Start up Slow

Slow startup?

Reset NVRAM/PRAM. http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18761

Reset SMC. Choose the method for “If the battery is non-removable”.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

Startup in Safe Mode

https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21875?locale=en_US

Select Macintosh HD as the Startup Disk.

“Set the default startup disk” http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1310

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Also check System Preferences...>Users & Groups>Current User>Login Items...and remove any login items which are determined to be unnecessary.

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