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I don't have enough storage to install MacOS Monterey

I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015). The program is asking for an additional 17GB. Where do I find an additional 17GB???


I have gone through and got rid of everything I could and downloaded items to an external hard drive, but I still don't have enough space.


Any ideas for me???


Posted on May 6, 2022 1:12 PM

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Posted on May 6, 2022 1:41 PM

See:

Free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support


Another option would be to save everything you want to keep to the external drive, and then do a clean install of mac OS.

(erase everything and reinstall)


How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support


Good luck!


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May 6, 2022 1:41 PM in response to 1234Grammy

See:

Free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support


Another option would be to save everything you want to keep to the external drive, and then do a clean install of mac OS.

(erase everything and reinstall)


How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support


Good luck!


I don't have enough storage to install MacOS Monterey

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