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Kernel Hogging Memory?
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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For some reason, tonight I can't open my iTunes. I get a "not enough memory" error. So naturally I opened Activity Monitor and noticed that my Kernel Task is taking 48MB of Real Ram and almost a GIG of Virtual RAM. What's the deal? So far I uninstalled "Flip4Mac WMV Player" and "Little Snitch" and I've restarted 3 times and nothing has helped. Can anyone explain why I can't open iTunes? This is the first time I've had this problem since OS X, I should have plenty of RAM to run iTunes (768MB). Something's definitely wrong.
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Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Did you maybe install a kernel extension with a memory leak?
This is why I never install third party stuff that requires a kernel extension.
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Originally Posted by TETENAL
Did you maybe install a kernel extension with a memory leak?
This is why I never install third party stuff that requires a kernel extension.
How do I find out if I have Kernel Extensions installed?
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Professional Poster
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: South Detroit
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You probably installed a theme recently that isn't iTunes compliant. I've seen that when I was trying to theme iTunes without using ShapeShifter. Try reinstalling iTunes fresh!
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Well... the last thing I did to my computer was try Max's new Aqua Extreme theme with the Installer. Then I didn't like it, so I used the "Restore" feature. That may be the problem. Lemme try re-installing iTunes and see what happens.
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I reinstalled iTunes and all is good now. But, what I still can't figure out is... why is my Kernel_Task taking up so much RAM? Is this normal?
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Clinically Insane
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
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48 MB is not a lot of RAM.
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Chuck
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Northern California
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Mine it taking up more than that, it's fine.
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Mac OS X 10.5.0, Mac Pro 2.66GHz/2 GB RAM/X1900 XT, 23" ACD
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Little Snitch is one to watch. It's pretty low-level and can cause problems. I even got a kernel panic uninstalling one beta version.
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