nickelamo
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Q: Macbook Pro 2011: slow after yosemite upgrade

Hi,

 

I recently upgraded to yosemite, and during the installation, the installation bar stopped at about halfway and stayed there for hours. Knowing that it was going nowhere, I powered the computer down and turned it on again. After this, the installation appeared to be completed because it let me actually use the computer, but it was painfully slow. So I redownloaded yosemite and tried to reinstall it. However, the installation got stuck at the same spot, and another manual reset resulted in use of the computer, albeit at a snail's pace.

 

So I tried to reset the PRAM, then i tried starting in safe mode, then i tried booting normally, none of which worked. After reading on these forums, I found out about Etrecheck, I was able to download it and ran it yesterday. Here are the results:

 

 

 

 

Problem description:

slow computer after installing os x yosemite 10.10.2

 

EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)

Report generated March 25, 2015 at 2:02:36 AM EDT

Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck

 

Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.

Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.

 

Hardware Information: ℹ️

    MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Technical Specifications)

    MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1

    1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-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

    Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 314

 

Video Information: ℹ️

    Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB

        Color LCD 1280 x 800

 

System Software: ℹ️

    OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Time since boot: 2:42:8

 

Disk Information: ℹ️

    Hitachi HTS545032B9A302 disk0 : (320.07 GB)

        EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB

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

        Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 318.85 GB (197.72 GB free)

            Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked Failed

            Core Storage: disk0s2 319.21 GB Online

 

    MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-898 

 

USB Information: ℹ️

    Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad

    Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub

        Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller

    Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)

    Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver

 

Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️

    Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus

 

Gatekeeper: ℹ️

    Mac App Store and identified developers

 

Kernel Extensions: ℹ️

        /System/Library/Extensions

    [not loaded]    com.joshuawise.kexts.HoRNDIS (6 - SDK 10.0) [Click for support]

 

Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️

    [killed]    com.apple.AirPlayUIAgent.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.cloudd.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.SafariNotificationAgent.plist

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

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

    11 processes killed due to memory pressure

 

Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️

    [killed]    com.apple.awdd.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.ctkd.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.ifdreader.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.nehelper.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist

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

    [killed]    com.apple.sandboxd.plist

    [killed]    com.apple.softwareupdated.plist

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

    [killed]    com.apple.wdhelper.plist

    10 processes killed due to memory pressure

 

Launch Agents: ℹ️

    [running]    com.brother.LOGINserver.plist [Click for support]

    [running]    com.citrix.AuthManager_Mac.plist [Click for support]

    [loaded]    com.citrix.ReceiverHelper.plist [Click for support]

    [running]    com.citrix.ServiceRecords.plist [Click for support]

    [loaded]    com.intego.backupassistant.agent.plist [Click for support]

    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]

 

Launch Daemons: ℹ️

    [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]

    [running]    com.fitbit.galileod.plist [Click for support]

    [running]    com.intego.BackupAssistant.daemon.plist [Click for support]

    [loaded]    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]

    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]

    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]

 

User Launch Agents: ℹ️

    [failed]    com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist

    [running]    com.codecm.uploader.plist [Click for support]

    [running]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]

    [running]    com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Click for support]

    [loaded]    com.valvesoftware.steamclean.plist [Click for support]

 

User Login Items: ℹ️

    None

 

Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️

    JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 51 Check version

    FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]

    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3

    Flash Player: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]

    Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10

    ChemDraw Plugin Pro: Version: 14 . 0 . 0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]

    SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.8 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]

    Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20913.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]

    iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8

 

Safari Extensions: ℹ️

    AllMyTube

    codec-M

 

3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️

    Flash Player  [Click for support]

    Java  [Click for support]

 

Time Machine: ℹ️

    Mobile backups: OFF

    Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off

    Volumes being backed up:

        Macintosh HD: Disk size: 318.85 GB Disk used: 121.13 GB

    Destinations:

        LaCie [Local]

        Total size: 405.09 GB

        Total number of backups: 3

        Oldest backup: 2014-01-19 00:29:58 +0000

        Last backup: 2014-03-06 03:08:50 +0000

        Size of backup disk: Adequate

            Backup size 405.09 GB > (Disk used 121.13 GB X 3)

 

Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️

         6%    WindowServer

         2%    corestoraged

         1%    loginwindow

         0%    mds

         0%    systemmigrationd

 

Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️

    116 MB    mds_stores

    107 MB    com.apple.WebKit.WebContent

    99 MB    Safari

    86 MB    com.apple.preference.security.remoteservice

    64 MB    CalNCService

 

Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️

    186 MB    Free RAM

    1.17 GB    Active RAM

    1.08 GB    Inactive RAM

    1.17 GB    Wired RAM

    3.01 GB    Page-ins

    33 MB    Page-outs

 

Diagnostics Information: ℹ️

    Mar 24, 2015, 10:41:04 PM    Self test - passed

    Mar 24, 2015, 06:22:08 PM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/steam_osx_2015-03-24-182208_[redacted].cpu_reso urce.diag [Click for details]

 

 

 

Please and thank you for your help. I am currently writing ~2 words before the loading wheel comes up and stops me from typing for about 10 seconds.

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2), macbook pro late 2011

Posted on Mar 25, 2015 2:02 PM

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Q: Macbook Pro 2011: slow after yosemite upgrade

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  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Mar 25, 2015 7:16 PM in response to nickelamo
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    Mar 25, 2015 7:16 PM in response to nickelamo

    It's likely that the startup drive, or some other hardware component, is failing. Back up all data immediately, then make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine tested.

    There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional. Ask if you need guidance.

  • by 22yr Exp.Tech,

    22yr Exp.Tech 22yr Exp.Tech Mar 25, 2015 7:54 PM in response to nickelamo
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    Mar 25, 2015 7:54 PM in response to nickelamo

    I concur with Linc Davis I just repaired 2 Macbook pros 2010 and 2011 today the best solution is this. Keep 4gb ram in your mac if you can put more then go for it the more you put the faster and better. Second buy an SSD Hard drive at best buy or any store of your choosing. I found it to be better with warranty at best buy you get 4 year warranty total on hard drive. For some odd reason some 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 macbook pros seem to respond way better with SSD when you load yosemite you will notice a drastic change not only in performance but speed over all meaning internet, programs, etc. Performance is not the same on 2007 thru 2009 models.

    Remember the key to all macs is memory, and hard drives preferably SSD when you get one install it and when you turn it on connect to the internet VIA cat 5 cable hold the R button down then turn on Promise you that you will see a drastic change

  • by TheSnapDude,

    TheSnapDude TheSnapDude Mar 25, 2015 8:49 PM in response to nickelamo
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    Mar 25, 2015 8:49 PM in response to nickelamo

    Have you had issues with your GPU?  Apple has finally addressed the defective GPU's we have in our early and late 2011 MBP's.  I took mine in yesterday and they ran a GPU test and mine was actually fine!  Then they ran a separate full system and hardware check and saw that my logicboard, optical drive, and battery need repair...  That would typically cost about $900-$1,000 for repair, BUT they told me about a $310 flat rate repair deal Apple does for customers after apple care expires! 

  • by nickelamo,

    nickelamo nickelamo Mar 25, 2015 8:55 PM in response to Linc Davis
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    Mar 25, 2015 8:55 PM in response to Linc Davis

    Thank you for replying. Right now Time Machine does not want to cooperate, so could you please key me in on those other ways to back up my computer? It would be greatly appreciated.

  • by TheSnapDude,

    TheSnapDude TheSnapDude Mar 25, 2015 8:56 PM in response to nickelamo
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    Mar 25, 2015 8:56 PM in response to nickelamo

    Check out Super Duper...  That might help you.

  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Mar 25, 2015 8:59 PM in response to nickelamo
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    Mar 25, 2015 8:59 PM in response to nickelamo

    There are several ways to back up a Mac that is not fully functional. You need an external hard drive or other storage device to hold the data.

    1. Start up from the Recovery partition, from Internet Recovery, or from a local Time Machine backup volume (option key at startup.) Launch Disk Utility and follow the instructions in this support article, under “Instructions for backing up to an external hard disk via Disk Utility.” The article refers to starting up from a DVD, but the procedure in Recovery mode is the same. You don't need a DVD if you're running OS X 10.7 or later.

    If you use FileVault 2, then you must first unlock the startup volume. Select its icon ("Macintosh HD," unless you gave it a different name.) It will be nested below another disk icon, usually with the same name. Click the Unlock button in the toolbar. Enter your login password when prompted.

    2. If Method 1 fails because of disk errors, then you may be able to salvage some of your files by copying them in the Finder. If you already have an external drive with OS X installed, start up from it. Otherwise, if you have Internet access, follow the instructions on this page to prepare the external drive and install OS X on it. You'll use the Recovery installer, rather than downloading it from the App Store.

    3. If you have access to a working Mac, and both it and the non-working Mac have FireWire or Thunderbolt ports, start the non-working Mac in target disk mode. Use the working Mac to copy the data to another drive. This technique won't work with USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.

    4. If the internal drive of the non-working Mac is user-replaceable, remove it and mount it in an external enclosure or drive dock. Use another Mac to copy the data.