Mac running slow

Summary

Remove unwanted programs and update macOS to improve performance

Body

Issue/Question

My Mac is running slow and occasionally freezes when I turn it on, forcing me to do a hard reboot

Environment

  • macOS

Resolution

  1. Open Applications
  2. Uninstall Suspicious Applications
    • Mac Keeper
    • Antivirus V K Pro app
    • Memory Diag app
    • Mac Auto Fixer
    • MacDownloader
    • X-agent
    • Safari-get
  3. Check if there are other updates that the computer requires
  4. Ensure Defender for Endpoint is runnning and up-to-date

Details

Details

Article ID: 3983
Created
Tue 9/17/19 2:04 PM
Modified
Wed 6/14/23 10:05 AM
KCS Article Status
WIP: Only Problem & some Environment captured
Not Validated: Complete & Resolution captured, confidence lacks in structure, content, no feedback
Validated: Complete & reusable, used by licensed KCS user, confidence in resolution & std. compliance
Validated

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