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Hello All, I have a 2017, 4K, 21.5 inch iMac running Big Sur 11.6.1 via 16 GB ram, i7 chip and 1 TB Fusion drive. Startup from sign-in was 30 secs now 70 secs just started over the past few weeks. No new downloads except Apple updates. Can you please suggest some practical steps. Mike99
iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.6
Delete Sophos: How to Delete Anti-Virus, Cleaners, VPNs,… - Apple Community. Mac computers do not need any sort of anti-virus, cleaners, VPNs, etc. The only thing they are good at is creating false marketing promises and taking consumers' money. They are all scams. In fact, anti-virus and other cleaners cause performance issues, security issues, and make macOS appear buggy. Your Mac is far worse with these types of Apps installed. Mac computers have protection built-in, which is the best protection for your Mac. For specifics on macOS Security, see: macOS - Security - Apple and Protecting against malware in macOS - Apple Support. Mac computers also have built-in storage recommendations: Optimize storage space on your Mac - Apple Support. You can even use the built-in macOS Firewall: Block connections to your Mac with a firewall - Apple Support. Other than that, all you should do is restart your Mac approximately once a week and keep macOS up to date: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support.
Also, your Time Machine backup is out-of-date. Make sure you have a backup!
Delete Sophos: How to Delete Anti-Virus, Cleaners, VPNs,… - Apple Community. Mac computers do not need any sort of anti-virus, cleaners, VPNs, etc. The only thing they are good at is creating false marketing promises and taking consumers' money. They are all scams. In fact, anti-virus and other cleaners cause performance issues, security issues, and make macOS appear buggy. Your Mac is far worse with these types of Apps installed. Mac computers have protection built-in, which is the best protection for your Mac. For specifics on macOS Security, see: macOS - Security - Apple and Protecting against malware in macOS - Apple Support. Mac computers also have built-in storage recommendations: Optimize storage space on your Mac - Apple Support. You can even use the built-in macOS Firewall: Block connections to your Mac with a firewall - Apple Support. Other than that, all you should do is restart your Mac approximately once a week and keep macOS up to date: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support.
Also, your Time Machine backup is out-of-date. Make sure you have a backup!
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Jack
Jack, thank you so much for your rapid support. I think I have done as requested and will paste the report below. There seems to be a large number of minor issues. I will have to attach via additional text due to length. Mike
Thank you Jack for your help. Have disabled Sophos and noted an immediate improvement. I think I will go ahead and cancel membership. Very good commentary and links so thank you and Merry Christmas.
Mike
Hi Jack, have you had a chance to review the report at all? Thanks, Mike
Hi Jack, have you had a chance to review the report at all? Thanks, Mike
System Boot up takes twice as long
