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Fairlane61
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Q: my macbook is telling me that my startup disc is full what do I do to empty it

My MACBOOK keeps displaying "start up disk is full".  I have looked at multiple searches regarding how to rectify the problem without luck.  The response I got on apples support page was only relevant if you spoke martian.  Can anyone help with step by step layman terms please

MacBook Pro with Retina display

Posted on Jul 11, 2016 3:07 AM

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Q: my macbook is telling me that my startup disc is full what do I do to empty it

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  • by Ptaxey,

    Ptaxey Ptaxey Jul 11, 2016 3:12 AM in response to Fairlane61
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    Jul 11, 2016 3:12 AM in response to Fairlane61

    You have a lot of files on your hard drive. To free up some space, first of all empty your Trash, clear Out Downloads and Desktop. Also you can clean up Music, Apps and Pictures.

  • by Fairlane61,

    Fairlane61 Fairlane61 Jul 11, 2016 8:53 PM in response to Ptaxey
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    Jul 11, 2016 8:53 PM in response to Ptaxey

    I have emptied downloads most documents all emails half my pics and stull

    getting the message.  Ive only had the mac book for 18 mths stirage should

    be better than that

    On 11 Jul 2016 6:12 pm, "Apple Support Communities Updates" <