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jumpdrew

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Q: imac says "startup disk is full" and wont complete turn on sequence??

My imac is about 18 months old. Latest software download.

Will not start up properly. After the Apple Logo, sign comes up on the screen stating "startup disk is full".

Im not sure what to do.

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Posted on Mar 27, 2012 5:39 AM

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Q: imac says "startup disk is full" and wont complete turn on sequence??

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by Dave B.,

Dave B. Mar 27, 2012 6:18 PM in response to jumpdrew
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Mar 27, 2012 6:18 PM in response to jumpdrew

Do you have reason to think it is correct and is full, i.e., was it slowing down and giving spinning beachballs? Or do you know the HDD was not full and it is a mistake?

You can start from your system disk (unless you have installed Lion and then you start from Recovery Disk). Then you can get at the disk and delete stuff to make room - http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/freeingspace.html
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