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How to figure out what is using HD space
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Q80
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Jul 28, 2010, 06:33 PM
 
i have an older 2006 macbook 110 gig.

I need to figure out what folder is using the most space and delete it. i have about 5mb free, i need atleast 50% of my hd free for new downloads
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Jul 28, 2010, 06:36 PM
 
OmniDiskSweeper (free)

You'll probably have to run it from the root user account in order to see everything.
     
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Jul 28, 2010, 08:36 PM
 
thanks that was perfect, freed up 30gb
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Jul 30, 2010, 10:51 PM
 
There's also WhatSize, but Omni's is nicer and free.
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