system crashes multiple times daily after 10.9.2 upgrade

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I upgraded my MacBookPro to 10.9.2 and now my computer crashes constantly. Prior to the upgrade my MBP was rock solid. Now, some days are good and it will only crash 2 or so times.  Other days are bad, today it must have crased 10 times. I definately feel like I&#x27;ve gone back to microsoft ****.  Here is what I know and what I have done.1) When I "upgraded" I was using firevault. I did not turn this off prior to the upgrade. I suspected this might be the problem early on because my computer asked me for 2 passwords on boot. One for "legacy firevault." I turned this off. The computer still crashed. I did a safe boot and turned off firevault. This time my computer took about 4 hours to presumably unencrypt the drive. Compuer still crashed regularly 2) I have used safe boot several times.3) I have used disk utility to check my HDD. No errors to fix.4) My experience seems to be that often time when moved around my folders in finder the computer crashes so I deleted finder preferences: com.apple.finder.plist5) I have also reset the NVRAM and the SMCStill crashing.Here is my latest crash report.  Anyone have any ideas?Mon May 26 20:00:49 2014panic(cpu 2 caller 0xffffff7f867d7fb0): "GPU Panic: [&lt;None&gt;] 5 3 7f 0 0 0 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0xc0000000 0xffffff80a3ff0000 0x0a5480a2, D0, P2/4
"@/SourceCache/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.4.35/src/Apple MuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127Backtrace (CPU 2), Frame : Return Address0xffffff80811ab140 : 0xffffff8004422fa9 0xffffff80811ab1c0 : 0xffffff7f867d7fb0 0xffffff80811ab290 : 0xffffff7f84ec0eab 0xffffff80811ab350 : 0xffffff7f84f8a49a 0xffffff80811ab390 : 0xffffff7f84f8a50a 0xffffff80811ab400 : 0xffffff7f85209056 0xffffff80811ab530 : 0xffffff7f84fadb39 0xffffff80811ab550 : 0xffffff7f84ec78fd 0xffffff80811ab600 : 0xffffff7f84ec5408 0xffffff80811ab800 : 0xffffff7f84ec6386 0xffffff80811ab8e0 : 0xffffff7f85df19c2 0xffffff80811ab920 : 0xffffff7f85e0137f 0xffffff80811ab940 : 0xffffff7f85e2f33b 0xffffff80811ab980 : 0xffffff7f85e2f39b 0xffffff80811ab9c0 : 0xffffff7f85e06e15 0xffffff80811aba10 : 0xffffff7f85dd2b5e 0xffffff80811abaa0 : 0xffffff7f85dceae7 0xffffff80811abad0 : 0xffffff7f85dcc636 0xffffff80811abb00 : 0xffffff80048cbe03 0xffffff80811abb90 : 0xffffff80048cdcff 0xffffff80811abbf0 : 0xffffff80048cb81f 0xffffff80811abd40 : 0xffffff80044b6558 0xffffff80811abe50 : 0xffffff8004426bf1 0xffffff80811abe80 : 0xffffff80044139f5 0xffffff80811abef0 : 0xffffff800441e043 0xffffff80811abf70 : 0xffffff80044c976d 0xffffff80811abfb0 : 0xffffff80044f3b46       Kernel Extensions in backtrace:         com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(8.2.4)[80472F2E-D31D-32C4-88BA-2EB3D63 C159F]@0xffffff7f84e71000-&gt;0xffffff7f850d9fff            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[EDA75271-4E9D-34E7-A2C5-14F0C8817D37]@0xffffff 7f84abb000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[999E29DA-D513-3544-89D1-9885B728A098]@0xff ffff7f84e61000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[4421462D-2B1F-3540-8EEA-9DFCB0565E39]@0 xffffff7f84e1e000         com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.4.35)[1BFF66C1-65E4-3BB3-9DEE-B61C3137019B]@ 0xffffff7f867ca000-&gt;0xffffff7f867dcfff            dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.4.35)[09897896-ACBD-36B5-B1D4-0CCC4000E 3B3]@0xffffff7f867c2000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[045D5D6F-AD1E-36DB-A249-A346E2B48E54]@0xfffff f7f84d28000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[EDA75271-4E9D-34E7-A2C5-14F0C8817D37]@0xffffff 7f84abb000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[4421462D-2B1F-3540-8EEA-9DFCB0565E39]@0 xffffff7f84e1e000            dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert(1.0.4)[E04639C5-D734-3AB3-A682-FE66694C66 53]@0xffffff7f867c5000         com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDANV50HalTesla(8.2.4)[B0E6AAA7-E970-3D81-8B43-145D56 A3A4AC]@0xffffff7f850e4000-&gt;0xffffff7f8538dfff            dependency: com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(8.2.4)[80472F2E-D31D-32C4-88BA-2EB3D63 C159F]@0xffffff7f84e71000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[EDA75271-4E9D-34E7-A2C5-14F0C8817D37]@0xffffff 7f84abb000         com.apple.GeForceTesla(8.2.4)[B6C71E9A-E304-354B-80AD-C69C9032D367]@0xffffff7f8 5db1000-&gt;0xffffff7f85e7bfff            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[EDA75271-4E9D-34E7-A2C5-14F0C8817D37]@0xffffff 7f84abb000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[999E29DA-D513-3544-89D1-9885B728A098]@0xff ffff7f84e61000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[4421462D-2B1F-3540-8EEA-9DFCB0565E39]@0 xffffff7f84e1e000            dependency: com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(8.2.4)[80472F2E-D31D-32C4-88BA-2EB3D63 C159F]@0xffffff7f84e71000BSD process name corresponding to current thread: WindowServerMac OS version:13C64Kernel version:Darwin Kernel Version 13.1.0: Thu Jan 16 19:40:37 PST 2014; root:xnu-2422.90.20~2/RELEASE_X86_64Kernel UUID: 9FEA8EDC-B629-3ED2-A1A3-6521A1885953Kernel slide:     0x0000000004200000Kernel text base: 0xffffff8004400000System model name: MacBookPro6,2 (Mac-F22586C8)System uptime in nanoseconds: 4076372120718last loaded kext at 3712737034770: com.apple.driver.AppleIntelMCEReporter          104 (addr 0xffffff7f86926000, 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2.0com.apple.iokit.IOSMBusFamily          1.1com.apple.security.sandbox          278.11com.apple.kext.AppleMatch          1.0.0d1com.apple.security.TMSafetyNet          7com.apple.driver.AppleKeyStore          2com.apple.driver.DiskImages          371.1com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily          1.9com.apple.iokit.IOReportFamily          23com.apple.driver.AppleFDEKeyStore          28.30com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform          2.0com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily          2.9com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily          1.4com.apple.kec.pthread          1com.apple.kec.corecrypto          1.0Model: MacBookPro6,2, BootROM MBP61.0057.B0C, 2 processors, Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.58f17Graphics: Intel HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics, Built-In, 288 MBGraphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, PCIe, 512 MBMemory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x384A53463235363634485A2D314731443120Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x384A53463235363634485A2D314731443120AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0x93), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.100.22)Bluetooth: Version 4.2.3f10 13477, 3 services, 15 devices, 1 incoming serial portsNetwork Service: AirPort, AirPort, en1Serial ATA Device: ST9500420ASG, 500.11 GBSerial ATA Device: MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-898USB Device: HubUSB Device: BRCM2070 HubUSB Device: Bluetooth USB Host ControllerUSB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / TrackpadUSB Device: Internal Memory Card ReaderUSB Device: HubUSB Device: Built-in iSightUSB Device: IR ReceiverThunderbolt Bus:

Linc Davis · Answer

You have the MacBookPro6,2, the Edsel of Macs. It may have a logic-board defect covered by this recall.Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider, to have the machine tested. The routine hardware diagnostics used by service providers do not detect the fault. There is a specific test for this issue that Apple calls "VST" (for "Video Switching Test.") Ask for it. A "Failed" result means that the fault is present. However, according to reports, some units may pass the test, and yet still be deemed eligible for repair under the program. Your experience may vary.Print the first page of the panic report, if any, and the support page linked above, and bring them with you.Note that the recall only applies within three years of purchase. After that, Apple may refuse the service. In that case, you may be quoted a price of about $300 (in the U.S.) for a "depot repair," which involves shipping the unit to a central repair facility and takes about two weeks. For that flat fee, anything found wrong with it should be fixed, not just the logic board.The model was discontinued on February 24, 2011, so the recall has nominally ended. Some units may have been sold after that date by Apple as refurbished, or by resellers as new, and they should still be covered.Some owners report that their unit was repaired under the program after the deadline had passed. Others report that the repair was covered by the extended warranty from a credit-card issuer. Again, your experience may vary.Sometimes the replacement part is also defective, so be prepared for that possibility.If it&#x27;s too late for your unit to be repaired under the program, and you don&#x27;t want to pay for a new logic board, you may be able to stop the panics by disabling automatic graphics switching. To use the discrete graphics processor, you&#x27;ll need a third-party utility to switch to it manually.If you&#x27;re dissatisfied with Apple&#x27;s response, please keep in mind that no one here represents the company or can help with customer-service issues.Back up all data on the internal drive(s) before you hand over your computer to anyone. If privacy is a concern, erase the data partition(s) with the option to write zeros* (do this only if you have at least two complete, independent backups, and you know how to restore to an empty drive from any of them.) Don’t erase the recovery partition, if present.*An SSD doesn&#x27;t need to be zeroed.