keeshadog2001
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Q: Quick Storage Question

Just a really quick question.  On my Macbook Pro is says I have 215gb free of 250gb.  So I understand that I have 215gb free.  I'm curious why it shows a bar where it explains that 105gb were used on Apps, etc.  Is that being taken from the 215gb it says I have free or is that bar that shows Apps, etc. something else?  Btw, I haven't downloaded any Apps, this is the stuff that came with my Macbook.  Thanks for answering my question! 

MacBook Pro with Retina display

Posted on Mar 24, 2016 8:26 PM

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  • by ChitlinsCC,Helpful

    ChitlinsCC ChitlinsCC Mar 25, 2016 1:14 PM in response to keeshadog2001
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    Mar 25, 2016 1:14 PM in response to keeshadog2001

    keeshadog2001 wrote:

     

    Just a really quick question.  On my Macbook Pro is says I have 215gb free of 250gb.  So I understand that I have 215gb free.  I'm curious why it shows a bar where it explains that 105gb were used on Apps, etc.  Is that being taken from the 215gb it says I have free or is that bar that shows Apps, etc. something else?  Btw, I haven't downloaded any Apps, this is the stuff that came with my Macbook.  Thanks for answering my question! 

    Is it possible that you misread "MB" and reported it as "gb" ??

     

    Run Disk Utility > take screenshot > then post it here  (Command + SHIFT > 4 > SPACEBAR > click the "camera cursor" on the window) = like this

  • by OGELTHORPE,Helpful

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Mar 25, 2016 1:13 PM in response to keeshadog2001
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    Mar 25, 2016 1:13 PM in response to keeshadog2001

    If you are looking at the display from 'About this Mac', be advised that the program that generates it has a bug.  Often, but not always, a Spotlight reindex will correct it:

     

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201716

     

    The accuracy of the information presented should not be relied upon.

     

    If you need reliable information, download from the Internet OmniDiskSweeper and Grand Perspective (both free) and open them. They will show all of your files and the respective sizes.

     

    Ciao.