How do I fix slow loading and lag in safe mode on my Mac?

Help! My Mac is really laggy and does not load. When I try to load, it keeps on loading so slowly. This is in safe mode by the way.




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Original Title: My Mac is laggy

Posted on Nov 13, 2025 4:18 AM

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Posted on Nov 13, 2025 4:41 AM

This is quite normal if you started your Mac in Safe Mode. Safe Mode is used to diagnose your Mac, so most extensions are disabled and the graphics run in a low resolution mode as well.

Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support


After a restart your Mac will work again as usual.

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How do I fix slow loading and lag in safe mode on my Mac?

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