I tried to update my computer to Monterey, but after the installer was downloaded it told me I didn't have enough storage left to download the update. The installer said it took up 12.1 GB of storage, so I deleted it, but this didn't free up any storage on my laptop. Does anybody know what I can do to fix this?
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MetalPetals Said:
"Mac Monterey Issues: I tried to update my computer to Monterey, but after the installer was downloaded it told me I didn't have enough storage left to download the update. The installer said it took up 12.1 GB of storage, so I deleted it, but this didn't free up any storage on my laptop. Does anybody know what I can do to fix this?"
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Mac Storage:
Clear Space:
Try clearing internal storage. Do so, though use of the following:
What Space to Clear:
A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:
Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:
Go Here: Manage Cookies and Website Data in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
Also...
B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:
Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.
Also...
C.See these Links:
MetalPetals Said:
"Mac Monterey Issues: I tried to update my computer to Monterey, but after the installer was downloaded it told me I didn't have enough storage left to download the update. The installer said it took up 12.1 GB of storage, so I deleted it, but this didn't free up any storage on my laptop. Does anybody know what I can do to fix this?"
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Mac Storage:
Clear Space:
Try clearing internal storage. Do so, though use of the following:
What Space to Clear:
A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:
Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:
Go Here: Manage Cookies and Website Data in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
Also...
B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:
Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.
Also...
C.See these Links:
You need some 45GB free in order to be able to install. It is not just the space for the installer, it needs to be decompressed, and there needs to be space to store the new files before the old ones are removed.
If you only had about the size of the installer, then you'd need to make room, even without considering installing. macOS needs some free space on the drive just to function properly. It is usually said that system drives need 10-15% free always.
You didn't say but if your computer has an SSD, when it's close to full it is hard on the SSD. I'd recommend that you move all photos, music, and videos to an external drive if possible to free up space. Consider replacing the disk drive with a larger capacity one.
https://pureinfotech.com/why-solid-state-drive-ssd-performance-slows-down/
Not enough storage for Monterey update
