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Does anyone know how to delete hidden purchases so I don't have to download just to delete them?

I'm currently downloading TV shows I no longer need that were hidden in icloud so that they can be deleted off my computer.

But this is what is happening and I don't know how to fix it - I buy from the itunes store a TV program or music and it downloads but it also hides itself in icloud and so takes up space on my computer. I'd like to stop this from happening if there is one, cause so far every thing I've read or that has been suggested to me hasn't worked. I'd also like to find a way if possible to delete the hidden purchases from the computer without having to first download them which takes up time and also space on my already full computer. Can anyone help me??

Posted on Apr 13, 2013 5:56 PM

21 replies

Mar 7, 2015 8:18 AM in response to Chris CA

Here is a problem I have not seen addressed: All the videos I deleted from my computer are still in iCloud, taking up space there. What if I want to make room in my iCloud storage for new stuff? I am not allowed to delete stuff in iCloud unless I pay for the privilege (i.e. subscribe to iMatch). That's a crappy policy, in my opinion.

King_Penguin

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Mar 7, 2015 8:24 AM in response to celtic michigander

iTunes purchases don't take up any of your iCloud storage allowance. Your purchases will (depending upon the item type and your country) remain in the cloud whilst they remain in the store and you don't move countries, they don't use any of your free 5 gig or any additional iCloud storage that you've bought.