Performance & Settings
Fix Mac Freezing or Not Responding
Solutions for macOS freezing, beach ball, or unresponsive system.
Solution Steps
- Wait 30-60 seconds (system may be processing).
- Force quit application: Cmd+Option+Esc → Select app → Force Quit.
- Check Activity Monitor: Applications → Utilities → Activity Monitor → Quit high CPU processes.
- Restart Mac: Apple menu → Restart (if possible).
- Force restart: Hold power button for 10 seconds (last resort).
- Safe Mode: Restart → Hold Shift → Boot in Safe Mode.
- Check disk: Disk Utility → First Aid → Run repairs.
- Reset SMC and NVRAM if freezes persist.
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