Mr Gasp
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Q: Loading Bar Upon Login

Hi people,

I've recently updated my OS to Mavericks.

One thing i realised, upon start up and login (because i set a password),
a loading bar appears and loads before going into desktop.

Is this normal? Or something is wrong?


Need help on this... D:

Thank you.


 

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013), OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Jun 25, 2015 8:40 PM

by Ferd II,Apple recommended
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Mr. Gasp,

 

Your description sounds normal to me.

 

About the screens you see when your Mac starts up - Apple Support describes various screens that may or may not be displayed during the startup sequence.

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Posted on Jun 25, 2015 8:50 PM

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  • by Ferd II,Apple recommended

    Ferd II Ferd II Jun 25, 2015 8:50 PM in response to Mr Gasp
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    Jun 25, 2015 8:50 PM in response to Mr Gasp

    Mr. Gasp,

     

    Your description sounds normal to me.

     

    About the screens you see when your Mac starts up - Apple Support describes various screens that may or may not be displayed during the startup sequence.

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    Mr Gasp Mr Gasp Jun 26, 2015 9:17 AM in response to Ferd II
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    Jun 26, 2015 9:17 AM in response to Ferd II

    Hi Ferd II,

    thank you for your reply.

     

    I'm sorry i made a mistake, I'm running on Yosemite 10.10.3

    My mistake, what were i thinking D:

     

    Hmm ok. It actually disturbs me a little because

    i never had this previously.

    The startup was much faster and there were no loading bar upon login

    after entering password.

     

    So... that is why i got worried and not sure if it is an issue.

  • by Ferd II,Apple recommended

    Ferd II Ferd II Jun 26, 2015 10:42 AM in response to Mr Gasp
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    Jun 26, 2015 10:42 AM in response to Mr Gasp

    Mr. Gasp,

     

    Are you using FileVault?

     

    Generally speaking I would characterize the startup sequence in Yosemite as "slow." That having been said, you may want to start up once using "Safe Mode." You should be aware that booting into safe mode will be slower then a normal startup, and the subsequent normal startup will also be slower then you are currently experiencing. The OS X Yosemite: safe mode will have checked your drive, and cleaned caches which should give you confidence that your system is operating normally.

     

    Another item to consider is adding RAM to your computer. That will not only improve performance, but decrease the delay that you are observing in the startup sequence.

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    Mr Gasp Mr Gasp Jul 6, 2015 12:17 AM in response to Ferd II
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    Jul 6, 2015 12:17 AM in response to Ferd II

    Hello Ferd II,

    so sry for the very late reply...

    hm ya I'm using file Vault.

    i'll try and then see how it goes for the safe mode and adding of ram.

    D: