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Yosemite made my MacBook Pro so slow. Need help.

I Upgraded my MBP (2012), from Mavericks to Yosemite and it slowed my computer down to the point where it became unusable. I repaired the permissions, and even reinstalled Yosemite but it didn't help. My MBP is crawling and I'm hoping someone can walk me through a solution. Need help.


SIgned,

YoseMighty Slow

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on Oct 19, 2014 12:31 PM

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Oct 21, 2014 5:54 AM in response to Old Toad

i have the same problem, after upgraded to Yosemite and activated file vault the system it's very slow. i run the terminal and the conversion progress it's at 42% but after 5 min i have run the same command diskutil cs list and the conversion progress failed.... can anybody help me to solve the problem.. what options do i have to stop or finish encryption....????

EtreCheck version: 2.0.6 (91)

Report generated October 21, 2014 at 08:19:44 GMT-4


Hardware Information: ℹ️

MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)

MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1

1 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2-core

8 GB RAM Upgradeable

BANK 0/DIMM0

4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok

BANK 1/DIMM0

4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok

Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported

Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n


Video Information: ℹ️

Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 512 MB

Color LCD 1280 x 800


System Software: ℹ️

OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 8:57:16


Disk Information: ℹ️

Hitachi HTS545050B9A302 disk0 : (500.11 GB)

S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified

EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB

Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB

Macintosh HD (disk1) / [Startup]: 498.88 GB (55.08 GB free)

Encrypted AES-XTS UnlockedConverting

Core Storage: disk0s2 499.25 GB Online


MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898


USB Information: ℹ️

Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver

Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad

Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub

Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller

Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)


Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️

Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus


Gatekeeper: ℹ️

Anywhere


Kernel Extensions: ℹ️

/System/Library/Extensions

[not loaded] com.AmbrosiaSW.AudioSupport (4.1.2 - SDK 10.7) Support

[not loaded] com.caiaq.driver.NIUSBHardwareDriver (2.4.21) Support

[not loaded] com.m-audio.usb.midisupport.driver (1.1) Support

[not loaded] com.ti.driver.TIVCPSerial (1.2.2) Support


Startup Items: ℹ️

HWNetMgr: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HWNetMgr

HWPortDetect: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HWPortDetect

M-Audio Firmware Loader: Path: /Library/StartupItems/M-Audio Firmware Loader

StartOuc: Path: /Library/StartupItems/StartOuc

Startup items are obsolete and will not work in future versions of OS X


Launch Agents: ℹ️

[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support

[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support

[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support

[running] com.samsung.AWPAgent.plist Support

[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist Support

[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_desktop.plist Support

[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.startx.plist Support


Launch Daemons: ℹ️

[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support

[loaded] com.ambrosiasw.ambrosiaaudiosupporthelper.daemon.plist Support

[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support

[running] com.memeo.WDMemeod.plist Support

[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support

[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support

[running] com.sec.faxdb.plist Support

[loaded] com.skype.skypeinstaller.plist Support

[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist Support

[loaded] com.westerndigital.ErasePrivilegedHelper.plist Support

[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.privileged_startx.plist Support


User Launch Agents: ℹ️

[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support

[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist Support


User Login Items: ℹ️

iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)

Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)

Google Drive Application (/Applications/Google Drive.app)


Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️

DirectorShockwave: Version: 12.1.1r151 - SDK 10.6 Support

o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support

Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10

Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.2.0.16 - SDK 10.8 Support

AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support

FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support

Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20913.0 - SDK 10.6 Support

Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Mismatch! Adobe recommends 15.0.0.189

iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8

googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support

NP_2020Player_IKEA: Version: 5.0.94.1 - SDK 10.6 Support

AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support

QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3

SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.4 - SDK 10.6 Support

JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 25 Check version


User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️

Picasa: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.6 Support


Safari Extensions: ℹ️

Facebook MiniLogin

PopSearch (Disabled)

YouTube Auto Replay

OmniBar-1

Omnibar (Disabled)

Social Fixer

Searchme


3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️

Flash Player Support

Flip4Mac WMV Support

Java Support

Native Instruments USB Audio Support

Perian Support


Time Machine: ℹ️

Time Machine not configured!


Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️

34% Dropbox

6% WindowServer

2% com.apple.preference.security.remoteservice

2% diskutil

1% Terminal


Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️

232 MB Mint QuickView

223 MB mds_stores

192 MB Dropbox

172 MB Finder

163 MB softwareupdated


Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️

127 MB Free RAM

3.33 GB Active RAM

3.76 GB Inactive RAM

1.37 GB Wired RAM

37.97 GB Page-ins

31 MB Page-outs

Oct 21, 2014 8:18 AM in response to hunttvillage

I promised an update:


I tried to back up my system using Time Machine and the back up process never got passed "Preparing to back up". That was a fail. I got back with support and they said I will need to manually move my stuff over to my external hard drive and do a complete clean install.


The problem is absolutely (for my system) with FileVault (tell everyone you know not to select the option to turn on FieVault unless they know what they're doing). In 4 days, it has not moved beyond 19% and I am nowhere close to a "super user" with tons of stuff.


I have moved almost everything over to my external hard drive (all but iPhoto) and then I will begin the process of erasing and reinstalling.


Again, I'll keep posting updates.

Oct 21, 2014 5:59 PM in response to hunttvillage

Final Update:

The problem was the FileVault. Because I had no backup (my bad) of my system on my EHD, I had to manually migrate all of my photos, music, documents and 3rd party apps to my EHD. Then I did a clean install of Yosemite (erased my hard drive and installed from the restoration disk). The migration took the better part of the day, but so worth it.


My system is upgraded, my storage is clean and all is moving swiftly and well.


Apple Support was really great and they were all a little surprised and concerned that a) the option to turn on FileVault was present in the Set Up phase of installation, and b) that the default is set to "Turn On FileVault". We shall see if they make any changes or updates.


Cheers to all and thank you for your help!

Oct 22, 2014 1:04 AM in response to phil_berlin

Hi, I have similar problem. Here the EtreCheck log:


EtreCheck version: 2.0.6 (91)

Report generated 22 ottobre 2014 09:56:39 CEST


Hardware Information: ℹ️

iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011) (Verified)

iMac - model: iMac12,1

1 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core

16 GB RAM Upgradeable

BANK 0/DIMM0

4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok

BANK 1/DIMM0

4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok

BANK 0/DIMM1

4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok

BANK 1/DIMM1

4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok

Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported

Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n


Video Information: ℹ️

AMD Radeon HD 6770M - VRAM: 512 MB

iMac 1920 x 1080


System Software: ℹ️

OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 1:48:11


Disk Information: ℹ️

Hitachi HDS723020BLA642 disk0 : (2 TB)

S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified

EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB

Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 2 TB (2 TB free)

Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB


HL-DT-STDVDRW GA32N


USB Information: ℹ️

Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)

Western Digital External HDD 1 TB

S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified

EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB

Backup (disk1s2) /Volumes/Backup : 999.86 GB (487.33 GB free)

Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub

Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller

SanDisk Cruzer Blade 32,02 GB

S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified

EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB

Yosemite Installer (disk2s2) /Volumes/Yosemite Installer : 31.67 GB (25.21 GB free)

Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub

Apple Inc. Apple Keyboard

Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver

Apple Internal Memory Card Reader


Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️

Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus


Configuration files: ℹ️

/etc/hosts - Count: 17


Gatekeeper: ℹ️

Mac App Store and identified developers


Kernel Extensions: ℹ️

/Applications/HardwareMonitor.app

[not loaded] com.bresink.driver.BRESINKx86Monitoring (8.0) Support


/Applications/InsomniaX.app

[not loaded] net.semaja2.kext.insomnia (2.1.3 - SDK 10.7) Support


/Applications/MacX Video Converter Pro.app

[not loaded] com.digiarty.driver.goodSysAudioCapture (1 - SDK 10.8) Support


/Applications/Parallels Desktop.app

[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.hypervisor (10.1.0 28600 - SDK 10.7) Support

[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.netbridge (10.1.0 28600 - SDK 10.7) Support

[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.usbconnect (10.1.0 28600 - SDK 10.7) Support

[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.vnic (10.1.0 28600 - SDK 10.7) Support


/Applications/Toast 11 Titanium/Spin Doctor.app

[not loaded] com.hzsystems.terminus.driver (4) Support


/Applications/Tunnelblick.app

[not loaded] net.tunnelblick.tap (1.0) Support

[not loaded] net.tunnelblick.tun (1.0) Support


/Library/Extensions

[loaded] at.obdev.nke.LittleSnitch (4221 - SDK 10.8) Support


/System/Library/Extensions

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support

[not loaded] com.roxio.BluRaySupport (1.1.6) Support


/System/Library/Extensions/ssuddrv.kext/Contents/PlugIns

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP (1.4.18 - SDK 10.5) Support

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial (1.4.18 - SDK 10.6) Support


/Users/[redacted]/Library/Services/ToastIt.service/Contents/MacOS

[not loaded] com.roxio.TDIXController (2.0) Support


Startup Items: ℹ️

BRESINKx86Monitoring: Path: /Library/StartupItems/BRESINKx86Monitoring

ProTec6b: Path: /Library/StartupItems/ProTec6b

TuxeraNTFSUnmountHelper: Path: /Library/StartupItems/TuxeraNTFSUnmountHelper

Startup items are obsolete and will not work in future versions of OS X


Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️

[loaded] com.paragon.ExtFS.trial.plist Support


Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️

[invalid?] com.efi.lmgr.plist Support

[invalid?] com.efi.ofasq.plist Support

[invalid?] com.lumerical.flexlm.plist Support


Launch Agents: ℹ️

[running] at.obdev.LittleSnitchUIAgent.plist Support

[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support

[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support

[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support

[loaded] com.realvnc.vncserver.peruser.plist Support

[not loaded] com.realvnc.vncserver.prelogin.plist Support

[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist Support

[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_desktop.plist Support

[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.startx.plist Support


Launch Daemons: ℹ️

[running] at.obdev.littlesnitchd.plist Support

[failed] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support

[invalid?] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support

[running] com.aladdin.aksusbd.plist Support

[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support

[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent.plist Support

[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.prosofteng.DriveGenius.locum.plist Support

[loaded] com.realvnc.vncserver.plist Support

[loaded] com.teamviewer.Helper.plist Support

[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist Support

[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.privileged_startx.plist Support

[invalid?] org.opensc.pcscd.autostart Support

[running] org.samba.nmbd.plist Support

[failed] org.samba.smbd.plist Support


User Launch Agents: ℹ️

[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support

[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support

[invalid?] com.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist Support

[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.appTrashWatcher.plist Support

[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher.plist Support

[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist Support

[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashSizeWatcher.plist Support

[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher.plist Support


User Login Items: ℹ️

SMARTReporter Applicazione (/Applications/SMARTReporter.app)

CleanMyDrive Applicazione (/Applications/CleanMyDrive.app)


Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️

CS ChemDraw Pro: Version: 12.0.3 Support

o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support

Unity Web Player: Version: UnityPlayer version 3.5.1f2 - SDK 10.6 Support

Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10

AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 1.0.0.0 - SDK 10.6 Support

FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support

AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support

Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 Support

Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support

QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3

googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support

SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.5 - SDK 10.6 Support

AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support

JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 40 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

Video Converter (Disabled)

AllMyTube

Subscribe To Feed-1

OpenIE


3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️

Flash Player Support

Java Support

Perian Support

TeXDistPrefPane Support

Tuxera NTFS Support


Time Machine: ℹ️

Skip System Files: NO

Mobile backups: OFF

Auto backup: YES

Destinations:

Backup [Local]

Total size: 999.86 GB

Total number of backups: 27

Oldest backup: 2014-09-15 08:49:03 +0000

Last backup: 2014-10-22 07:40:37 +0000

Size of backup disk: Excellent

Backup size 999.86 GB > (Disk size 0 B X 3)


Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️

7% WindowServer

3% Little Snitch Agent

2% sysmond

1% Little Snitch Network Monitor

0% AppleSpell


Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️

412 MB mds_stores

158 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent

155 MB softwareupdated

103 MB Safari

103 MB Dock


Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️

11.63 GB Free RAM

3.46 GB Active RAM

441 MB Inactive RAM

1.63 GB Wired RAM

4.05 GB Page-ins

0 B Page-outs

Oct 22, 2014 4:05 PM in response to hunttvillage

Please help...My mac that I love is running so slow. 😟


Problem description:

Slow after update to Yosemite


EtreCheck version: 2.0.6 (91)

Report generated October 22, 2014 at 8:31:08 PM NDT


Hardware Information: ℹ️

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) (Verified)

MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,2

1 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core

4 GB RAM Upgradeable

BANK 0/DIMM0

2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok

BANK 1/DIMM0

2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok

Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported

Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n


Video Information: ℹ️

Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB

AMD Radeon HD 6750M - VRAM: 512 MB

S22D300 1600 x 900 @ 59 Hz


System Software: ℹ️

OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 23:58:27


Disk Information: ℹ️

Hitachi HTS727575A9E362 disk0 : (750.16 GB)

S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified

EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB

Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB

Macintosh HD (disk1) / [Startup]: 748.93 GB (463.06 GB free)

Core Storage: disk0s2 749.30 GB Online


MATSHITADVD-R UJ-8A8 disk2 : (362.1 MB)

S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified

User Manual (disk2s0) /Volumes/User Manual : 315 MB (0 B free)


USB Information: ℹ️

Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver

Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)

Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad

Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub

Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller


Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️

Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus


Configuration files: ℹ️

/etc/hosts - Count: 15


Gatekeeper: ℹ️

Mac App Store and identified developers


Kernel Extensions: ℹ️

/System/Library/Extensions

[not loaded] com.nike.sportwatch (1.0.0) Support

[not loaded] com.wacom.kext.wacomtablet (6.1.5) Support


Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️

[failed] com.apple.accountsd.plist

[failed] com.apple.AirPlayUIAgent.plist

[failed] com.apple.bird.plist

[failed] com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist

[failed] com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist

[failed] com.apple.cloudd.plist

[failed] com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist

[failed] com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist

[failed] com.apple.gamed.plist

[failed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist

[failed] com.apple.sbd.plist

[failed] com.apple.scopedbookmarkagent.xpc.plist

[failed] com.apple.secd.plist

[failed] com.apple.security.cloudkeychainproxy.plist

[failed] com.apple.spindump_agent.plist

[failed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist


Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️

[failed] com.apple.AssetCacheLocatorService.plist

[failed] com.apple.awdd.plist

[failed] com.apple.corestorage.corestoragehelperd.plist

[failed] com.apple.ctkd.plist

[failed] com.apple.diagnosticd.plist

[failed] com.apple.findmymac.plist

[failed] com.apple.GSSCred.plist

[failed] com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist

[failed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist

[failed] com.apple.nehelper.plist

[failed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist

[failed] com.apple.periodic-daily.plist

[failed] com.apple.softwareupdate_download_service.plist

[failed] com.apple.spindump.plist

[failed] com.apple.systemstats.analysis.plist

[failed] com.apple.tccd.system.plist

[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist

[failed] com.apple.xpc.smd.plist


Launch Agents: ℹ️

[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support

[running] com.wacom.wacomtablet.plist Support


Launch Daemons: ℹ️

[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support

[invalid?] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support

[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support

[not loaded] com.gopro.stereomodestatus.plist Support

[not loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent.plist Support

[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support


User Launch Agents: ℹ️

[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support

[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist Support

[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher.plist Support


User Login Items: ℹ️

AdobeResourceSynchronizer Application (/Applications/Adobe Acrobat X Pro/Adobe Acrobat Pro.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)


Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️

o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support

WacomNetscape: Version: 1.1.0-5 Support

Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10

WacomSafari: Version: 1.1.0-5 Support

AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support

FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support

Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support

QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3

googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support

SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.1.0 Support

AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 Support

JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 15.0.0 - SDK 10.10 Check version


User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️

WebEx64: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.6 Support

Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support


3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️

Flash Player Support

GoPro Support

Growl Support


Time Machine: ℹ️

Skip System Files: NO

Mobile backups: ON

Auto backup: YES

Destinations:

HP Personal Media Drive [Local]

Total size: 499.76 GB

Total number of backups: 42

Oldest backup: 2013-12-02 21:44:09 +0000

Last backup: 2014-08-18 15:43:42 +0000

Size of backup disk: Excellent

Backup size 499.76 GB > (Disk size 0 B X 3)


Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️

11% Safari

7% WindowServer

4% com.apple.WebKit.Networking

2% AddressBookSourceSync

1% hidd


Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️

69 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent

56 MB Safari

49 MB com.apple.WebKit.Networking

47 MB Finder

43 MB Microsoft Outlook


Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️

486 MB Free RAM

1.08 GB Active RAM

711 MB Inactive RAM

1.20 GB Wired RAM

27.33 GB Page-ins

1.06 GB Page-outs

Oct 22, 2014 5:10 PM in response to ChrissieK

Hi Chrissie, sorry to hear that your MBP is running slow. I feel your pain. The good news is that it seems like much of the trouble seems to stem from one of two primary causes: 1 has to do with the graphic interfaces and the other is with FileVault. Have you checked your Security & Privacy settings to see if you turned on FileVault during installation of Yosemite?

Oct 22, 2014 5:16 PM in response to hunttvillage

OK Final FINAL update:


After my clean install of Yosemite, my iCloud Drive folder looked empty, but it was not empty. I could see all my files from my devices, but not the folder on my MBP. Also, if I searched for a file in Spotlight, I could get the folder...just couldn't see it in the iCloud Drive...so... I turned my iCloud off and then on again, then restarted my system. Everything repopulated, so that was that. Just in case anyone has this issue after they've successfully reinstalled Yosemite.

Yosemite made my MacBook Pro so slow. Need help.

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