This has been getting worse over the last few weeks and this morning it took 38 tries to fire up before opening.
I turn on the monitor and then the power button, about 5 seconds later the screen starts to flash the monitor logo, in its way it's a bit like a needle jumping a track on an LP, and this morning was the longest ever. I've tried the a disc cleaner and scanner but it has'nt helped.
Any suggestions?
iPhone 11, iOS 18
lesfrombuckhurst hill wrote:
I've tried the a disc cleaner and scanner but it has'nt helped.
Any suggestions?
Part 1 of 2
Once these types of software are installed and embedded into the computer
Start Over from Scratch
Heavy Handed - Yes ?
Part 2 of 2
There are 2 Categories of Third Party Software / Services that are baffling to me.
Why some users insist on installing and using the below software.
In no special order
Third Party Security Software
There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX Foundation and Permission Limitation.
The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that cannot be opened by the User nor by Third Party Applications.
The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.
The Built in Security is all that is required to protect the computer.
Protecting against malware in macOS
Third Party Disk Cleaners / Optimizer
Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, is an invitation for disaster.
Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a percentage on each sale.
What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase
To put the Third Party Disk Cleaner / Optimizer in context and the damages it may have or has already done.
This type of applications can or will Muck Up your User Account ( Home Folder ) of this machine.
It does not touch the Operating System itself unless you consider your User Account ( Home Folder ) as part of the Operating System.
The Operating System is hosed
Examples of Disk Cleaners / Optimizer that is still growing
CleanMyMac , aka “ BrickMyMac “
New macOS Malware "Cthulhu Stealer" Targets Apple Users' Data
lesfrombuckhurst hill wrote:
disc cleaner and scanner but it has'nt helped.
Any suggestions?
Maybe previous use of said "cleaner" app has corrupted the system? Or maybe the drive is on its last leg? Your profile reports only (old?) iPhone and iOS specs so we do not know the details about the Mac side.
Either way, I'd make a backup (with Time Machine, Carbon Copy Cloner or Super Duper. Or better yet with TM AND either CCC or SD to two backup drives). Then boot into Recovery mode, erase, install, restore ONLY user data, reinstall only selected known-good apps and stay away from "cleaners", 3rd party virus apps and non-work-related VPN.
Mac mini slow start
