.xpt

    npgtpo3dautoplugin.plugin

    nsIQTScriptablePlugin.xpt

    o1dbrowserplugin.plugin

     

    /Library/Keyboard Layouts:

     

    /Library/LaunchAgents:

    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist

    com.displaylink.useragent.plist

    com.google.keystone.agent.plist

     

    /Library/LaunchDaemons:

    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist

    com.displaylink.usbnivolistener.plist

    com.google.keystone.daemon.plist

     

    /Library/PreferencePanes:

    DivX.prefPane

    Flash Player.prefPane

    Flip4Mac WMV.prefPane

     

    /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools:

     

    /Library/QuickLook:

    GBQLGenerator.qlgenerator

    iBooksAuthor.qlgenerator

    iWork.qlgenerator

     

    /Library/QuickTime:

    .DS_Store

    AppleIntermediateCodec.component

    AppleMPEG2Codec.component

    macam.app

    macam.component

     

    /Library/ScriptingAdditions:

     

    /Library/Spotlight:

    .DS_Store

    GBSpotlightImporter.mdimporter

    LogicPro.mdimporter

    Microsoft Office.mdimporter

    iBooksAuthor.mdimporter

    iWork.mdimporter

     

    /Library/StartupItems:

    HP IO

     

    /etc/mach_init.d:

     

    /etc/mach_init_per_login_session.d:

     

    /etc/mach_init_per_user.d:

     

    Library/Address Book Plug-Ins:

    SkypeABDialer.bundle

    SkypeABSMS.bundle

     

    Library/Fonts:

     

    Library/Input Methods:

    .localized

     

    Library/Internet Plug-Ins:

    CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin.plugin

    FacebookVideoCalling.bundle

    Picasa.plugin

    WebEx.plugin

    WebEx64.plugin

     

    Library/Keyboard Layouts:

     

    Library/LaunchAgents:

    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist

    com.adobe.ARM.202f4087f2bbde52e3ac2df389f53a4f123223c9cc56a8fd83a6f7ae.plist

    com.adobe.ARM.ad895013aeb33ea6e968d9fdc06c0eb42c7c2a5229d98d64ad002716.plist

    com.facebook.videochat.rossmeador.plist

    com.spotify.webhelper.plist

    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist

     

    Library/PreferencePanes:

     

    Library/QuickTime:

    Google Camera Adapter 0.component

    Google Camera Adapter 1.component

     

    Library/Services:

    .localized

     

    Step 5

     

    HP Scheduler

  • by Ross888,

    Ross888 Ross888 Nov 25, 2013 10:11 AM in response to Linc Davis
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Nov 25, 2013 10:11 AM in response to Linc Davis

    I have a Mavericks late 2013 MBP.  When I launch Mail, my memory use skyrockets and within a minute or so, I get a "run out of application memory" error message.  The same thing happens even if I launch mail and immediately close it.  It does not happen if I boot in safe mode, however.  I ran the diagnostic suggested by Link Davis; results copied below.  Can anyone help me or suggest what applications I should delete?

     

    Step 1

    nothing

     

    Step 2

     

    com.google.keystone.daemon

    com.adobe.fpsaud

     

    Step 3

     

    com.google.keystone.system.agent

    com.displaylink.useragent

    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper

    com.spotify.webhelper

    com.facebook.videochat.rossmeador.updater

    com.adobe.ARM.ad895013aeb33ea6e968d9fdc06c0eb42c7c2a5229d98d64ad002716

    com.adobe.ARM.202f4087f2bbde52e3ac2df389f53a4f123223c9cc56a8fd83a6f7ae

    com.adobe.AAM.Scheduler-1.0

     

     

    Step 4

     

    /Library/Components:

     

    /Library/Extensions:

    ATTOCelerityFC8.kext

    ATTOExpressSASHBA2.kext

    ATTOExpressSASRAID2.kext

    ArcMSR.kext

    CalDigitHDProDrv.kext

    HighPointIOP.kext

    HighPointRR.kext

    PromiseSTEX.kext

    SoftRAID.kext

     

    /Library/Frameworks:

    .DS_Store

    AEProfiling.framework

    AERegistration.framework

    Adobe AIR.framework

    AudioMixEngine.framework

    DivX Toolkit.framework

    HPDeviceModel.framework

    HPPml.framework

    HPServicesInterface.framework

    HPSmartPrint.framework

    HPSmartX.framework

    NyxAudioAnalysis.framework

    PluginManager.framework

    Skype.framework

    TSLicense.framework

    iLifeFaceRecognition.framework

    iLifeKit.framework

    iLifePageLayout.framework

    iLifeSQLAccess.framework

    iLifeSlideshow.framework

    iTunesLibrary.framework

     

    /Library/Input Methods:

     

    /Library/InputManagers:

    Ecamm

     

    /Library/Internet Plug-Ins:

    AdobePDFViewer.plugin

    AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin

    AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin101750.plugin

    DRM Plugin.bundle

    Default Browser.plugin

    DirectorShockwave.plugin

    Disabled Plug-Ins

    DivXBrowserPlugin.plugin

    Flash Player.plugin

    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.plugin

    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.webplugin

    GarminGpsControl.plugin

    Google Earth Web Plug-in.plugin

    JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

    OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin.plugin

    Quartz Composer.webplugin

    QuickTime Plugin.plugin

    RealPlayer Plugin.plugin

    Silverlight.plugin

    flashplayer.xpt

    googletalkbrowserplugin.plugin

    iPhotoPhotocast.plugin

    npdivx.xpt

    npgtpo3dautoplugin.plugin

    nsIQTScriptablePlugin.xpt

    o1dbrowserplugin.plugin

     

    /Library/Keyboard Layouts:

     

    /Library/LaunchAgents:

    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist

    com.displaylink.useragent.plist

    com.google.keystone.agent.plist

     

    /Library/LaunchDaemons:

    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist

    com.displaylink.usbnivolistener.plist

    com.google.keystone.daemon.plist

     

    /Library/PreferencePanes:

    DivX.prefPane

    Flash Player.prefPane

    Flip4Mac WMV.prefPane

     

    /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools:

     

    /Library/QuickLook:

    GBQLGenerator.qlgenerator

    iBooksAuthor.qlgenerator

    iWork.qlgenerator

     

    /Library/QuickTime:

    .DS_Store

    AppleIntermediateCodec.component

    AppleMPEG2Codec.component

    macam.app

    macam.component

     

    /Library/ScriptingAdditions:

     

    /Library/Spotlight:

    .DS_Store

    GBSpotlightImporter.mdimporter

    LogicPro.mdimporter

    Microsoft Office.mdimporter

    iBooksAuthor.mdimporter

    iWork.mdimporter

     

    /Library/StartupItems:

    HP IO

     

    /etc/mach_init.d:

     

    /etc/mach_init_per_login_session.d:

     

    /etc/mach_init_per_user.d:

     

    Library/Address Book Plug-Ins:

    SkypeABDialer.bundle

    SkypeABSMS.bundle

     

    Library/Fonts:

     

    Library/Input Methods:

    .localized

     

    Library/Internet Plug-Ins:

    CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin.plugin

    FacebookVideoCalling.bundle

    Picasa.plugin

    WebEx.plugin

    WebEx64.plugin

     

    Library/Keyboard Layouts:

     

    Library/LaunchAgents:

    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist

    com.adobe.ARM.202f4087f2bbde52e3ac2df389f53a4f123223c9cc56a8fd83a6f7ae.plist

    com.adobe.ARM.ad895013aeb33ea6e968d9fdc06c0eb42c7c2a5229d98d64ad002716.plist

    com.facebook.videochat.rossmeador.plist

    com.spotify.webhelper.plist

    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist

     

    Library/PreferencePanes:

     

    Library/QuickTime:

    Google Camera Adapter 0.component

    Google Camera Adapter 1.component

     

    Library/Services:

    .localized

     

    Step 5

     

    HP Scheduler

  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Nov 25, 2013 11:27 AM in response to Ross888
    Level 8 (48,556 points)
    Mac OS X
    Nov 25, 2013 11:27 AM in response to Ross888

    Can anyone help me or suggest what applications I should delete?

     

    Start with the execrable MacKeeper. For instructions please start a new Discussion.

  • by Ross888,

    Ross888 Ross888 Nov 25, 2013 1:03 PM in response to John Galt
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Nov 25, 2013 1:03 PM in response to John Galt

    I deleted Mackeeper, but it made no difference.

  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Nov 25, 2013 1:05 PM in response to Ross888
    Level 8 (48,556 points)
    Mac OS X
    Nov 25, 2013 1:05 PM in response to Ross888

    That's another reason you need to start a new Discussion. You aren't going to fix your problems until you do.

  • by twilight_grrl,

    twilight_grrl twilight_grrl Dec 1, 2013 11:51 AM in response to Linc Davis
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 1, 2013 11:51 AM in response to Linc Davis

    Hello,

    I also had the same problem and have posted my results and question on a new thread:

    https://discussions.apple.com/message/23979767?tstart=0#23979767

     

    any help I could recieve would be great,

  • by clairathome,

    clairathome clairathome Dec 1, 2013 2:05 PM in response to Linc Davis
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 1, 2013 2:05 PM in response to Linc Davis

    this is the textedit message

     

    Step 1:

    com.eltima.SyncMate.kext (0.2.5b15)

     

     

    Step 2:

    com.eltima.async.rapiback

    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper

    com.leapfrog.connect.shell

    com.bombich.ccc

    com.adobe.fpsaud

     

     

    Step 3:

    com.brother.scanner.ica.94368.25CD0946-3A52-4652-85D4-7AE8F6BC8442

    com.google.Chrome.15344

    com.brother.ControlCenter.15872

    com.brother.utility.NETserver.15520

    com.brother.utility.USBserver.15168

    jp.co.canon.cijscannerregister.83632

    com.microsoft.outlook.databasedaemon.12880

    com.Eltima.SyncMateServer

    com.newwellnesssolutions.DLconnectMonitor

    com.brother.LOGINserver

    com.google.keystone.user.agent

    com.facebook.videochat.andrewgoddard.updater

    com.adobe.ARM.202f4087f2bbde52e3ac2df389f53a4f123223c9cc56a8fd83a6f7ae

    com.adobe.AAM.Scheduler-1.0

     

     

    Step 4:

    /Library/Components:

     

     

    /Library/Extensions:

    ATTOCelerityFC8.kext

    ATTOExpressSASHBA2.kext

    ATTOExpressSASRAID2.kext

    ArcMSR.kext

    CalDigitHDProDrv.kext

    HighPointIOP.kext

    HighPointRR.kext

    PromiseSTEX.kext

    SoftRAID.kext

     

     

    /Library/Frameworks:

    AEProfiling.framework

    AERegistration.framework

    Adobe AIR.framework

    AudioMixEngine.framework

    HPDeviceModel.framework

    HPPml.framework

    HPServicesInterface.framework

    HPSmartPrint.framework

    MacFUSE.framework

    NyxAudioAnalysis.framework

    PluginManager.framework

    iLifeFaceRecognition.framework

    iLifeKit.framework

    iLifePageLayout.framework

    iLifeSQLAccess.framework

    iLifeSlideshow.framework

    iTunesLibrary.framework

     

     

    /Library/Input Methods:

     

     

    /Library/Internet Plug-Ins:

    .DS_Store

    AdobePDFViewer.plugin

    AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin

    Default Browser.plugin

    Flash Player.plugin

    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.plugin

    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.webplugin

    Google Earth Web Plug-in.plugin

    JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

    OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin.plugin

    Quartz Composer.webplugin

    QuickTime Plugin.plugin

    SharePointBrowserPlugin.plugin

    SharePointWebKitPlugin.webplugin

    Silverlight.plugin

    Unity Web Player.plugin

    Unused

    flashplayer.xpt

    iPhotoPhotocast.plugin

    nsIQTScriptablePlugin.xpt

     

     

    /Library/Keyboard Layouts:

     

     

    /Library/LaunchAgents:

    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist

    com.brother.LOGINserver.plist

    com.newwellnesssolutions.DLconnectMonitor.plist

    syncmateStarter.plist

     

     

    /Library/LaunchDaemons:

    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist

    com.bombich.ccc.plist

    com.leapfrog.connect.shell.plist

    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist

    rapiback.plist

     

     

    /Library/PreferencePanes:

    Flash Player.prefPane

    Flip4Mac WMV.prefPane

    MacFUSE.prefPane

     

     

    /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools:

    com.bombich.ccc

    com.leapfrog.connect.shell

    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper

     

     

    /Library/QuickLook:

    GBQLGenerator.qlgenerator

    iBooksAuthor.qlgenerator

    iWork.qlgenerator

     

     

    /Library/QuickTime:

    AppleIntermediateCodec.component

    AppleMPEG2Codec.component

     

     

    /Library/ScriptingAdditions:

     

     

    /Library/Spotlight:

    GBSpotlightImporter.mdimporter

    LogicPro.mdimporter

    Microsoft Office.mdimporter

    iBooksAuthor.mdimporter

    iWork.mdimporter

     

     

    /Library/StartupItems:

     

     

    /etc/mach_init.d:

     

     

    /etc/mach_init_per_login_session.d:

     

     

    /etc/mach_init_per_user.d:

     

     

    Library/Address Book Plug-Ins:

    SkypeABDialer.bundle

    SkypeABSMS.bundle

    YMsgrCallABPlugin.bundle

    YMsgrMsnABPlugin.bundle

    YMsgrSmsABPlugin.bundle

    YMsgrYimABPlugin.bundle

     

     

    Library/Fonts:

     

     

    Library/Input Methods:

    .localized

     

     

    Library/Internet Plug-Ins:

    FacebookVideoCalling.bundle

    Picasa.plugin

    fbplugin_1_0_3.plugin

     

     

    Library/Keyboard Layouts:

     

     

    Library/LaunchAgents:

    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist

    com.adobe.ARM.202f4087f2bbde52e3ac2df389f53a4f123223c9cc56a8fd83a6f7ae.plist

    com.apple.FolderActions.enabled.plist

    com.apple.FolderActions.folders.plist

    com.facebook.videochat.andrewgoddard.plist

    com.google.keystone.agent.plist

     

     

    Library/PreferencePanes:

     

     

    Library/Services:

    .localized

     

     

    Step 5:

    Monitor, iTunesHelper, My Day, Microsoft Database Daemon, AdobeResourceSynchronizer, Director Docker

  • by khallding,

    khallding khallding Dec 3, 2013 2:16 AM in response to Linc Davis
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 3, 2013 2:16 AM in response to Linc Davis

    Having experienced similar problems as expressed in this forum I have used Linc Davis instructions and keep fingers crossed for help to decipher the following outputs. Any hints on how to proceed would be much appreciated.

     

    STEP 1

    uk.co.linn.songcast (4.3.7)

    com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.6.6)

     

     

    STEP 2

    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool

    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater

    uk.co.linn.SongboxUpdater

    org.macosforge.xquartz.privileged_startx

    com.wdc.WDSmartWareServer

    com.wdc.WDDMservice

    com.voddler.vnetd

    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper

    com.ea.origin.ESHelper

    com.adobe.fpsaud

     

     

    STEP 3

    com.microsoft.autoupdate.fba.61632

    jp.co.canon.cijscannerregister.60048

    com.getdropbox.dropbox.34000

    com.lightheadsw.Caffeine.48960

    com.skype.skype.54768

    com.doodle.Doodle-iCal-Connector.33824

    com.wdc.wdquickview.57584

    com.evernote.EvernoteHelper

    uk.co.linn.songcast

    uk.co.linn.Songbox

    org.macosforge.xquartz.startx

    org.the-hardings.ChorusServer

    com.spotify.webhelper

    com.google.keystone.user.agent

     

     

    STEP 4

    /Library/Components:

     

     

    /Library/Extensions:

    ATTOCelerityFC8.kext

    ATTOExpressSASHBA2.kext

    ATTOExpressSASRAID2.kext

    ArcMSR.kext

    CalDigitHDProDrv.kext

    HighPointIOP.kext

    HighPointRR.kext

    PromiseSTEX.kext

    SoftRAID.kext

     

     

    /Library/Frameworks:

    AEProfiling.framework

    AERegistration.framework

    Adobe AIR.framework

    AudioMixEngine.framework

    DivX Toolkit.framework

    Mono.framework

    NyxAudioAnalysis.framework

    PluginManager.framework

    TSLicense.framework

    iLifeFaceRecognition.framework

    iLifeKit.framework

    iLifePageLayout.framework

    iLifeSQLAccess.framework

    iLifeSlideshow.framework

    iTunesLibrary.framework

     

     

    /Library/Input Methods:

     

     

    /Library/InputManagers:

    QGetIMBundle

     

     

    /Library/Internet Plug-Ins:

    CANONiMAGEGATEWAYDL.plugin

    Default Browser.plugin

    DirectorShockwave.plugin

    DivXBrowserPlugin.plugin

    EPPEX Plugin.plugin

    Flash Player.plugin

    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.plugin

    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.webplugin

    JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

    NPDjVu.plugin

    OVSHelper.plugin

    OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin.plugin

    Quartz Composer.webplugin

    QuickTime Plugin.plugin

    SharePointBrowserPlugin.plugin

    SharePointWebKitPlugin.webplugin

    Silverlight.plugin

    VoddlerPlugin-0.9.17.bundle

    flashplayer.xpt

    iPhotoPhotocast.plugin

    nsIQTScriptablePlugin.xpt

     

     

    /Library/Keyboard Layouts:

     

     

    /Library/LaunchAgents:

    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist

    org.macosforge.xquartz.startx.plist

    uk.co.linn.Songbox.plist

    uk.co.linn.songcast.plist

     

     

    /Library/LaunchDaemons:

    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist

    com.ea.origin.ESHelper.plist

    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist

    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist

    com.voddler.vnetd.plist

    com.wdc.WDDMservice.plist

    com.wdc.WDSmartWareServer.plist

    org.macosforge.xquartz.privileged_startx.plist

    uk.co.linn.SongboxUpdater.plist

     

     

    /Library/PreferencePanes:

    .DS_Store

    DivX.prefPane

    EmagicA26A62m.prefPane

    Flash Player.prefPane

    Flip4Mac WMV.prefPane

    JavaControlPanel.prefPane

    LinnSongcast.prefPane

    VoddlerNet.prefPane

     

     

    /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools:

    com.ea.origin.ESHelper

    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper

     

     

    /Library/QuickLook:

    GBQLGenerator.qlgenerator

    iBooksAuthor.qlgenerator

    iWork.qlgenerator

     

     

    /Library/QuickTime:

    AppleIntermediateCodec.component

    AppleMPEG2Codec.component

    CanonMJPEGAVI.component

    CanonMJPEGAVIDec.component

    CanonText.component

    DivX Decoder.component

    DivX Encoder.component

     

     

    /Library/ScriptingAdditions:

     

     

    /Library/Spotlight:

    DjVu.mdimporter

    GBSpotlightImporter.mdimporter

    LogicPro.mdimporter

    Microsoft Office.mdimporter

    iBooksAuthor.mdimporter

    iWork.mdimporter

     

     

    /Library/StartupItems:

    .DS_Store

     

     

    /etc/mach_init.d:

     

     

    /etc/mach_init_per_login_session.d:

     

     

    /etc/mach_init_per_user.d:

     

     

    Library/Address Book Plug-Ins:

    SkypeABDialer.bundle

    SkypeABSMS.bundle

     

     

    Library/Fonts:

    FutuBdIt.ttf

    FutuLtIt.ttf

    FutuLt__.ttf

    Futurak.ttf

    Futuraxk.ttf

    encodings.dir

    fonts.dir

    fonts.list

    fonts.scale

    futubk__.ttf

    futubkit.ttf

    futuhv__.ttf

    futuhvit.ttf

    futumdit.ttf

    futurabc.ttf

    futurak0.ttf

    futuralc.ttf

    futuramc.ttf

    futurbci.ttf

    futurlci.ttf

    futurmci.ttf

    futurxkc.ttf

    futurxki.ttf

    futuxkci.ttf

    tt0142m_.ttf

    tt0144m_.ttf

     

     

    Library/Input Methods:

    .localized

     

     

    Library/Internet Plug-Ins:

    PersonalPlugin.bundle

    WebEx.plugin

    fbplugin_1_0_3.plugin

     

     

    Library/Keyboard Layouts:

     

     

    Library/LaunchAgents:

    com.apple.SafariBookmarksSyncer.plist

    com.google.keystone.agent.plist

    com.spotify.webhelper.plist

    org.the-hardings.ChorusDaemon.plist

    org.the-hardings.ChorusServer.plist

     

     

    Library/PhonePlugins:

     

     

    Library/PreferencePanes:

     

     

    Library/Services:

    ENService.app

    NoteBookHelper.service

     

     

    Library/Spotlight:

    EndNote.mdimporter

    NoteBook.mdimporter

     

     

    STEP 5

    Doodle iCal Connector, Skype, Caffeine, Nokia Multimedia Transfer, iTunesHelper, EvernoteHelper, DavMail, Dropbox, WDQuickView, One.com Cloud Drive


     


  • by erinfromga,

    erinfromga erinfromga Dec 3, 2013 2:01 PM in response to Linc Davis
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 3, 2013 2:01 PM in response to Linc Davis

    I'm not sure how you feel about diagnosing another person's kernel_task issue, but I thought I'd give it a shot. Thanks for any help you can provide.

     

    Best,

    Erin

     

    Step 1:

    Blank

     

    Step 2:

    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool

    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper

    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent

    com.cocoatech.pathfinder.SMFHelper7

    com.backblaze.bzserv

    com.adobe.fpsaud

     

    Step 3:

    at.obdev.LaunchBar.16576

    com.getdropbox.dropbox.11472

    com.lightheadsw.caffeine.26432

    com.flexibits.fantastical.11648

    com.smileonmymac.textexpander.MacAppStore.34000

    com.fabriceleyne.hourloginhelper

    N4RA379GBW.com.busymac.busycal2.alarm

    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater

    com.citrix.ServiceRecords

    com.citrix.AuthManager_Mac

    ws.agile.1PasswordAgent

    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher

    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan

    com.google.keystone.user.agent

    com.backblaze.bzbmenu

    com.adobe.ARM.202f4087f2bbde52e3ac2df389f53a4f123223c9cc56a8fd83a6f7ae

     

    Step 4:

    /Library/Components:

     

     

    /Library/Extensions:

    ATTOCelerityFC8.kext

    ATTOExpressSASHBA2.kext

    ATTOExpressSASRAID2.kext

    ArcMSR.kext

    CalDigitHDProDrv.kext

    HighPointIOP.kext

    HighPointRR.kext

    PromiseSTEX.kext

    SoftRAID.kext

     

     

    /Library/Frameworks:

    AEProfiling.framework

    AERegistration.framework

    AudioMixEngine.framework

    NyxAudioAnalysis.framework

    PluginManager.framework

    iTunesLibrary.framework

     

     

    /Library/Input Methods:

     

     

    /Library/Internet Plug-Ins:

    AdobeAAMDetect.plugin

    AdobePDFViewer.plugin

    AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin

    CitrixICAClientPlugIn.plugin

    CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2.plugin

    CouponPrinter-Safari.webplugin

    Default Browser.plugin

    Flash Player.plugin

    JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

    Quartz Composer.webplugin

    QuickTime Plugin.plugin

    SharePointBrowserPlugin.plugin

    SharePointWebKitPlugin.webplugin

    Silverlight.plugin

    flashplayer.xpt

    nsIQTScriptablePlugin.xpt

     

     

    /Library/Keyboard Layouts:

     

     

    /Library/LaunchAgents:

    com.citrix.AuthManager_Mac.plist

    com.citrix.ServiceRecords.plist

    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist

     

     

    /Library/LaunchDaemons:

    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist

    com.backblaze.bzserv.plist

    com.cocoatech.pathfinder.SMFHelper7.plist

    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent.plist

    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist

    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist

     

     

    /Library/PreferencePanes:

    BackblazeBackup.prefPane

    FMDSysPrefPane.prefPane

    Flash Player.prefPane

    JavaControlPanel.prefPane

     

     

    /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools:

    com.cocoatech.pathfinder.SMFHelper7

    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent

    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper

     

     

    /Library/QuickLook:

    iBooksAuthor.qlgenerator

    iWork.qlgenerator

     

     

    /Library/QuickTime:

    AppleIntermediateCodec.component

    AppleMPEG2Codec.component

     

     

    /Library/ScriptingAdditions:

    Adobe Unit Types.osax

     

     

    /Library/Spotlight:

    Microsoft Office.mdimporter

    iBooksAuthor.mdimporter

    iWork.mdimporter

     

     

    /Library/StartupItems:

    MobileBrServ

     

     

    /etc/mach_init.d:

     

     

    /etc/mach_init_per_login_session.d:

     

     

    /etc/mach_init_per_user.d:

     

     

    Library/Address Book Plug-Ins:

    SkypeABDialer.bundle

    SkypeABSMS.bundle

     

     

    Library/Fonts:

     

     

    Library/Input Methods:

    .localized

     

     

    Library/Internet Plug-Ins:

    .DS_Store

    a.zip

    libDynamicDlls.dylib

    npBcsMcTcIO.plugin

     

     

    Library/Keyboard Layouts:

     

     

    Library/LaunchAgents:

    com.adobe.ARM.202f4087f2bbde52e3ac2df389f53a4f123223c9cc56a8fd83a6f7ae.plist

    com.backblaze.bzbmenu.plist

    com.google.keystone.agent.plist

    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist

    com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher.plist

    ws.agile.1PasswordAgent.plist

     

     

    Library/Mail/Bundles:

     

     

    Library/Mail/Bundles (Disabled 1):

    OmniMailMessageServiceEnabler.mailbundle

     

     

    Library/Mail/Bundles (Disabled):

    OmniMailMessageServiceEnabler.mailbundle

     

     

    Library/PreferencePanes:

     

     

    Library/Services:

    .localized

     

    Step 5:

    iTunesHelper, TextExpander, Fantastical, Caffeine, Dropbox, LaunchBar

  • by Kael M,

    Kael M Kael M Dec 6, 2013 4:02 AM in response to erinfromga
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 6, 2013 4:02 AM in response to erinfromga

    It looks to me that the commonality between all these dumps is that, at some stage, everyone has installed an audio modification program of some kind. I too, have been having this same problem, and at one point had Soundflower and Boom installed. Though neither program now appear when I follow Linc Davies excellent instructions, I still sometimes have the issue of 100% kernal_task CPU use. However, I do also have iStatMenus installed.. Perhaps I'll uninstall that to see if that fixes the problem.

     

    The remedy posted on the first page, to unplug headphones, close my Macbook Air's lid, plug headphones back in and then re-open the Mac does appear to work. Previously only a restart had fixed my issue.

     

    It seems to be related to how Mavericks selects its audio device.

     

    A general question, as I haven't owned a Mac in some time and cannot remember: if I were to reinstall the OS, will I save my files/programs/home folder?

     

    EDIT: I did some further research and turned up this thread: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5497235?start=0&tstart=0

    It looks like this might be a bug in Mavericks, related to headphone use and the AppleHDA.kext in-built audio device.

     

    Message was edited by: Kael M

  • by 60wpm,

    60wpm 60wpm Dec 9, 2013 7:40 AM in response to Linc Davis
    Level 1 (135 points)
    Apple Music
    Dec 9, 2013 7:40 AM in response to Linc Davis

    Linc Davis - Thanks! -- I ran your step one and saw at least one thing that had been annoying me for some time: Soundflower. It's a way of redirecting audio and keeps showing up in Garage Band and Logic and I deleted it a long time ago, don't want it....so...as you suggested, I realized the only full way to get rid of it was to find it again, re-install it, and then use it's provided script to uninstall it.

     

    It's gone. Amen.

     

    Enemy #2 was com.orderedbytes.driver.CMUSBDevices (4.4.3) -- ControllerMate building blocks are triggered by controls on devices or MIDI messages.

     

    Like you indicated, it's these things that effect other progams than cause the most drag. And I think this was making one of my 3rd party mouse a bit unresponsive...so I did the same with this as Soundflower (above).

     

    Thanks for helping us newbies and, uh....not so skilled folks out.

     

    And...if not off topic...I couldn't do your Step 2 because my Terminal won't accept my typing in my password....keystrokes don't show up.

     

    What's up with that?

  • by Jrs_Mac,

    Jrs_Mac Jrs_Mac Dec 9, 2013 7:50 AM in response to 60wpm
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 9, 2013 7:50 AM in response to 60wpm

    Soundflower was likely my issue as well.  I just uninstalled it and will update if the issue recurrs.

     

    Thanks for the help.

  • by 60wpm,

    60wpm 60wpm Dec 9, 2013 8:08 AM in response to 60wpm
    Level 1 (135 points)
    Apple Music
    Dec 9, 2013 8:08 AM in response to 60wpm

    Never mind about Terminal Password. My confusion. It does accept the password, just doesn't show it (and cursor doesn't move). But it works.

  • by h0bd0b1in,

    h0bd0b1in h0bd0b1in Dec 11, 2013 12:31 AM in response to 60wpm
    Level 1 (25 points)
    Dec 11, 2013 12:31 AM in response to 60wpm

    Terminal never shows your admin password and that confuses a lot of people, even most of the tech support guys I work with. I reckon it's just added security so if someone is peering over your shoulder they cant tell whats being typed or even how long the password is (incase they want to bruteforce it or something).

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