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Q: What do I do when startup disc is full?

Error message says startup disc full, although I've backed up to time machine.  What is solution?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.5), I've backed up to time machine

Posted on Sep 23, 2013 9:52 AM

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Sep 23, 2013 10:34 AM in response to casey78
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    Sep 23, 2013 10:34 AM in response to casey78

    Move items you don't need on it, such as the iTunes and iPhoto libraries, to another drive, verify they work in the new location, and then delete them from the internal drive. If you don't need something at all, drag it to the Trash and empty it.

     

    The volume containing the Time Machine backup shouldn't be used for this purpose.

     

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