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jumbb Author

Level 1

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I can't access folder from a deleted iMac user to clear up space

Hi,

I deleted a username from my iMac following this steps: Delete a user or group on Mac - Apple Support

but I never got the option to delete the user's folder and now I have over 340gb on my computer's "System Data" that I can't access to delete.

The user's folder doesn't appear as (deleted) so I can't even restore the user to delete it from there, and all the folders inside are blocked, thus marking as zero bytes and I can't access them.

I don't know what to do to delete all this space. Thanks in advance.

Posted on Sep 5, 2022 10:17 AM

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BDAqua

Level 10

245,375 points

Posted on Sep 5, 2022 11:22 AM

Try this...

Do a Get info on your Santiago_1's Home folder, unlock the lock in the Get Info panel. Add you as it says you have Read & Write privileges.

Using the tiny gear icon, use the drop down to "Apply to enclosed items...

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