OS 10.6 - Much slower startup in 10.6

Black · Black #1 (**permalink**)

09-13-2009, 01:21 PM

Before upgrading to SL, the startup process on My imac used to take 40 seconds to reach the user screen and a further 40 seconds to complete loading the desktop.
With SL (and update 10.6.1) it now takes 50 seconds plus 3-4 minutes.

I'm a relatively new mac user so I've been trying to follow suggestions in similar (but not the same) threads - including permissions and PRAM re-sets. I've also tried disconnecting USB connections on startup, but no change.

I'd be grateful for any further suggestions to try.

iggibar · iggibar #2 (**permalink**)

09-13-2009, 01:49 PM

Did you check for any new updates for programs that you allow to start on start up?

Black · Black #3 (**permalink**)

09-13-2009, 03:00 PM

Thanks for the suggestion, but I've just checked - I only have itunes, ituneshelper and safari that open at login - all are up-to-date.

Any further suggestions appreciated

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Black #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 14, 2009 Posts: 5	09-13-2009, 01:21 PM Before upgrading to SL, the startup process on My imac used to take 40 seconds to reach the user screen and a further 40 seconds to complete loading the desktop. With SL (and update 10.6.1) it now takes 50 seconds plus 3-4 minutes. I'm a relatively new mac user so I've been trying to follow suggestions in similar (but not the same) threads - including permissions and PRAM re-sets. I've also tried disconnecting USB connections on startup, but no change. I'd be grateful for any further suggestions to try.
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Member Since: Apr 20, 2009 Location: Up UP and awayyyy!!! Posts: 3,912 Mac Specs: MBP15" 240gb SSD+128gb SSD, PowerBook17, PowerMacG5, Phone4S 32gb, Phone4 32gb, Galaxy Note 2 80gb.	09-13-2009, 01:49 PM Did you check for any new updates for programs that you allow to start on start up?
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