Hi all
I installed etrecheck for the first time and its been running for 4.5 hours , the log shows for hours its at the checking kernel extensions stage, is this normal?
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I do have time capsule on the network but the file is corrupted or dissociated due to a laptop replacement and attempt to delete an old backup file ( I assume backups are not checked)
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.1.x), null
You should also know that discussion of Beta software is forbidden on this site, so this thread amy vanish without warning I'm afraid
It wasn't my intention to do so, and wasn't aware of this condition but accept the fact. It has highlighted I should opt out of Beta.
I agree, it is a bad idea to run Beta's on a machine that already has problems, not least because support is lacking. 🙂
Even in 10.11.5 I would suggest you remove several "apps" that you do not need and that are often counterproductive:
Seagate software: counterproductive and unnecessary: OSX is very capable in handling Seagate disks.
Uninstall everything Intego: very counterproductive.
DivX and <Flip4Mac are "out" and not necessary.
Wondershare not really "compatible".
Most internet plugins you have are unnecessary to say the least: for example RealPlayer and Shockwave cause issues.
AdobeResourceSynchronizer, a well known "dragger": just remove it from the LoginItems and it will not run anymore (I would remove all items from LoginItems: and never run them).
Roxio not compatible.
Dymo and Sonos probably not compatible.
Etc.
It will be even worse in 10.11.6 beta.
Lex
Lex, you guys rock, will do as suggested, really appreciate the awesome answers , won't be running off to the less than Genius Bar, they had me rebuild the hard drive! Bruce
Rebuilding the Harddrive with the same stuff does not make sense...
Why do you run beta software?
Lex, Had some wifi issues 18 months ago and havent stopped using beta, I think I have just stopped beta , in short no reason anymore.
I suggest you "roll back" to ElCapitan 10.11.5:
Write down all apps you think you really need, and post that list here: I will comment on that.
After this discussion:
in Recovery Partition (CMD+R) format/erase your startup disk and install OSX : it will install 10.11.5
Install the apps you really need.
Do NOT restore from TimeMachine: otherwise you will have all rubbish again on you mac; just restore emails and that sort of stuff for the apps you need, or restore it from another backup that you made of all user data that you want.
If you have issues, like WiFi, we solve that, instead of installing rubbish.
Lex
Hi Lex
The wifi issues went away 12 odd months ago.
I have made the changes and deletions you suggested in your first email.
My MBP seems to running much smoother and quicker, I will see how it goes in the next few days before I go to the extent of reloading OSX .
Bruce
Thanks Lex, Csound1 and Mike
You guys are awesome, my laptop is running much faster and smoother , like I remember Macs do.
Coffee and cake on me if your ever in Melbourne
Bruce
Very good. It may take some time to arrive in Melbourne....👿
Happy computing.
Lex
Thank you , sorry for the late reply
Etrecheck still running after 4.5 hours
