All CPU cores running 75 to 95% and fans always running
I am using a MacBook Pro 2.8GHz running El Capitan 10.11.5. On my PC I have been using Acronis True Image for years as my backup software. It has only gotten better over the years. That is why I jumped at the opportunity to run the Mac version. That was a huge error on my part.
I just returned from an Apple Genius Bar appointment not being able to use my Mac for almost a week. All 4 cores were running between 85 to 95% all the time the minute I started my Mac. I made the appointment thinking my CPU was faulty but after Apple analyzed the trouble they said it was Acronis that was causing my trouble. Returning home I started my computer and the cores all started as if they were under a high load and the fans started running even though my computer was cold. As fast as I could I deleted Acronis all cores and fans dropped immediately dropped to normal.
I’m pretty mad that Acronis would release a program so flawed and not ready for prime time. I have contacted Acronis about my problem but so far have not received a reply.
Rich


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I am seeing issues with "cyber-protect-service" it is constantly running high CPU and caused a crash earlier today, I have reported the crash to Apple. Multiple applications keep hanging but most of the time do clear. This has only started happening since the upgrade this week. I have just tried to open the Acronis Application and am just getting the spinner, eventually got in and looks like it is running a Virus Scan (and has been doing since boot up this morning - 8 hours) still showing 2hrs and 43 mins to complete.
I did remove McAfee a couple of months ago as this also caused a similar issue.
I am running Catalina (10.15.6) on a Mac mini (2018) with 6-core I& and 64GB RAM. System is running hot but by the very nature of the Mac mini it is quiet. I also have a 2TB SSD and external 5TB external LaCoe Drive.
Malcolm
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Hello Malcolm,
this issue should be investigated with the help of Acronis support engineers, please open a support ticket.
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