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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1610592" data-attributes="member: 56379">I was thinking that the hard drive could be on it's way out (dying)...never know.  But you could erase & reformat the current hard drive...reinstall the OS...and see if things improve (of course have the important stuff backed up first).  If it does...then you don't need a new HD.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I'm not sure what you mean by "fitting out the new drive with Time Machine"?  Time Machine is an app that is automatically installed when the OS is installed.  Then you just open Time Machine/turn on Time Machine...and designate where you want the backup files to be stored (a 2nd hard drive).- Nickp.s.  Just wanted to ask.  Do you have a reason for running OS 10.5.8?  You could upgrade to something newer.</blockquote>

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