it is more likely to be a failing hard drive.
I get the pinwheel when I open programs or try to use then. I can't change desktops and, restart can take an hour or more with multiple attempts. Could this be a memory problem.
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I get the pinwheel when I open programs or try to use then. I can't change desktops and, restart can take an hour or more with multiple attempts. Could this be a memory problem.
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Have this problem when I open "Activity Monitor"
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