Unable to delete Updates folder

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Unable to delete Updates folder

Hi. I have a MacBook Pro with Catalina OS 10.15.4 with 128GB hard drive. I see that the folder Library/Updates has ~8GB. I am unable to delete the folders/files (lot of PKG) and claim that space. Also, there is a notification saying that I need to update to 10.15.6. When I click on update, the machine restarts - but the update is not happening at all. I am suspecting due to lack of space in my hard drive, which I am hoping will be cleared by deleting the files from Updates. Appreciate your help and response. Thank you.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 20, 2020 8:33 PM

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CarlAVII

Community Specialist

Jul 23, 2020 6:36 PM in response to Catalina_questions

Hey there, Catalina_questions,

Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities. We see that you're having trouble installing the macOS Catalina 10.15.6 update and you have concerns it's related to not having enough disk space. We're happy to help!

Based on what you describe as happening when you try to update, it is possible the issue is related to low disk space. To solve that problem, we recommend utilizing the following Apple Support articles:

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

Optimize storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

Once you've made space, you should be able to install the update successfully. If you still have trouble, though, don't hesitate to respond back.

Cheers!

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Answer 2

Jul 23, 2020 9:24 PM in response to CarlAVII

I have 10.15.4 and 10.15.5 update pkg files in the /library/update folder, but I am already on 10.15.6. How can I remove those files, it is taking up space, and I am afraid it will cause the next update to fail.

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Answer 3

Jul 23, 2020 8:20 PM in response to CarlAVII

Thanks. I had another question in my post, which was about deleting the "Updates" folder. This folder has ~8GB, which I am not able to delete. Can you please let me know how I can delete? Thank you

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