Hangs up and restarts on Late 2013 Imac using catalina 10.15.7 (unsupported)
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Report generated: 2025-03-23 11:36:08
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Runtime: 3:24
Performance: Excellent
Problem: Computer is restarting
Description:
Running macOS Catalina 10.15.7 on iMac 27” late 2013. I can not upgrad
e to newer OS because my Mac is now unsupported. I did a fresh instal
of Catalina and the beachballing got worse and now shuts down. I have
been trying to use disc utility first to correct this but doesn’t seem
to work.
Major Issues:
Anything that appears on this list needs immediate attention.
Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed that could be malicious and should be reviewed.
Kernel panics - This system has experienced kernel panics. This could be a sign of hardware failure.
Obsolete hardware - This computer may be considered obsolete.
Minor Issues:
These issues do not need immediate attention but they may indicate future problems or opportunities for improvement.
Heavy RAM usage - Apps are using a large amount of RAM.
Apps crashing - There have been numerous app crashes.
Clean up - There are orphan files that could be removed.
System modifications - There are a large number of system modifications running in the background.
Limited permissions - More information may be available with Full Disk Access.
Kernel extensions present - This computer has kernel extensions that may not work in the future.