SkyDivinRyan 0 #1 May 22, 2008 I having issues with my macbook pro 2.4 4 gb ram 160 hd 2008 model for the past hour i have to power it down a couple of time its taking forever for apps to open but the start up time is fine. it all start after i set up my bluetooth headset. any ideas would help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #2 May 22, 2008 The fist step in nearly every case of Mac troubleshooting is to create a new user account and see if the problem persists there. To clarify, you don't need to create a new account every time you troubleshoot, you just want to see if the problem exists for all users, or just for the one with which it was first experienced.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDivinRyan 0 #3 May 22, 2008 i cant i open system preferences and the loading rainbow icon comes up and no apps will open this is pissing me off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDivinRyan 0 #4 May 22, 2008 it seemto only be in my main account Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legorowbot 0 #5 May 22, 2008 Sounds like you've got a stuck app. I've had that happen a couple times. Best way to see which process is stuck is to have iStatPro on your dashboard. Other option is to go to terminal (apps->utilities->terminal) and run top. Top lists the top processes on the system. You're looking for the one with the highest %CPU usage. If it is a stuck process, you'll need to determine which one before you can fix it.Why does it say "Append signature to post" when I don't have a signature? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #6 May 22, 2008 Unplug power adapter from MBP. Remove the battery. Wait a minute. Hold the power button down for ~10 seconds. Replace battery. Plug in power adapter. Reboot. Does problem persist? If it's only in your main account, disregard this post!Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #7 May 22, 2008 QuoteBest way to see which process is stuck is to have iStatPro on your dashboard. Other option is to go to terminal (apps->utilities->terminal) and run top. Top lists the top processes on the system. You're looking for the one with the highest %CPU usage. If it is a stuck process, you'll need to determine which one before you can fix it. Other (easier) option is to open Activity Monitor (Computer_Name -> Hard_Drive_Name -> Applications -> Utilities).Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDivinRyan 0 #8 May 22, 2008 ok everything seems to be ok but is there ne systems check appications out there i think it was because i hard booted a couple of times so i left to load and it seem to be ok thanks for the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #9 May 22, 2008 What do you mean by hard booting? Forced shutdown? That is rarely a problem. I've only seen it be an issue once, when it was done during startup on a machine with kernel modifications. Your restore discs that came with the machine have a hardware test on them, and you can also use them to do an archive and restore, but again, the need is rare.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDivinRyan 0 #10 May 22, 2008 yes sorry forced shutdown. but ok thanks for the help all seems to be ok thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #11 May 22, 2008 You're welcome. I'm glad to hear everything is working okay.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
