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Safari load time

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Applexilef

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Feb 3, 2004
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Hey guys, quick problem here:

I'm running Mac OS X- Panther and I use Safari to browse the internet and such. Lately, every time I open the program it takes a enormous amount of time to start up, last time I timed it at 28 seconds to start. This usually wasn't the case...

I've repaired permissions, cleaned up, reset safari, and nothing. It still takes forever. Even as I type this there is a microsecond delay between my pressing of a letter key and it's actual appearance on the keyboard. I have a 1 Ghz with 384MB of RAM, I should not have any performance problems since I'm using the same software that came loaded on the computer when I bought it.

Once the program is open, I can easily open up new windows and such, the problem is specifically when I start up the program after quitting/boot up.

Can anyone help? It's pissing me off
 
Applexilef said:
Hey guys, quick problem here:

I'm running Mac OS X- Panther and I use Safari to browse the internet and such. Lately, every time I open the program it takes a enormous amount of time to start up, last time I timed it at 28 seconds to start. This usually wasn't the case...

I've repaired permissions, cleaned up, reset safari, and nothing. It still takes forever. Even as I type this there is a microsecond delay between my pressing of a letter key and it's actual appearance on the keyboard. I have a 1 Ghz with 384MB of RAM, I should not have any performance problems since I'm using the same software that came loaded on the computer when I bought it.

Once the program is open, I can easily open up new windows and such, the problem is specifically when I start up the program after quitting/boot up.

Can anyone help? It's pissing me off
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have you tried to delete the safari preferences from your comp?
 
I'm not sure what you're talking about, can you please specify?

I went to the preference section but couldn't find anything related to your comment
 
I just deleted that file and it still takes a long time. Any other suggestions?

Also, may I ask how long does it take your safari to boot up?
 
Applexilef said:
I just deleted that file and it still takes a long time. Any other suggestions?

Also, may I ask how long does it take your safari to boot up?
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Well my Safari takes no longer than 2 to 4 seconds at the most but I am running Tiger which gives Safari a major speed boost in just about every way.
 
I have a similar problem. Safari takes an awfully long time to open and every time I click on a link I get a beachball for 3-5 seconds. If I open a tab in the background I get a beachball for 7-10 seconds or until the page is loaded.

I've tried deleting the preferences, resetting Safari, and even an Archive and Install and the problem persists. I'm running Tiger on a PowerBook. I had the problem in Panther and it stayed even after I upgraded to Tiger.

:confused:
 
Safari's caches might be corrupted. To test this, delete the Safari folder in Username/Library/Caches and the Icons folder in Username/Library/Safari. Does Safari have any other cache folders that I'm forgetting about (one possibility is a folder called com.apple.Safari in Username/Library/Caches)?
 
wrldwzrd89 said:
Safari's caches might be corrupted. To test this, delete the Safari folder in Username/Library/Caches and the Icons folder in Username/Library/Safari. Does Safari have any other cache folders that I'm forgetting about (one possibility is a folder called com.apple.Safari in Username/Library/Caches)?
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WOW! What a change! The icon bounced only once before the program opened. Does your suggestion apply to any other program? or is it just Safari specific?

Thanks a lot!
 
Applexilef said:
WOW! What a change! The icon bounced only once before the program opened. Does your suggestion apply to any other program? or is it just Safari specific?

Thanks a lot!
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Yes, it applies to any other program that has cache files in the caches folder.
 
wonderful! this solved the issue.

too happy for finding this answer. Solution provided solved my very slow Safari loading issue.

Group Hugs!!:)
 
Same Issue

but I am running Mountain Lion OS 10.8.5

There is no Safari under Caches and no Icons under Safari. Is there another location or folder to check?
 
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