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    Weird Disk Activity

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by xDC, Sep 3, 2010.

  1. xDC

    xDC Notebook Enthusiast

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    On OSX, my disk is spinning like crazy, loud enough to hear, but on my W7 bootcamp everything is fine, W7 runs better then OSX right now :mad: My OSX feels super laggy and im getting the spinning beach ball quite frequently, Any suggestions?
     
    xDC, Sep 3, 2010
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  2. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    Verify/Repair the disc in Disk Utility.app?
     
    doh123, Sep 3, 2010
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Download the TechTool Deluxe program used for AppleCare and run a test on the HD:

    Micromat - TechTool Deluxe

    Also mae sure that in your Power Settings, the option to spin down the disks when possible is enabled.
     
    Bog, Sep 4, 2010
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