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When selecting the disk where you want to install Mac OS it states that there is not enough space, what is the work around for this situation

Restarting the Mac is taking too long it looks like its hung and tried first aid to the process and did not help. now using the install Mac OS and When selecting the disk where you want to install Mac OS it states that there is not enough space, what is the work around for this situation.




iMac Pro

Posted on May 9, 2022 10:26 AM

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May 11, 2022 4:39 AM in response to sylvester15

Empty Space Requirements specific to the Big Sur. Apple states 35.6 GB Empty Space but suggest 50 GB


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When selecting the disk where you want to install Mac OS it states that there is not enough space, what is the work around for this situation

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