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I have an iMac with Monterrey 12.5 that is 2 years old. The system data is taking up 445.95 GB of 494.38 GB. How can I reduce the system data storage?

I have an iMac with Monterrey 12.5 that is 2 years old. The system data is taking up 445.95 GB of 494.38 GB. How can I reduce the system data storage?

iMac 24″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Aug 6, 2022 12:11 PM

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NCarolinastumped wrote:

I have an iMac with Monterrey 12.5 that is 2 years old. The system data is taking up 445.95 GB of 494.38 GB. How can I reduce the system data storage?


Do some house cleaning—


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


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Aug 7, 2022 8:00 AM in response to NCarolinastumped

NCarolinastumped wrote:

I have an iMac with Monterrey 12.5 that is 2 years old. The system data is taking up 445.95 GB of 494.38 GB. How can I reduce the system data storage?


Do some house cleaning—


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


Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support


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



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

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



I have an iMac with Monterrey 12.5 that is 2 years old. The system data is taking up 445.95 GB of 494.38 GB. How can I reduce the system data storage?

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