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How to remove excess 'Other Storage' space?

I removed Windows Boot Camp from my MacBook a couple of months ago. I didn't need the extra space until now, I have the 256 GB solid-state drive, and it states that 140 GB is being used by 'Other Storage' which was approximately the amount of storage that Boot Camp was taking up while I had Windows running on the Mac.


Would anyone be able to suggest how to get rid of this excess space or guide me to the right place for a solution? Thanks in advance :)

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 29, 2021 7:12 AM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2021 7:14 AM

tysik wrote:

I removed Windows Boot Camp from my MacBook a couple of months ago. I didn't need the extra space until now, I have the 256 GB solid-state drive, and it states that 140 GB is being used by 'Other Storage' which was approximately the amount of storage that Boot Camp was taking up while I had Windows running on the Mac.

Would anyone be able to suggest how to get rid of this excess space or guide me to the right place for a solution? Thanks in advance :)


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 29, 2021 7:14 AM in response to tysik

tysik wrote:

I removed Windows Boot Camp from my MacBook a couple of months ago. I didn't need the extra space until now, I have the 256 GB solid-state drive, and it states that 140 GB is being used by 'Other Storage' which was approximately the amount of storage that Boot Camp was taking up while I had Windows running on the Mac.

Would anyone be able to suggest how to get rid of this excess space or guide me to the right place for a solution? Thanks in advance :)


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


How to remove excess 'Other Storage' space?

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