System freezes since High Sierra

This is clearly a widespread problem.

Next step will a to take it to Macworld , macrumors , etc. that puts the problem in front of many more eyes and and then will get attention.

I think Inniss time to increase the volume on this

Update 17 Jan 2018 08:42am CET: For reasons unknown, I have not had a freeze in two days. Instead of the usual frozen clock on the screen in the morning, the screen saver is running and I can log in as usual. Since my original posting on January 11, I have only updated the following: macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Supplemental Update (I guess this was the CPU security fix), HP Printer Software version 5.1 and Telegram version 3.7.3. I also deleted and re-added my HP printer under System Preferences->Printers and Scanners and unplugged an external USB diskstation. I doubt any of these things would have fixed the problem, but for whatever reason, no freezes the last two days. I'll try to switch the Energy Saver back on so the displays are turned off after 20 minutes and switch the screen saver off.

I have had freezing issues with vm's running under Parallels and VMFusion. I have had freezes while scrolling a webpage or when the screensaver was running and now I am experiencing logouts.

I just reset a machine to Sierra and if it continues to be stable all machines will be downgraded.

This is the worst performance for me since going 100% Apple more than 10 years ago.

No Apple acknowledgement no indication they are working on a fix.

I have a 2014 MBP, having the same issues still. Previous to update even, upon attaching my LG monitor the whole system would freeze leaving only an option to Hard reboot. If i attach the monitor first then turn on the laptop it works fine, it just cant handle plugging in 'live' anymore.I upgraded to HS today hoping it would resolve the issue but alas its the same. waiting for a patch or a resolve.

Recently I have began to think that Ive experienced more issues with my iPhones and Apple products than ever before.. always an ambassador for Apple products as they 'just work' they are more recently 'not working'. Seems that the Software teams at Apple are not as 'tight' on their update releases as they once were...

Currently running ok in safe mode + time machine deactivated.

I solved my problem with this. I went back to 10.7 and will NEVER EVER update the Mac OS again. Just glad I kept my old 10.7 disk.

Has somebody tried the new update 10.13.3? Does the freezing still occur?

Hi There,

I'm also have the same issues on my MacPro. Completely random, but in my case it never recovers. The I can move the mouse cursor but that is it. Each time I have to physically power down the system and reboot. I am going to try an erase my HD and fresh install High Sierra. I hope that correct it, if not I will be posting a For Sale ad, as I am fast losing confidence.

Thanks,
Vik

Same here on a 2012 MacBookPro. Started right after installing High Sierra. The mouse is still responsive but nothing happens. I've checked everything. Nothing in the log files right before I force a reboot.

Sounds like the same problem I am having with my 2012 retina Macbook Pro after installing High Sierra. The mouse still works but nothing responds, and it happens every few days. I need to power down the computer to get it working again. I have tried resetting the PRAM, but that doesn't seem to have any effect. I have not tried a clean install of High Sierra yet.

Same issue on my 2013 early macbook pro. The laptop freezes randomly every day, mouse can move but system is not responsive to any mouse clicks or keyboard events. I have to push the power button to force reboot almost everyday. Hope you can find the problem and fix it soon.

Same problem. Mac Pro (Late 2013); 3 GHz 8-Core Intel Xeon E5; 32 GB. 3 displays. Wacom tablet.

Waking from screen saver is particularly risky.

Do Apple have just one MacBook in their offices that they develop for?

Once your Mac is 3 years old, and certainly by the time it’s 4, Apple will make sure an upgrade to their latest OS will, basically require you to buy a new computer. For years they would just significantly slow your computer down. This time they keep you running quickly, but freeze your system to the point where you can’t take it anymore. As if with all the incredible developers and tremendous stockpiles of cash they have at Apple, hey couldn’t make a computer that would last more than three years! I’m having the same freezing issues in my 2013 Mac book air. If anyone figures out how to resolve, I’d love to hear it. But my guess is there will be no resolution from Apple, only insistance that it’s time for a new computer.

I absolutely agree that this IS a strategy that Apple uses.

I'm not sure if this freezing were due to that, by its not far from it.

I had an Apple TV 2nd Gen. The last update apple pushed introduced a bug that'd cause crashing while streaming videos. Downgrading the OS completely resolve the issues. but then apple updates the device if you leave it running. And the crashing would continue. Apple said it had no plans to issue further updates. (2 trips to Apple Store, got a free replacement to 3rd gen, which did not crash - magic)

iPad 2/iPhone 4: my ipad 2 that I used for minor tasks become completely unusable with ios 7 and then ios 8. With each update I hoped a fix would solve the issue. Apple store first denied the issue, a low level guy said "everyone know older devices get slower over time" which the manager later apologized for (truth).

There was a klas axn for iphone 4 on this very same issue. Given Apple does testing on all devices, and that they promise better performance after updates, I can hardly believe these are coincidences.

I have parked our iOS devices at iOS 10 and just downgrade my late 2013 MBP to 10.12.

My next laptop will be Purism, out of self respect.

that's great to hear. Where can I get this version? Is it only for developers? That's what I'm finding online about it - that developers can try it. I'd love to discover it's stops the freezes which are occurring more and more now.

Also, just to confirm Alex, what year computer are you using? Mine is 2013 mac book air