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macOS Sequoia 15.7.1 beach balling after login, wallpaper and dock issues

Has anyone has issues with version 15.7.1 beach balling after logging in? First my wallpaper disappears after logging in first my dock appears after nearly 20 seconds and then my wallpaper reappears about 10 seconds later and after three minutes of beach balling it settles down, I wait another moment before I can start using other. I am hoping 15.7.2 upcoming will correct this behavior. according to Apple, they are aware of this. Seems to be pointing to BackgroundShortcutRunner component, Ertrecheck calls it a runaway process. Thanks in advance.

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Original Title: macOS Sequoia-Beachballing

iMac 27″

Posted on Oct 24, 2025 12:25 PM

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Old Toad

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Posted on Oct 24, 2025 2:53 PM

I don't see any of the usual suspects so give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.

NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.

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skipc56 Author

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Oct 24, 2025 2:39 PM in response to rkaufmann87

etrecheck

Had a little trouble figuring out how to upload it. I think I got it.

skipc56 Author

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Oct 25, 2025 12:56 PM in response to HWTech

It shipped with 32gb, I added 32gb more

skipc56 Author

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Oct 25, 2025 12:57 PM in response to HWTech

I’ll do it tomorrow

HWTech

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Oct 25, 2025 1:41 PM in response to skipc56

skipc56 wrote:

It shipped with 32gb, I added 32gb more

How long have you been using that 32GB upgrade?

And what brand of memory did you use?

skipc56 Author

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Oct 25, 2025 9:08 PM in response to HWTech

Drive DX

here you go......When I ran it, the reports shows a somewhat healthy derive. Unless you see something.

skipc56 Author

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Oct 27, 2025 12:05 PM in response to HWTech

DriveDX Fusion Drive Portion

Sorry about that. I thought I was sending everything. Here it is.......

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