How to delete Other storage

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How to delete Other storage

My system cannot be updated because of insufficient storage. I need 17GB where less than 14GB are available due to over 1/2 of memory is being used in "Other" storage. Q1: How do I fix this problem. Q2: How do I keep this problem from happening again.

Does the system need to be reinstalled back to factory conditions?

If so, please give step by step instructions on preserving files before restart/reinstall.

Like others, I purchased 2TB of Icloud storage, but want to be sure all of memory on MacBook is transferred and backed up. before going to factory settings.

Thanks

Windows, Windows 6

Posted on May 26, 2021 5:51 PM

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May 26, 2021 6:33 PM in response to darrylask

darrylask wrote:

My system cannot be updated because of insufficient storage. I need 17GB where less than 14GB are available due to over 1/2 of memory is being used in "Other" storage. Q1: How do I fix this problem. Q2: How do I keep this problem from happening again.

Does the system need to be reinstalled back to factory conditions?

If so, please give step by step instructions on preserving files before restart/reinstall.

Like others, I purchased 2TB of Icloud storage, but want to be sure all of memory on MacBook is transferred and backed up. before going to factory settings.

Thanks

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

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