How to check hard disk space?

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How to check hard disk space?

Hi, I have an iMac that I've had for a few years, when I took it into the Mac store several months ago to have something checked, they said that my hard drive is almost full, she could see a breakdown of what types of files are taking up the space. Since then I haven't been able to figure out how to check the disk space on my computer. I'm running OS X version 10.3.9. Anyone have any hints? Thanks...

PowerMac6, Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Posted on Jul 15, 2007 9:38 PM

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stedman1

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Jul 15, 2007 9:44 PM in response to jayfram

HI Jay: A great program to check what is using up the Hard Drive space is "What Size" and it is available here: http://www.id-design.com/software/whatsize/

Stedman

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jayfram Author

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Jul 16, 2007 7:07 AM in response to stedman1

Thanks, I'll check it out ... But isn't there something in OS X itself that at least tells you how much disk space is used vs. how much is free? I thought at one time after much digging around I finally found that, but now I can't remember how I found it and I don't want to spend an hour searching for it again. 😉

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Duane

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Jul 16, 2007 11:36 AM in response to jayfram

Single click on the hard drive icon. Use the "Get Info..." menu item to open an info window. That will tell you the information you seek.

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jayfram Author

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Jul 16, 2007 7:39 PM in response to Duane

That worked - thanks! (I only have 4.83 gigs available .. yikes!)

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