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elise82828
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May 2, 2020
Question

Creative Cloud running insanely slow on brand new iMac

  • May 2, 2020
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I just bought a brand new iMac computer two days ago because my Macbook Pro crashed and had to be sent to Apple for repairs. I downloaded Premiere Pro and it took 10 minutes to open, and then everytime I click, it takes about a minute to catch up with me. I've restarted the computer multiple times, and I've even tried using it in safe mode but it doesn't help. My computer has 8GB, but according to Adobe's website, this shouldn't be an issue. I need to be able to use this application for both school and my job and I'm running out of options so any help would be greatly appreciated.

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MyerPj
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 2, 2020

Yes, the minimum memory requirement is 8GB, you can perhaps run it with that, but it might take, ah...10 minutes to open and about a minute to catch up everytime you click!

🙂

 

(In my 2011 computer build I had 16GB)

elise82828
Participant
May 2, 2020

Yeah, I'm going to try and swing for a better setup.

Legend
May 2, 2020

Actually, you should have read the recommended system requirements, not just the minimum. 8 GB of RAM is the bare minimum system requirements. However, Adobe now recommends at least 16 GB of RAM for even 1080p (FHD) work, and 32 GB or more RAM for 4k.

Inspiring
May 2, 2020

Can you post a screen shot of About This Mac (Apple Menu > About This Mac)? Remove the serial number before posting.

Do you have any anti virus or "disk cleaning" software on your computer?

Have you tried trashing preferences? 

What version of Premiere?

What are the properties of the source material you are working with?

 

MtD