Mac storage size wrong

My system says applications take up 70gb but the application folder is 16gb. I already re indexed the storage and it still says 70gb?

MacBook Pro Apple Silicon

Posted on Feb 7, 2023 7:14 PM

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Feb 9, 2023 12:24 PM in response to Nicky______

Hi Nicky______,

We want to get you some help with this issue. Please contact Apple Support for assistance. You might be able to reach Apple Support here: Contact Apple Support

Thanks!

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