macbook pro incorrectly showing hard disk space available

Hello samonguitar,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. We recommend checking your storage while in safe mode. Starting in safe mode allows your Mac to run certain checks, remove caches, and prevent login items from automatically launching. This can isolate possible third party issues. Use the steps and information in the following resource for assistance with safe mode: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

Let us know the results. Be sure to include any other steps that you may have tried.

Cheers!

Samonguitar,

Thanks for verifying the behavior in safe mode as well. We suggest trying to free up some space to see if it updates or changes. This resource can assist you:

Find and delete files on your Mac

We look forward to your response.

Best wishes!

samonguitar,

That would depend on the particular app. To help further isolate this behavior, lets see if you can get updated to the latest macOS 12.5.1 using the steps below:

1. Before continuing, it's a good idea to back up your Mac.

2. From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose System Preferences.

3. Click Software Update in the System Preferences window. Can't find Software Update?

4. Software Update now checks for new software.

• If Software Update finds new software, click Update Now or Upgrade Now to install. You might be asked to restart or enter an administrator password.

• If Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, then no new software is currently available for your Mac model.

You can also find those steps in this resource: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

Updating can sometimes help to address unexpected behaviors, and further isolate a software conflict.

Let us know your results, and we'll keep moving forward from there.