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Slow Startup

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Gattz

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Oct 20, 2008
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I feel as though my startup times are getting slower, and things are taking longer to load when I boot up. Is there a way for me to make my MBP have the same loading speeds as before or as close to it as I can. I know that computers get slower over time, but there are ways to do maintenance on Macs right? Can someone recommend me some applications or do I only need something like Disk Utility (I don't really know what to do with it though)?

Thanks.
 
Gattz said:
I feel as though my startup times are getting slower, and things are taking longer to load when I boot up. Is there a way for me to make my MBP have the same loading speeds as before or as close to it as I can. I know that computers get slower over time, but there are ways to do maintenance on Macs right? Can someone recommend me some applications or do I only need something like Disk Utility (I don't really know what to do with it though)?

Thanks.
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the easiest way is to "recover" the system to factory settings (backup your data and wipe out your HDD and install Mac OS X again) this is good to do anyways once a year or more frequent depending on your needs.

If you feel a bit more adventurous try an SSD drive, it will boot in secs (LITERALLY.) Look here, I posted my experience with a very cheap one (~$200) videos and pictures included! https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/661948/

Anyway, I dont know your reasons to do it, but there is none (or very little) reasons to turn off your mac....
 
I'm in college, so when I take my MBP to class and back I turn it off because I heard that it can be very dangerous for the notebook to be on in a closed bag. I don't have an external HD to back my file to, so maybe something else.
 
My 2.53 320 gig 5400RPM HDD machine is starting up a little slower than when new.
What happens when you delete the cache's? Does it affect anything?
 
by the way... the first time your computer boots after "cleaning your system" it will take longer than usual, however after that you should notice an improvement
 
S-Man said:
My 2.53 320 gig 5400RPM HDD machine is starting up a little slower than when new.
What happens when you delete the cache's? Does it affect anything?
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Nothing is affected. It just keeps "clutter" that bogs down your computer. If you haven't touched this folder since you purchased this computer, get info and notice how big the folder is.
 
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