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How can I uninstall OS X Yosemite and return to OS X Mavericks?
This update was incompatible with maybe 50% of my applications (VMWare Fusion, a number of java apps, email clients, word processing programs, ...).
It seems that Apple does not care about (or does not want) application compatibility?
Library versioning is a solved problem, so there is no good reason for this.
I installed Yosemite & found out several of my apps didn't work (Fusion, etc.) so I wen't back to the original OS (Mtn Lion). But the first thing I noticed is the horrible GUI - they wen't from the nicest, most beautiful & polished interface on any of our LiNUX, Microsoft, Android & Apple computers, and they took me back to totally flat (Windows 3.1 circa 1992???)
I booted the Macbook Air with the COMMAND-OPTION- R keys pressed & wen't thru the steps similar to whats described above (http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4718). I formatted my OS partition (NOT the whole hard drive), then let the installer download Mountain Lion from the internet & installed it locally. The whole process from Yosemite to Mountain Lion took about 5 hours (it's a few gigs down over home cable modem in Alaska).
The Microsoft upgrades let you CHOOSE to use the previous GUI style if you prefer it. I'd love the look/feel of Mavericks inside Yosemite. Can I download a theme/skin to accomplish that?
My new MacBook Pro 13' Retina get very slow since Yosemite...
Maverick was so fast and easy to use and now it is hard to me to work with it... my folders don't work and it feels like i had a MacBook from 2010, and this is not what i won't for this money i pay. 😟
I suggest you download and install EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
Run EtreCheck and publish report here
Allan
I'm having major problems since the update. Late 2009 iMac . After install folders like >applications and >downloads never load, can't minimize windows, Doc is not showing at all. They just show a spinning wheel and empty contents. on the phone with apple support for 3 hours today and ended with a 48 hour call back. any ideas? Tried a fresh install of Yosemite twice, repaired disc permissions, check disc, restarted holding shift, created a new admin profile and still experiencing same issues...I'm lost.
EtreCheck version: 2.0.6 (91)
Report generated October 20, 2014 at 2:54:10 PM EDT
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iMac (27-inch, Late 2012) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac13,2
1 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 4-core
8 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 0/DIMM1
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Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
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Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
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/Library/StartupItems/ArcanaStartupSound/Resources
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/Users/[redacted]/Library/Services/ToastIt.service/Contents/MacOS
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Startup Items: ℹ️
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[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
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[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
[loaded] com.rogueamoeba.instanton-agent.plist Support
[running] com.syniumsoftware.CleanAppDaemon.plist Support
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[invalid?] info.lokiware.attachmenttamer.setupagent.plist Support
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iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
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QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support
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SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.4 - SDK 10.6 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30317.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 67 Check version
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 Support
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
YouTube5
Audio Plug-ins: ℹ️
DVCPROHDAudio: Version: 1.3.2
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
CleanApp Logging Service Support
Flash Player Support
Growl Support
Java Support
Perian Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Auto backup: YES
Destinations:
My Book [Local]
Total size: 3 TB
Total number of backups: 97
Oldest backup: 2013-08-10 04:35:37 +0000
Last backup: 2014-10-20 16:43:36 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
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3% WindowServer
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103 MB Finder
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EtreCheck version: 2.0.6 (91)
Report generated October 20, 2014 at 2:03:42 PM CDT
Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac11,1
1 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core
32 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 0/DIMM1
8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
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iMac 2560 x 1440
System Software: ℹ️
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Disk Information: ℹ️
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Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information: ℹ️
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S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
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Blue Microphones Yeti Stereo Microphone
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
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Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
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/System/Library/Extensions/MotMobileUSB.kext/Contents/PlugIns
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Startup Items: ℹ️
HP IO: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HP IO
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Launch Agents: ℹ️
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[loaded] com.adobe.CS4ServiceManager.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist Support
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[not loaded] com.logmein.logmeinguiagentatlogin.plist Support
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[running] com.seagate.SeagateStorageGauge.plist Support
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[invalid?] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.versioncueCS4.plist Support
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[not loaded] com.gopro.stereomodestatus.plist Support
[not loaded] com.logmein.logmeinserver.plist Support
[invalid?] com.motorola-mobility.mmcfgd.plist Support
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User Launch Agents: ℹ️
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[loaded] com.genieo.completer.download.plist Support
[loaded] com.genieo.completer.ltvbit.plist Support
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SpeechSynthesisServer Application (/System/Library/Frameworks/ApplicationServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks /SpeechSynthesis.framework/Versions/A/SpeechSynthesisServer.app)
Android File Transfer Agent Application (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/Google/Android File Transfer/Android File Transfer Agent.app)
TuneupMyMac UNKNOWN (missing value)
Google Chrome ApplicationHidden (/Applications/Google Chrome.app)
HPEventHandler UNKNOWN (missing value)
HP Scheduler Application (/Library/Application Support/Hewlett-Packard/Software Update/HP Scheduler.app)
WDQuickView Application (/Incompatible Software/WDQuickView.app)
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LogMeInSafari64: Version: 1.0.497 Support
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WacomTabletPlugin: Version: WacomTabletPlugin 2.1.0.6 - SDK 10.9 Support
AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 1.0.0.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
LogMeIn: Version: 1.0.497 Support
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Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Mismatch! Adobe recommends 15.0.0.189
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
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AdobePDFViewer: Version: 9.0.0 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 65 Check version
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Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
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Adobe Version Cue CS4 Support
Flash Player Support
GoPro Support
Growl Support
Perian Support
WacomTablet Support
WDQuickView Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Time Machine not configured!
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100% Dock
99% lsregister
99% mds
78% Finder
2% Activity Monitor
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
515 MB Finder
241 MB firefox
206 MB Safari
172 MB Mail
137 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
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7.02 GB Active RAM
1.03 GB Inactive RAM
1.83 GB Wired RAM
1.52 GB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
I uploaded the same question as I hate this new update. It was advised that you can return to Maverick if you backed up with TimeMachine but I stupidly did not back all my stuff up - at all - so am I still able to revert back to Maverick (I don't understand all the lingo either) but, will I lose literally everything if i do?
For help on downgrading, read How do I downgrade my Mac OS X operating system
I can't uninstall because the applications folder is not loading.
I have an iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011), 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5, 12 GB 1333 MHz DDR3, 1 TB SATA Disk
Yosemite has brought this machine to its knees. It is slower than the 2005 HP PC that I gave up for the iMac!
So, although it sounds like a bit of a faff, the best solution for me will be to backgrade the new Macbook Air to Mavericks
Unfortunately, Macs cannot boot from any OS older than what they came with. So, if yours comes with Yosemite preinstalled, that is what you will need to get used to. However, if there is still stock left over which has Mavericks installed, go for it - ask when you are buying it.
heres what I've done so far.
updated adobe flash player internet plug thing
removed aware using Adware Medic.
turned off Dashboard
nothings worked but just some things i read from various other sources.
readytorun wrote:
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.JavaW.plist Support
You have a lot of issues here, the main being you appear to be infected with the iWorm Backdoor/Trojan/Botnet, almost certainly from installing pirated software from PirateBay or possibly another BitTorrent site. See Dr. Web announces new “iWorm” malware. It's not clear whether you must erase your hard drive or not. Removing the above file and the /Library/Application Support/JavaW/ folder will almost certainly disable the botnet, but depending on when you were infected, there may be additional files installed with unknown purposes.
Watch all your financial accounts and change all critical passwords, especially if you use the same one for many sites.
How can I uninstall OS X Yosemite and return to OS X Mavericks?
