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Activity Monitor Issues
#32868 02/01/15 11:07 AM
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In Activity Monitor, are two processes that are highlighted in red text:
1) software updated (Not Responding)
2) com.apple.geod (Not Responding) [This appears with a plugin icon.]

I don't know what to do, if anything, with these anomalous conditions. Should I be concerned?


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Re: Activity Monitor Issues
Pendragon #32875 02/01/15 07:45 PM
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Google turns up several discussions about com.apple.geod including several suggested fixes, but other than the information that this is related to location services and apparently crashes if there is any network interruption. I think this is a "report it to Apple and let them worry about it" item. There is also a lot of evidence the "fixes" either do not work or do not last.

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Pendragon #32876 02/01/15 07:46 PM
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I just force-quit non-responsive processes out of hand and go about my business; recurring instances may present a problem.

com.apple.geod is apparently a widespread issue in Yosemite.


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Pendragon #32877 02/01/15 08:01 PM
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You can check to see what's going on in Activity Monitor by highlighting the offending item and selecting Inspect.
Or you can simply jettison the offending item by selecting Quit Process.
Then see what happens.

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grelber #32878 02/01/15 08:03 PM
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Have you ever been able to make heads or tails out of the details presented by "Inspect"?

They just make me roll my eyes.


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artie505 #32879 02/01/15 08:09 PM
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Yeah, it's a tad bewildering and stultifying.
But there might be some news he can use.

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grelber #32882 02/01/15 08:33 PM
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I tried the Inspect routine, and as you surmised, no meaningful data, well, at least to moi. I was hoping for clue, such as an app name or the like. Alas, no joy.

So after verifying my backups, and as the miscreants were not responding (anyway), I force quit them.

I suppose I'll know in a few days what chaos ensues. shocked


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