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What can I do to speed up my mac?

Hello, I have a mid-2010 Macbook pro. It is a great computer but recently it has been very slow. I saw that my hard drive was very full, it only had about 70gb of free space on my 500gb hard drive so I went and cleaned up some files I didn't need anymore and now there is 170gb of free space. However obviously this can't be the only problem because it has been ridiculously slow regardless. I saw another post that gave some recommendations on what to do so I downloaded EtreCheck and ran it. If you could help me go on from here that would be much appreciated.


Thanks.


Problem description:

My mac is running ridiculously slow, almost to the point I can’t use it. It takes a long time to start up and then its sluggish.


EtreCheck version: 2.2 (132)

Report generated 5/10/15, 10:34 AM

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


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Hardware Information: ℹ️

MacBook Pro Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7 (Mid 2010)

MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro6,2

1 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2-core

8 GB RAM Upgradeable

BANK 0/DIMM0

4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok

BANK 1/DIMM0

4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok

Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported

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

Battery: Health = Normal - Cycle count = 279 - SN = W0045PYSPBX0A


Video Information: ℹ️

Intel HD Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M - VRAM: 512 MB

Color LCD 1680 x 1050


System Software: ℹ️

OS X 10.10.3 (14D136) - Time since boot: one day 10:14:54


Disk Information: ℹ️

TOSHIBA MK5055GSXF disk0 : (500.11 GB)

EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB

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

Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 498.88 GB (171.31 GB free) - 100 errors


Core Storage: disk0s2 499.25 GB Online


MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898


USB Information: ℹ️

Apple Internal Memory Card Reader

Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad

Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub

Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller

Apple Inc. Built-in iSight

Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver


Gatekeeper: ℹ️

Mac App Store and identified developers


Kernel Extensions: ℹ️

/Library/Extensions

[not loaded] com.caiaq.driver.NIUSBGuitarRigMobileDriver (2.6.0 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.caiaq.driver.NIUSBHardwareDriver (2.6.0 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]

[loaded] com.logmein.hamachi (1.0) [Click for support]


/System/Library/Extensions

[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.2) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.PTUMWDrv (11.1.28) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGEMobilSolutionFamily (1.5.1) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.m-audio.usb.blackbox.boot.driver (1.8.1) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.m-audio.usb.blackbox.driver (1.8.1) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.novationmusic.driver.usb.audio (2.5 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.pantech.driver.PTRayUSBFamily (1.0.22) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverInt (0.0.48) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverVSP (0.0.48) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.sierrawireless.driver.SierraDevSupport (2.0.2) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.sierrawireless.driver.SierraFSCSupport (2.0.2) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.sierrawireless.driver.SierraFSRSupport (2.0.2) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.sierrawireless.driver.SierraHSRSupport (2.0.2) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.smithmicro.driver.SMSIWirelessModem (3.2.7) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.wacom.kext.pentablet (5.3.0 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]


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

[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGELTEBus (1.5.1) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGELTEMdmControl (1.5.1) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGELTEMdmData (1.5.1) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGELTENicControl (1.5.1) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.lge.driver.LGELTENicData (1.5.1) [Click for support]


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

[not loaded] com.pantech.driver.PantechBus (1.0.22) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.pantech.driver.PantechCDFree (1.0.22) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.pantech.driver.PantechCm (1.0.22) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.pantech.driver.PantechMdmControl (1.0.22) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.pantech.driver.PantechMdmData (1.0.22) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.pantech.driver.PantechSer (1.0.22) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.pantech.driver.QmiDriver (1.0.22) [Click for support]


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

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.PTUMWCDFree (11.1.28) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.PTUMWCSP (11.1.28) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.PTUMWDIAG (11.1.28) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.PTUMWMdmControl (11.1.28) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.PTUMWMdmData (11.1.28) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.PTUMWUSBMergeNub (11.1.28) [Click for support]


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

[not loaded] com.smithmicro.driver.SMSIWirelessCDC (3.2.7) [Click for support]

[not loaded] com.smithmicro.driver.SMSIWirelessSerial (3.2.7) [Click for support]


Launch Agents: ℹ️

[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Click for support]

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

[running] com.m-audio.blackbox.helper.plist [Click for support]

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

[running] com.pharos.notify.plist [Click for support]

[running] com.pharos.popup.plist [Click for support]

[running] com.wacom.pentablet.plist [Click for support]


Launch Daemons: ℹ️

[failed] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]

[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Click for support]

[running] com.logmein.hamachi.plist [Click for support]

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

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

[running] com.tegrity.daemon.plist [Click for support]


User Launch Agents: ℹ️

[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Click for support]

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

[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist [Click for support]

[failed] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.helperTool.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]

[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.trashSizeWatcher.plist [Click for support]

[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.volumeWatcher.plist [Click for support]

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

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


User Login Items: ℹ️

Moom Application (/Applications/Moom.app)

Alfred Application (/Applications/Alfred.app)

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

NIHardwareAgent Application Hidden (/Library/Application Support/Native Instruments/Hardware/NIHardwareAgent.app)

BambooCore Application (/Library/Application Support/Wacom/BambooCore.app)


Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️

FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 17.0.0.169 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]

QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3

Flash Player: Version: 17.0.0.169 - SDK 10.6 Cannot contact Adobe

Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10

o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.41.0.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]

WacomNetscape: Version: 2.1.0-1 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]

googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.41.0.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]

Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]

WacomTabletPlugin: Version: WacomTabletPlugin 2.1.0.2 [Click for support]

iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8


User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️

Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 [Click for support]


3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️

Flash Player [Click for support]

Growl [Click for support]

M-AudioBlackBox [Click for support]

Native Instruments USB Audio [Click for support]


Time Machine: ℹ️

Mobile backups: OFF

Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off

Volumes being backed up:

Macintosh HD: Disk size: 498.88 GB Disk used: 327.56 GB

Destinations:

Kelly's Backup Drive [Local]

Total size: 499.76 GB

Total number of backups: 6

Oldest backup: 2015-03-07 17:56:19 +0000

Last backup: 2015-05-07 14:40:04 +0000

Size of backup disk: Too small

Backup size 499.76 GB < (Disk used 327.56 GB X 3)


Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️

21% IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent(2)

6% WindowServer

1% launchd

1% systemstatsd

1% mds_stores


Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️

626 MB kernel_task

336 MB firefox

213 MB mdworker(7)

123 MB mds_stores

115 MB WindowServer


Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️

1.37 GB Free RAM

6.62 GB Used RAM

0 B Swap Used


Diagnostics Information: ℹ️

May 10, 2015, 09:43:36 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-094336_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:42:37 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-094237_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:41:56 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-094156_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:41:15 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-094115_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:41:14 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-094114_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:40:34 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-094034_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:40:12 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-094012_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:39:32 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-093932_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:39:31 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-093931_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:37:30 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-093730_[redacted].crash

May 9, 2015, 12:09:16 AM Self test - passed

May 10, 2015, 09:43:38 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-094338_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:42:17 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-094217_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:41:55 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-094155_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:38:50 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-093850_[redacted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:36:12 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-093612_[redacted].crash

May 8, 2015, 05:42:23 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-05-08-174223_[redac ted].crash

May 8, 2015, 05:41:14 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-05-08-174114_[redac ted].crash

May 10, 2015, 09:35:48 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/cfprefsd_2015-05-10-093548_[redacted].crash

May 8, 2015, 05:41:05 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-05-08-174105_[redac ted].crash

May 8, 2015, 05:41:02 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2015-05-08-174102_[redac ted].crash

May 8, 2015, 12:43:54 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/ConsumerTouchDriver_2015-05-08 -004354_[redacted].crash

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on May 10, 2015 10:52 AM

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5 replies

May 10, 2015 11:14 AM in response to kellylb9

dunno what to say, really

8 gigs is the max official ram you can put in this, you may be able to use 16 gigs but I can't be 100% sure on this. It does work on a 2011 MacBook Pro, though


Other than running disk utility and repairing permissions, maybe backing up and reinstalling the OS, the only I can maybe suggest is thinking about a bigger hard drive or SSD. a 1TB SSD should run you about $450... a bigger hard drive should be about $200 for a 2TB one, but your mileage may vary....


I see by your posting that you have CleanMyMac installed. This is a big mistake. Your MacBook Pro doesn't generally need cleaning or fixing by some third party apps. Use Adware medic to get rid of it Pronto !! ...and please, turn on Time Machine again




JB

May 10, 2015 11:19 AM in response to kellylb9

That Mac has been affected by CleanMyMac, which must be removed. To recover from the effects of having used it, read below the horizontal line that follows.


It is not reasonable to expect a Mac to operate normally after using CleanMyMac. Like many ill-conceived "cleaning" utilities, it is capable of corrupting a Mac to the point that erasing it completely is the only practicable means of recovery. CleanMyMac is not the only example; it is merely popular due to marketing strategies that are as effective as they are intrusive.


There is no practicable way to reverse the effects of having used CleanMyMac2 other than to reinstall all affected files from backups or their original sources. Its developer's uninstallation instructions are ineffective despite their recent claims to the contrary. Only MacPaw, its developer, can know the reason for that, but I can think of two possibilities: either they are purposefully leaving components behind for reasons known only to them, or they simply don't know what they're doing. Neither one of those possibilities is particularly comforting for the user.

Reinstalling OS X alone will have no effect on either removing CleanMyMac or reversing the damage it is capable of inflicting upon a system.

Follow the applicable recovery procedure below:

  • If you have a backup that you created prior to using CleanMyMac, now is the time to use it. For Time Machine, boot OS X Recovery, and at the Mac OS X Utilities screen, choose Restore from Time Machine Backup. Choose a date preceding the installation of CleanMyMac.
  • If you do not have a backup that predates the use of CleanMyMac, create one now. To do that read Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac.
    • The recovery procedure will require that you erase the Mac using OS X Recovery, and then create a new user whose contents will be empty. You will then be able to use Setup Assistant to migrate your essential documents including photos, music, work products and other essential files.
    • When doing so, select only your previous User account and do not select "Applications", "Computer and Network Settings" or "Other files and folders". De-select those choices.
    • Subsequent to using Setup Assistant, you will need to reinstall the essential software you may require, once again remembering to install software only from their original sources, and omitting all non-essential software.
    • "Non-essential software" is a broad category that includes but is not limited to third party "cleaning", "maintenance", and "anti-virus" products.


To erase and install Yosemite read: OS X Yosemite: Erase and reinstall OS X


To migrate your essential documents read: OS X Yosemite: Transfer your info from a computer or storage device and follow the procedure under Transfer info from a Time Machine backup or other storage device.

Jul 2, 2015 4:36 PM in response to John Galt

Hey there, so I followed your instructions and it ran kinda ok for two weeks. The only thing I put back on was my iTunes Library. Then after the Yosemite update my computer wouldn't boot back up so the apple store wiped it and reinstalled Yosemite. Is my computer ok moving forward? Or is it on it's last leg. I haven't put anything back on it yet.


Problem description:

My computer has been really slow so I backed it up and wiped it. Then after about a week it wouldn’t boot back up. So the apple store did an erase and reboot. I wanna make sure my computer is ok moving forward now, or if it’s on its last leg.


EtreCheck version: 2.2 (132)

Report generated 7/2/15, 4:32 PM

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


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Hardware Information: ℹ️

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) (Technical Specifications)

MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro6,2

1 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2-core

8 GB RAM Upgradeable

BANK 0/DIMM0

4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok

BANK 1/DIMM0

4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok

Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported

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

Battery: Health = Normal - Cycle count = 280 - SN = W0045PYSPBX0A


Video Information: ℹ️

Intel HD Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M - VRAM: 512 MB

Color LCD 1680 x 1050


System Software: ℹ️

OS X 10.10.4 (14E46) - Time since boot: 0:8:23


Disk Information: ℹ️

TOSHIBA MK5055GSXF disk0 : (500.11 GB)

EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB

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

Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 498.88 GB (484.86 GB free)

Core Storage: disk0s2 499.25 GB Online


MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898


USB Information: ℹ️

Apple Internal Memory Card Reader

Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad

Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub

Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller

Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver

Apple Inc. Built-in iSight


Gatekeeper: ℹ️

Mac App Store and identified developers


User Login Items: ℹ️

None


Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️

Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10

QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3


3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️

None


Time Machine: ℹ️

Time Machine not configured!


Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️

10% WindowServer

2% fontd

0% taskgated

0% SystemUIServer

0% coreduetd


Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️

466 MB kernel_task

74 MB iconservicesagent(2)

74 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent

57 MB mds_stores

57 MB WindowServer


Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️

5.57 GB Free RAM

2.43 GB Used RAM

0 B Swap Used


Diagnostics Information: ℹ️

Jul 2, 2015, 04:23:51 PM Self test - passed

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