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  • An almost identical scenario to my current situation!

    From David B.@DavidB.@nomail.afraid.org to alt.computer.workshop,uk.comp.sys.mac on Wed Aug 27 10:12:25 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 27/08/2025 09:28, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:14, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:03, David B. wrote:
    A discussion about an iMac - much like mine!

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253955152?sortBy=rank

    I'll run EtreCheck and post the result for review shortly.

    I clicked on the link provided by Allan Jones and this is what I saw:-

    https://postimg.cc/xXrJKfCt

    I'll find a new way to access EtreCheck!

    I went here and downloaded the software:-

    https://www.etrecheck.com/en/index.html

    A zip file (13.5 MB) was downloaded and automatically opened to show an Application of 25.4 MB.

    However - no new Application is listed in my Applications folder!
    (Nor in my list of Installations)

    Now I'm going to run it anyway!

    Here is a full copy of my EtreCheck report:-

    https://pastebin.com/pnZjDzpq

    It appears, to me, as if there is no longer an SSD in operation in my so-called Fusion Drive.

    Do you agree? Comments welcome.
    --
    Thanks,
    David
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  • From David B.@BD@hotmail.co.uk to alt.computer.workshop,uk.comp.sys.mac on Sat Aug 30 16:32:45 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 27/08/2025 10:12, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:28, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:14, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:03, David B. wrote:
    A discussion about an iMac - much like mine!

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253955152?sortBy=rank

    I'll run EtreCheck and post the result for review shortly.

    I clicked on the link provided by Allan Jones and this is what I saw:-

    https://postimg.cc/xXrJKfCt

    I'll find a new way to access EtreCheck!

    I went here and downloaded the software:-

    https://www.etrecheck.com/en/index.html

    A zip file (13.5 MB) was downloaded and automatically opened to show
    an Application of 25.4 MB.

    However - no new Application is listed in my Applications folder!
    (Nor in my list of Installations)

    Now I'm going to run it anyway!

    Here is a full copy of my EtreCheck report:-

    https://pastebin.com/pnZjDzpq

    It appears, to me, as if there is no longer an SSD in operation in my so-called Fusion Drive.

    Do you agree?-a Comments welcome.

    *BUMP*
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  • From Brock McNuggets@brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com to alt.computer.workshop,uk.comp.sys.mac on Sat Aug 30 15:37:35 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.comp.sys.mac

    On Aug 30, 2025 at 8:32:45rC>AM MST, ""David B."" wrote <mhgjstFl3g8U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 27/08/2025 10:12, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:28, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:14, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:03, David B. wrote:
    A discussion about an iMac - much like mine!

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253955152?sortBy=rank

    I'll run EtreCheck and post the result for review shortly.

    I clicked on the link provided by Allan Jones and this is what I saw:- >>>>
    https://postimg.cc/xXrJKfCt

    I'll find a new way to access EtreCheck!

    I went here and downloaded the software:-

    https://www.etrecheck.com/en/index.html

    A zip file (13.5 MB) was downloaded and automatically opened to show
    an Application of 25.4 MB.

    However - no new Application is listed in my Applications folder!
    (Nor in my list of Installations)

    Now I'm going to run it anyway!

    Here is a full copy of my EtreCheck report:-

    https://pastebin.com/pnZjDzpq

    It appears, to me, as if there is no longer an SSD in operation in my
    so-called Fusion Drive.

    Do you agree? Comments welcome.

    *BUMP*

    I thought this was settled -- even with Gremlin's help if I recall. Yes, the SSD part of your Fusion drive is not functional.
    --
    It's impossible for someone who is at war with themselves to be at peace with you.
    --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From David B.@BD@hotmail.co.uk to alt.computer.workshop,uk.comp.sys.mac on Sat Aug 30 16:46:45 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 30/08/2025 16:37, Brock McNuggets wrote:
    On Aug 30, 2025 at 8:32:45rC>AM MST, ""David B."" wrote <mhgjstFl3g8U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 27/08/2025 10:12, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:28, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:14, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:03, David B. wrote:
    A discussion about an iMac - much like mine!

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253955152?sortBy=rank

    I'll run EtreCheck and post the result for review shortly.

    I clicked on the link provided by Allan Jones and this is what I saw:- >>>>>
    https://postimg.cc/xXrJKfCt

    I'll find a new way to access EtreCheck!

    I went here and downloaded the software:-

    https://www.etrecheck.com/en/index.html

    A zip file (13.5 MB) was downloaded and automatically opened to show
    an Application of 25.4 MB.

    However - no new Application is listed in my Applications folder!
    (Nor in my list of Installations)

    Now I'm going to run it anyway!

    Here is a full copy of my EtreCheck report:-

    https://pastebin.com/pnZjDzpq

    It appears, to me, as if there is no longer an SSD in operation in my
    so-called Fusion Drive.

    Do you agree? Comments welcome.

    *BUMP*

    I thought this was settled -- even with Gremlin's help if I recall. Yes, the SSD part of your Fusion drive is not functional.

    My, my memory (personal!) must be really shot. I don't recall Gremlin
    being involved at all!
    I have had long discussions about the situation with ChatGPT and long
    before the failure
    I arranged for my iMac to boot and operate from a 1TB external SSD. That doesn't show up in the EtreCheck report because I deliberately removed
    it from its Thunderbolt connection before scanning.

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  • From Brock McNuggets@brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com to alt.computer.workshop,uk.comp.sys.mac on Sat Aug 30 15:50:45 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.comp.sys.mac

    On Aug 30, 2025 at 8:46:45rC>AM MST, ""David B."" wrote <mhgkn5Fl858U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 30/08/2025 16:37, Brock McNuggets wrote:
    On Aug 30, 2025 at 8:32:45rC>AM MST, ""David B."" wrote
    <mhgjstFl3g8U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 27/08/2025 10:12, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:28, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:14, David B. wrote:
    On 27/08/2025 09:03, David B. wrote:
    A discussion about an iMac - much like mine!

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253955152?sortBy=rank

    I'll run EtreCheck and post the result for review shortly.

    I clicked on the link provided by Allan Jones and this is what I saw:- >>>>>>
    https://postimg.cc/xXrJKfCt

    I'll find a new way to access EtreCheck!

    I went here and downloaded the software:-

    https://www.etrecheck.com/en/index.html

    A zip file (13.5 MB) was downloaded and automatically opened to show >>>>> an Application of 25.4 MB.

    However - no new Application is listed in my Applications folder!
    (Nor in my list of Installations)

    Now I'm going to run it anyway!

    Here is a full copy of my EtreCheck report:-

    https://pastebin.com/pnZjDzpq

    It appears, to me, as if there is no longer an SSD in operation in my
    so-called Fusion Drive.

    Do you agree? Comments welcome.

    *BUMP*

    I thought this was settled -- even with Gremlin's help if I recall. Yes, the >> SSD part of your Fusion drive is not functional.

    My, my memory (personal!) must be really shot. I don't recall Gremlin
    being involved at all!

    I could be wrong... but I think you posted it, I looked briefly on the move
    and did not have much to add, and he came in and mocked me and noted the SSD error. Maybe that was another topic.

    I have had long discussions about the situation with ChatGPT and long
    before the failure
    I arranged for my iMac to boot and operate from a 1TB external SSD. That doesn't show up in the EtreCheck report because I deliberately removed
    it from its Thunderbolt connection before scanning.

    Fair enough.
    --
    It's impossible for someone who is at war with themselves to be at peace with you.
    --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2