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Application Memory

I'm using a MacBook Pro (mid 2012 model). I'm getting error messages that I'm running out of application memory space on the startup disk, even with only 1 program open. Machine is running VERY sluggishly. Restarting helps a bit, but not for long. Where can I go to clean out any virtual memory?
On a possibly related note, Dropbox and Safari have been malfunctioning as well. Dropbox will frequently not be able to connect, and Safari locks up immediately when opened. Thanks for any help!

Posted on Feb 21, 2013 11:24 AM

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User profile for user: dominic23
dominic23
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Feb 21, 2013 11:29 AM in response to degmusic

Hope this helps.


1. Empty Trash.

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10677


2. Delete "Recovered Messages", if any.


Hold the option key down and click "Go" menu in the Finder menu bar.


Select "Library" from the dropdown.


Library > Mail > V2 > Mailboxes

Delete "Recovered Messages", if any.

Empty Trash. Restart.



3. Repair Disk


Steps 1 through 7


http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5836

4. For more on this:

http://pondini.org/OSX/DiskSpace.html

http://pondini.org/OSX/LionStorage.html



Best.

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