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127gb's of my 250gb SSD is in the Other file - last time I tried to remove files, it doubled in size -what do I do?

127gb's of my 250gb SSD is in the Other file - last time I tried to remove files, it doubled in size -what do I do?

I tried deleting all the files - this is when the amount in Other doubled. I need the drive space. I can't believe there is nothing I can do


I have a MacBook Pro - 2013 version

Posted on Feb 6, 2021 3:58 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2021 4:57 PM

Zonegate wrote:

127gb's of my 250gb SSD is in the Other file - last time I tried to remove files, it doubled in size -what do I do?
I tried deleting all the files - this is when the amount in Other doubled. I need the drive space. I can't believe there is nothing I can do

I have a MacBook Pro - 2013 version



Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac


How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996


See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15


User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142


Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more

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Feb 6, 2021 4:57 PM in response to Zonegate

Zonegate wrote:

127gb's of my 250gb SSD is in the Other file - last time I tried to remove files, it doubled in size -what do I do?
I tried deleting all the files - this is when the amount in Other doubled. I need the drive space. I can't believe there is nothing I can do

I have a MacBook Pro - 2013 version



Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac


How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996


See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15


User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142


Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more

127gb's of my 250gb SSD is in the Other file - last time I tried to remove files, it doubled in size -what do I do?

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