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How can I speed up my 2011 MacBook Pro current system macOS Sierra version 10.12
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 4 GB
MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2011), iOS 10.1.1
In order to identify what's causing your Mac to run slow, it's much easier to troubleshoot from the results of an EtreCheck report. No personal data is shared from the report.
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In order to identify what's causing your Mac to run slow, it's much easier to troubleshoot from the results of an EtreCheck report. No personal data is shared from the report.
Click here > https://etrecheck.com/
Then click Download.
Then copy and paste the results of the report in your Reply.
Upgrade memory
Upgrade to SSD vice rotating HD
Also,
Run this and post the results here so we know more about your configuration.
Ways to help make a slow Mac faster
Avoid using any third-party cleanup software. Usually, this software does more bad than good. You don't need it. All computers become slower over time even under normal use. Experienced users erase the hard drive and do a clean install from scratch from time to time; or whenever installing a major OS upgrade. Doing so means you must maintain regular and multiple backups.
Add more RAM or cut back on the number of concurrently running applications and utilities. Remove unnecessary anti-malware software and any software that promises to clean your Mac. Replace an HDD with an SSD. Check for runaway processes: Runaway applications can shorten battery runtime, affect performance, and increase heat and fan activity. Also, visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on dealing with The Spinning Beach Ball of Death.
The Ultimate Fix
Backup everything, erase the drive, reinstall OS X, and restore your data from the backup. Reinstall third-party software from original media/scratch.
EtreCheck version: 3.1 (331)
Report generated 2016-10-31 17:49:44
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Runtime 3:49
Performance: Good
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Problem: Computer is too slow
Hardware Information:ⓘ
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011)
[Technical Specifications] - [User Guide] - [Warranty & Service]
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,2
1 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (i7-2635QM) CPU: 4-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable - [Instructions]
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Battery: Health = Normal - Cycle count = 156
Video Information:ⓘ
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Color LCD 1440 x 900
AMD Radeon HD 6490M - VRAM: 256 MB
System Software:ⓘ
macOS Sierra 10.12 (16A323) - Time since boot: less than an hour
Disk Information:ⓘ
TOSHIBA MK5065GSXF disk0 : (500.11 GB) (Rotational)
[Show SMART report]
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
Macintosh HD (disk1) / [Startup]: 498.88 GB (449.22 GB free)
Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked
Core Storage: disk0s2 499.25 GB Online
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-8A8 ()
USB Information:ⓘ
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Fitbit Inc. Fitbit Base Station
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information:ⓘ
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper:ⓘ
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions:ⓘ
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.novatelwireless.driver.3G (v3.0.2 (003) - 2016-10-27) [Support]
[not loaded] com.novatelwireless.driver.DisableAutoInstall (v2.0.6 - 2016-10-27) [Support]
[not loaded] com.sierrawireless.driver.SierraSupport (1.4.11 - 2016-10-27) [Support]
[not loaded] com.sierrawireless.driver.SierraSwitch (1.2.2 - 2016-10-27) [Support]
[not loaded] com.sierrawireless.driver.SierraSwitchKicker (1.0.0 - 2016-10-27) [Support]
[not loaded] com.smithmicro.driver.SMSIWirelessModem (3.2.6 - 2016-10-27) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/NovatelWireless3G.kext/Contents/Plugins
[not loaded] com.novatelwireless.driver.3GData (v3.0.2 (003) - 2009-03-05) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions/SMSIWirelessModem.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.smithmicro.driver.SMSIWirelessCDC (3.2.6 - 2009-03-05) [Support]
[not loaded] com.smithmicro.driver.SMSIWirelessSerial (3.2.6 - 2009-03-05) [Support]
System Launch Agents:ⓘ
[not loaded] 8 Apple tasks
[loaded] 162 Apple tasks
[running] 101 Apple tasks
System Launch Daemons:ⓘ
[not loaded] 36 Apple tasks
[loaded] 163 Apple tasks
[running] 105 Apple tasks
Launch Agents:ⓘ
[failed] com.adobe.ARMDCHelper.cc24aef4a1b90ed56a725c38014c95072f92651fb65e1bf9c8e43c37a2 3d420d.plist (2016-10-14) [Support]
[running] com.epson.Epson_Low_Ink_Reminder.launcher.plist (2015-09-19) [Support]
[running] com.epson.ecrp.launcher.plist (2016-05-12) [Support]
[loaded] com.epson.esua.launcher.plist (2016-08-19) [Support]
[running] com.epson.eventmanager.agent.plist (2016-10-19) [Support]
[running] com.epson.scannermonitor.plist (2016-10-19) [Support]
Launch Daemons:ⓘ
[loaded] com.adobe.ARMDC.Communicator.plist (2016-10-14) [Support]
[loaded] com.adobe.ARMDC.SMJobBlessHelper.plist (2016-10-14) [Support]
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist (2016-10-23) [Support]
[running] com.fitbit.galileod.plist (2015-10-30) [Support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist (2011-03-10) [Support]
User Launch Agents:ⓘ
[loaded] com.apple.AddressBook.ScheduledSync.PHXCardDAVSource.6D2AD650-8AE1-400F-B6D1-4C3 089AF376A.plist (2016-10-05)
[loaded] com.apple.AddressBook.ScheduledSync.PHXCardDAVSource.8B5ED9C7-A0F5-4EA5-99B8-E8C F2C831C3D.plist (2016-10-05)
[failed] com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist (2011-07-13) - /System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Frameworks/OSServices.framewo rk/Versions/A/Support/CSConfigDotMacCert: Executable not found!
User Login Items:ⓘ
iTunesHelper Application Hidden (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
Mail Application (/Applications/Mail.app)
EPSON WF-3640 Series Application (~/Library/Printers/EPSON WF-3640 Series.app)
Mail Application (/Applications/Mail.app)
Fitbit Connect Menubar Helper Application (/Applications/Fitbit Connect.app/Contents/MacOS/Fitbit Connect Menubar Helper.app)
Dashlane Application (/Applications/Dashlane.app)
Launch Nikon Message Center 2 Application (/Applications/Nikon Software/Nikon Message Center 2/Nikon Message Center 2.app/Contents/SharedSupport/Launch Nikon Message Center 2.app)
ConnectService Application (/Library/Application Support/ArcSoft/Connect Service/ConnectService.app)
Internet Plug-ins:ⓘ
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: 2.4.0.11 (2011-11-13) [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: 23.0.0.205 - SDK 10.9 (2016-10-26) [Support]
QuickTime Plugin: 7.7.3 (2016-09-13)
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: 15.020.20039 - SDK 10.11 (2016-09-30) [Support]
AdobePDFViewer: 15.020.20039 - SDK 10.11 (2016-09-30) [Support]
Flash Player: 23.0.0.205 - SDK 10.9 (2016-10-26) [Support]
SharePointBrowserPlugin: 14.6.9 - SDK 10.6 (2016-10-16) [Support]
Silverlight: 4.0.60531.0 (2011-11-13) [Support]
iPhotoPhotocast: 7.0 - SDK 10.8 (2013-04-25)
User internet Plug-ins:ⓘ
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: 1.0.26 (2012-05-29) [Support]
Safari Extensions:ⓘ
Dashlane - Dashlane Inc. - http://www.dashlane.com (2016-09-26)
3rd Party Preference Panes:ⓘ
Flash Player (2016-10-23) [Support]
Time Machine:ⓘ
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: ON
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 498.88 GB Disk used: 49.66 GB
Destinations:
Data [Network]
Total size: 2.00 TB
Total number of backups: 55
Oldest backup: 12/1/12, 1:21 PM
Last backup: 10/22/16, 4:05 PM
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 2.00 TB > (Disk size 498.88 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU:ⓘ
23% mdworker(8)
15% WindowServer
6% kernel_task
4% accountsd
4% AppleIDAuthAgent
Top Processes by Memory:ⓘ
576 MB kernel_task
193 MB Safari
156 MB mdworker(8)
156 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent(2)
123 MB Mail
Virtual Memory Information:ⓘ
1.02 GB Available RAM
53 MB Free RAM
2.98 GB Used RAM
994 MB Cached files
768 KB Swap Used
Diagnostics Information:ⓘ
Oct 31, 2016, 04:46:39 PM Self test - passed
Oct 30, 2016, 05:58:53 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/mdworker_2016-10-30-175853_[redacted].cpu_resou rce.diag [Details]
/System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Frameworks/Metadata.framework /Versions/A/Support/mdworker
Additional info you requested after running etrecheck
mdworker is using too much CPU and it is associated with Spotlight search
Try rebuilding the Spotlight search index.
mdworker is using too much CPU and is associated with Spotlight search.
Try rebuilding the Spotlight index
How can I speed up my 2011 MacBook Pro current system macOS Sierra version 10.12
