High Kernel Task Usage

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High Kernel Task Usage

I have a MacBook Pro with OSX 10.8.5 (2.2 Ghz Intel Core i7, 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3). My Activity Monitor shows a very high kernel task value even at rest. A full shut down and restart corrects the problem only sometimes. I use Logic 9.8.1 and when this occurs it always crashes. Slows the entire computer down in all applications. Occurs in all my applications. Anything I can do?

Logic Pro

Posted on Jul 18, 2016 1:49 PM

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BDAqua

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Jul 18, 2016 5:30 PM in response to Wade Ripka

Hi,

Open Console in Utilities & see if there are any clues or repeating messages when this happens.

EtreCheck is a simple little app to display the important details of your system configuration and allow you to copy that information to the Clipboard. It is meant to be used with Apple Support Communities to help people help you with your Mac.

http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck

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