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where do i find the files that are blocking my start up disk so it is not 'full' anymore?

Am getting a message overtime i turn on saying my start up disk is full and it is also blocking me from starting Skype

Posted on Apr 29, 2015 1:13 AM

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Apr 29, 2015 2:48 AM in response to waterwalking

Go step by step and check.


1. Start up in Safe Mode.

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11212


2. Backup your computer.



3. Empty Trash.

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13806


4. Disk space / Time Machine / Local Snapshots

Local backups


http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4878


5. Delete old iOS Devices Backup.


iTunes > Preferences > Devices

Highlight the old Backups , press “Delete Backup” and then “OK”.


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US



6. Re-index Macintosh HD.


This will take a while. Wait until it is finished.


System Preferences > Spotlight > Privacy


http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2409

where do i find the files that are blocking my start up disk so it is not 'full' anymore?

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