I have several years worth of downloaded program as well as other files that have already been installed and, I would like to delete them to make more space available on my HD. Is it OK to delete these files?
Thanks in advance for any help with this issue.
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
What Apple device are you using?
You might consider copying them, or at least select files, to some sort of back up. You never know when or if you might need to reinstall something.
I am using a Mac Pro
I used to keep the installers of most everything until - a very long time later - I finally realized that by the time I may need it again, it was outdated and I needed to download or pay for a newer version because the old one was no longer compatible with my current OS. So, I've changed it a bit and now only keep installers for which no new installers/versions are available, or if I think I may want to revert to an earlier version. The remainder now wind up in the trash immediately after the install.
Not that it matters at all, but your profile says MBP, but you said a Mac Pro (two very different machines). But, as I said, in the context of your question, it does not matter at all.
Thanks for answering my question. You have save me a bunch of space. I am using a Mac Pro...what is a MBP?
MBP = Macbook Pro (laptop) - you might want to change your profile to show the right machine if you are using a Mac Pro (in some cases that does matter).
Is it OK to delete your downloaded program files after they have been installed?
