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Will not let me delete because disk is full

Posted on May 28, 2022 11:53 PM

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May 29, 2022 10:30 AM in response to jewelled79

jewelled79 wrote:

Will not let me delete because disk is full


You may be able to get into SafeBoot mode and do some house cleaning from there—



In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.


SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support login and see below:



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

Free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support


See used and available storage space on your Mac

See used and available storage space on your Mac - Apple Support


What Apple used to label "Other" is now labeled "System Data".


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

What is “Other” storage on a Mac, and how… - Apple Community



SSD like to have 20-25% free storage at all times to operate efficiently

HDD can get by on a bit less 10-15% free storage at all times


Don't choke your storage so full...is the take home lesson.


May 29, 2022 2:41 PM in response to jewelled79

That is because you filled up the space and the computer cannot function. you need to remember that you need to have a minimum of 10 - 15 GB of empty space all the time so it can function properly.


You have a tiny hard drive and Monterey - at a minimum - requires 26 GB of empty space for the download and install.You will either need to delete or move that many files (plus the 10 minimum) to an external drive. You may want to rethink your plans of installing Monterey on such a tiny drive.

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