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Can I delete “swapfile0” large file 1.07 GB running on iMac pro Mac OS High Sierra?

Thanking you in advance

Posted on Apr 19, 2019 11:02 AM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2019 11:05 AM

If it's in /private/var/vm/, no. These files are created and removed by the system as necessary; any which exist are in use.

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Apr 19, 2019 11:05 AM in response to oskar200

If it's in /private/var/vm/, no. These files are created and removed by the system as necessary; any which exist are in use.

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oskar200 Author

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Apr 19, 2019 11:10 AM in response to Niel

Thank you but does this relate to using 3rd party software?

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Apr 19, 2019 11:14 AM in response to oskar200

No.

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oskar200 Author

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Apr 19, 2019 11:16 AM in response to Niel

Thank you!

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