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twizhimself · 01-12-2010, 08:41 PM

I don't really use safari... Try firefox n see of it's still slow

peaceloveREX · 01-12-2010, 08:47 PM

I did a restart about 2 hours ago. i have to restart it at least twice a day while i'm using it because it just like stops.

and firefox? i hate firefox.....

lagos · 01-12-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peaceloveREX

I did a restart about 2 hours ago. i have to restart it at least twice a day while i'm using it because it just like stops.

and firefox? i hate firefox.....

This reminds me of my mom telling me her computer is "running slow". So can you please explain what you mean exactly. Are web pages just slow to load when you click on them, or is the entire system slow making things like opening word documents difficult to do?

If its just web pages then you have an internet connection problem. If the whole system is slow to respond then you have a software problem.

Try Firefox. Even if you don't like it, it will help you pinpoint the source of the problem.

If firefox fixes your issues, then you will know there is something wrong with Safari and can try reinstalling that. If that doesn't help, then back up all of your personal data and use the system restore disk to reinstall the OS back to a brand new state. Or better yet do a clean install of snow leopard instead of an upgrade.

Foolinaround · 01-12-2010, 09:32 PM

Its the system in total. She could be using any application and it slows up or locks.

4G64T · 01-12-2010, 09:47 PM

My mac also bogged down a little last month, I ran "Macscan" which made it run just as it did when i bought it. Try that, see if that works for you also.

peaceloveREX · 01-12-2010, 10:16 PM

Okay, Thanks, I'm running it now. Hopefully it will help
*fingers-crossed*

~Brian~ · 01-12-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

no no... install windows 7 and take it into the mac store... tell them when you originally upgrade the OS to snow leopard the damn thing broke. then you installed W7 and everything works better than ever. then have a laugh at the expense of the mac geeks having heart attacks

lmao, sig'd.

Honest_Bob · 01-13-2010, 08:38 AM

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macos...ties/onyx.html

Run all that stuff. Especially on the verify tab where it checks the hard drive.

Does the computer act the same way if you log in as another user? Have you added any aftermarket memory? If so try removing it. If its really running that slow there may be a hardware problem.

twizhimself · 01-13-2010, 01:03 PM

OOH! good call ben!

peaceloveREX · 01-13-2010, 01:36 PM

well mac scan seemed to help, I have only been on my computer for about 10 minutes though so it is possible that i may have not done enough for it to slow down yet.

I will try those downloads next, thanks.

I only have one user on this computer, but i might create another to see if it is still slow or not.
and nah, no aftermarket memory, i really don't have that much on here, 79% of my memory is still open...

Thanks for the suggestions. hopefully this helps!

CHAOS · 01-13-2010, 01:39 PM

look up a program called onyx.

wonner · 01-13-2010, 01:47 PM

Justin Long Lied!!!!

jpalamar · 01-13-2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHAOS

look up a program called Windows 7.

Fixed

Dude, I don't know much/anything aobut Macs but why not just backup what you have, format, and reinstall the OS fresh? Its probally less work then what your gonna do to potentially fix the issues anyway.

Foolinaround · 01-13-2010, 01:51 PM

She dosent have an external

01-12-2010, 08:41 PM	#21
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peaceloveREX Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jersey Member #13906 My Ride: 2011 Honda CRZ ex, 1993 Honda Del Sol si iTrader: (0)	I did a restart about 2 hours ago. i have to restart it at least twice a day while i'm using it because it just like stops. and firefox? i hate firefox..... __________________ I'm a car loving GIRL, and I'm proud. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. -2011 Honda CR-Z Ex (DD) -1993 Honda Del Sol Si (Weekend Car/Project) -1986 Honda CRX (Sold) -1998 Ford Mustang (Sold!)

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Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	Its the system in total. She could be using any application and it slows up or locks. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

01-12-2010, 09:47 PM	#25
4G64T Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2007 Member #5290 iTrader: (0)	My mac also bogged down a little last month, I ran "Macscan" which made it run just as it did when i bought it. Try that, see if that works for you also. __________________ 2000 Galant ES - 4g64T, 5-Speed, JDM Whore.. 2007 Subaru Legacy 2008 BMW 335i

01-12-2010, 10:16 PM	#26
peaceloveREX Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jersey Member #13906 My Ride: 2011 Honda CRZ ex, 1993 Honda Del Sol si iTrader: (0)	Okay, Thanks, I'm running it now. Hopefully it will help fingers-crossed __________________ I'm a car loving GIRL, and I'm proud. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. -2011 Honda CR-Z Ex (DD) -1993 Honda Del Sol Si (Weekend Car/Project) -1986 Honda CRX (Sold) -1998 Ford Mustang (Sold!)

01-13-2010, 08:38 AM	#28
Honest_Bob TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #1179 My Ride: 05 WRX Wagon iTrader: (2)	http://www.apple.com/downloads/macos...ties/onyx.html Run all that stuff. Especially on the verify tab where it checks the hard drive. Does the computer act the same way if you log in as another user? Have you added any aftermarket memory? If so try removing it. If its really running that slow there may be a hardware problem. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-13-2010, 01:03 PM	#29
twizhimself Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #950 My Ride: 2004 Subaru WRX iTrader: (0)	OOH! good call ben! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-13-2010, 01:36 PM	#30
peaceloveREX Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Jersey Member #13906 My Ride: 2011 Honda CRZ ex, 1993 Honda Del Sol si iTrader: (0)	well mac scan seemed to help, I have only been on my computer for about 10 minutes though so it is possible that i may have not done enough for it to slow down yet. I will try those downloads next, thanks. I only have one user on this computer, but i might create another to see if it is still slow or not. and nah, no aftermarket memory, i really don't have that much on here, 79% of my memory is still open... Thanks for the suggestions. hopefully this helps! __________________ I'm a car loving GIRL, and I'm proud. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. -2011 Honda CR-Z Ex (DD) -1993 Honda Del Sol Si (Weekend Car/Project) -1986 Honda CRX (Sold) -1998 Ford Mustang (Sold!)

01-13-2010, 01:39 PM	#31
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	look up a program called onyx.

01-13-2010, 01:47 PM	#32
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01-13-2010, 01:51 PM	#34
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	She dosent have an external __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

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