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I have factory reset my Macbook Air and it still is showing only 36 GB of available space on my 128 GB hard drive. I need to clear up space.

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Posted on Jan 4, 2021 8:21 AM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2021 8:25 AM

ericsttt wrote:

I have factory reset my Macbook Air and it still is showing only 36 GB of available space on my 128 GB hard drive. I need to clear up space.


Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac


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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996


See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15


User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142


Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more

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Jan 4, 2021 8:25 AM in response to ericsttt

ericsttt wrote:

I have factory reset my Macbook Air and it still is showing only 36 GB of available space on my 128 GB hard drive. I need to clear up space.


Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac


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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996


See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15


User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142


Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more

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