Q: macbook other storage

hi guys i need urgent help

i have 27gb on random other storage on my mackbook cant work out why this and cant fing out how it has got there i need to locate files somewhere to delete

but can where is this other data stored im on a macbook pro 2012 mid i5 13" please help

Mac Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Jul 3, 2015 5:22 AM

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by CT,

CT Jul 3, 2015 6:49 AM in response to abdulrashid
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Jul 3, 2015 6:49 AM in response to abdulrashid

5 Ways To Free Up Disk Space on Your OS X Mac

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Freeing space on your Mac OS X startup disk - The X Lab
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Lexiepex Jul 3, 2015 7:02 AM in response to abdulrashid
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Jul 3, 2015 7:02 AM in response to abdulrashid

If the total storage is not the same figure as in the Finder (Getinfo), you have to re-index Spotlight !!
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abdulrashid Jul 6, 2015 3:26 AM in response to Lexiepex
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Jul 6, 2015 3:26 AM in response to Lexiepex

ive check get info show as 27gb used in other storage in yellow
im stuck i have not stored any files nor picture what is this other storage where do i find these files stored?
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by OGELTHORPE,

OGELTHORPE Jul 6, 2015 3:29 AM in response to abdulrashid
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Jul 6, 2015 3:29 AM in response to abdulrashid

Here is the definition of OTHER:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202867

Among the data included in that category is the OSX. So not think that it must be deleted.

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