why is the "Manage" button not visible after choosing apple menu "about this mac", and clicking storage? could it be that i am not an "administrator"? (although being owner of this macbook pro)

MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Sep 3, 2020 6:48 AM

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Sharhari

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Sep 3, 2020 7:01 AM in response to DutchForBeginners

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

"Manage button is available only in macOS Sierra or later."

Hope it helps.

Sep 3, 2020 9:00 AM in response to Sharhari

Dear Sharhari

Very helpful indeed, i will upgrade from el Capitan to Sierra..

thanks and

beat regards

-Sander

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why is the "Manage" button not visible after choosing apple menu "about this mac", and clicking storage? could it be that i am not an "administrator"? (although being owner of this macbook pro)