I have a 3.06 Ghz iMac and it is taking 1 minute 30 seconds to start up my dad has the older 20" model and his takes 30-ish seconds to start up any idea how to speed mine up a little?
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My iMac is sluggish
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How long has it been acting this way?
How long have you had it?
What are the specs?
How long has it been acting this way?
How long have you had it?
What are the specs?
I have had it since christmas, its the 21.5" 3.06 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM and 500 GB HDD its been like this since I got it
I forgot to ask - what vintage?
My current hardware is not a good point of reference - but 90 seconds seems "too long" to boot up. However, if it's been that way from the time you acquired it, be happy there aren't other issues (yet).
I would get Tech Tool Pro 5 ASAP and run tests on memory/HD, etc before it deteriorates or goes west for good.
Back everything up before it's too late.
Good luck.
My current hardware is not a good point of reference - but 90 seconds seems "too long" to boot up. However, if it's been that way from the time you acquired it, be happy there aren't other issues (yet).
I would get Tech Tool Pro 5 ASAP and run tests on memory/HD, etc before it deteriorates or goes west for good.
Back everything up before it's too late.
Good luck.
Apple hardware test = free (google the instructions, its late over here)
Post your results.
Personally, I recommend a clean install of Snow Leopard (make sure you have a good backup solution in place beforehand).
Spending money should be a last resort.