How do I purge my ram.I only have about 200 MB of ram memory
Mac mini, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)
Restart your computer.
Restart your computer.
Please download and install EtreCheck from http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck
Run it and post the report here.
Problem description:
ned to free up ram space
EtreCheck version: 2.2 (132)
Report generated 7/25/15, 9:06 PM
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Hardware Information: ℹ️
Mac mini (Early 2009) (Technical Specifications)
Mac mini - model: Macmini3,1
1 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
2 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
NVIDIA GeForce 9400 - VRAM: 256 MB
SyncMaster 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.4 (14E46) - Time since boot: one day 8:32:13
Disk Information: ℹ️
Hitachi HTS543232L9SA02 disk0 : (320.07 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Dad's Mini Mac (disk0s2) / : 273.29 GB (161.77 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
BOOTCAMP (disk0s4) /Volumes/BOOTCAMP : 45.92 GB (13.84 GB free)
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5670S
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Logitech USB Receiver
Firewire Information: ℹ️
Seagate GoFlex Desk 800mbit - 800mbit max
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
disk1s3 (disk1s3) <not mounted> : 650 MB
Dad extra (disk2) /Volumes/Dad extra : 2.00 TB (1.72 TB free)
Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked
Core Storage: disk1s2 2.00 TB Online
Configuration files: ℹ️
/etc/hosts - Count: 30
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Logitech.Control Center.HID Driver (3.4.0 - SDK 10.0) [Click for support]
[loaded] com.Logitech.Unifying.HID Driver (1.2.0 - SDK 10.0) [Click for support]
[loaded] com.ScreamingBee.driver.SBVirtualMic64 (1.1.0 - SDK 10.9) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.wacom.kext.wacomtablet (6.3.5 - SDK 10.8) [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.cloudphotosd.plist
[killed] com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist
[killed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
[killed] com.apple.coreservices.uiagent.plist
[killed] com.apple.icloud.fmfd.plist
[killed] com.apple.Maps.pushdaemon.plist
[killed] com.apple.photolibraryd.plist
[killed] com.apple.pluginkit.pkd.plist
[killed] com.apple.printtool.agent.plist
[killed] com.apple.recentsd.plist
[killed] com.apple.SafariCloudHistoryPushAgent.plist
[killed] com.apple.SafariNotificationAgent.plist
[killed] com.apple.sbd.plist
[killed] com.apple.scopedbookmarkagent.xpc.plist
[killed] com.apple.security.cloudkeychainproxy.plist
[killed] com.apple.syncdefaultsd.plist
[killed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
20 processes killed due to memory pressure
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[killed] com.apple.awdd.plist
[killed] com.apple.coresymbolicationd.plist
[killed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
[killed] com.apple.diagnosticd.plist
[killed] com.apple.emond.aslmanager.plist
[killed] com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
[killed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[killed] com.apple.MobileFileIntegrity.plist
[killed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.periodic-daily.plist
[killed] com.apple.periodic-monthly.plist
[killed] com.apple.sandboxd.plist
[killed] com.apple.softwareupdated.plist
[killed] com.apple.sysmond.plist
[killed] com.apple.tccd.system.plist
[killed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
[killed] org.cups.cupsd.plist
17 processes killed due to memory pressure
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac3.Agent.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist [Click for support]
[failed] com.mackeeper.MacKeeper.Helper.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac3.Scheduler.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
CleanMyMac 3 Menu Application (/Applications/CleanMyMac 3.app/Contents/MacOS/CleanMyMac 3 Menu.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
DirectorShockwave: Version: 11.5.9r615 [Click for support]
WacomNetscape: Version: 2.1.0-1 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.0 [Click for support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Unity Web Player: Version: UnityPlayer version 4.3.5f1 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
WacomTabletPlugin: Version: WacomTabletPlugin 2.1.0.2 [Click for support]
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.12 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 18.0.0.209 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
Flash Player: Version: 18.0.0.209 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.12 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: Version 1.1.6
GarminGpsControl: Version: 4.0.4.0 Release - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 31 Check version
User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 [Click for support]
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
My eBay Manager
DuckDuckGo
Add To Amazon Wish List
Save to Pocket
Pin It Button
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player [Click for support]
Growl [Click for support]
Java [Click for support]
Logitech Control Center [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Dad's Mini Mac: Disk size: 273.29 GB Disk used: 111.52 GB
Destinations:
Dad extra [Local]
Total size: 2.00 TB
Total number of backups: 30
Oldest backup: 2015-05-03 22:05:33 +0000
Last backup: 2015-07-26 00:34:10 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 2.00 TB > (Disk size 273.29 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
7% WindowServer
2% coreaudiod
1% iTunes
0% taskgated
0% nbagent
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
322 MB kernel_task
258 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent(3)
70 MB iTunes
45 MB WindowServer
25 MB com.apple.WebKit.Plugin.64
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
18 MB Free RAM
1.98 GB Used RAM
272 MB Swap Used
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Jul 24, 2015, 01:56:07 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/CalendarAgent_2015-07-24-135607_[redacted].cras h
Jul 24, 2015, 12:29:59 PM Self test - passed
Jul 23, 2015, 05:22:52 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/com.apple.WebKit.WebContent_2015-07-23-172252_[ redacted].hang
Jul 23, 2015, 05:22:51 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Safari_2015-07-23-172251_[redacted].hang
Jul 23, 2015, 02:46:08 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/TeamViewerQS_2015-07-23-144608 _[redacted].crash
Jul 23, 2015, 02:09:53 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/AppAS_2015-07-23-140953_[redac ted].crash
2 GB of RAM is the absolute minimum for Yosemite. It you wish to do anything with the Mac you will need to upgrade to a larger amount of RAM.
While waiting to get the RAM upgraded, reboot daily as a temporary work around.
You have a hacked Etc/hosts file. To fix it. read Fixing a hacked /etc/hosts file
Uninstall CleanMyMac3. It is a worthless scam on the Mac.
Thank you, I was not sure if it was something hiding that I downloaded but I am happy to hear that it is not anything really that difficult to correct. If you only knew how many times I re- started this computer!
Michael
A MacMini 3.1 can be upgraded to 8 Gigs of RAM.
rmmorse54 wrote:
How do I purge my ram.I only have about 200 MB of ram memory
The etrecheck report shows many killed applications -- prior to Yosemite these inactive programs would have been swapped out to Virtual memory (disk drive) and stayed there. With the change of trying to keep everything in RAM memory keep in mind if you max out the amount of RAM on your system and still run the same number of applications at the same time you may still a low amount of ram available.
Yosemite only uses virtual memory only for active applications (being used).
Power down is the best way to clear RAM of any stranded applications and on other sites have seen it recommended for Yosemite at least once a week or whenever you have problems.
1. Open Activity Monitor and select the Memory panel.
2. Open Terminal.app and type the command:
sudo purge
3. Watch the value of 'caches' drop in Activity Monitor.
4. Discover that your machine seems slow until the caches are rebuilt.
C.
How do I purge my ram.I only have about 200 MB of ram memory
