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How can I find out what's taking so much space on my hard drive? (should 100GB M.I.A)
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eerie eric
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Aug 4, 2008, 01:29 PM
 
I have a MacBookPro3,1 and I'm using OSX 10.5.2

I've transferred all my larger movie and music files over to an external...but there is still 100GB unaccounted for.

Is there a way to search for large files, check for duplicate files, etc?
     
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Aug 4, 2008, 01:38 PM
 
     
zombie punk
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Aug 4, 2008, 02:08 PM
 
Omni has a trial version that does the analysis but does not allow you to delete files from within the app.
     
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Aug 5, 2008, 03:27 AM
 
Whatsize, seconded.
     
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Aug 5, 2008, 10:01 AM
 
what size works for me..
     
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Aug 6, 2008, 10:49 AM
 
Originally Posted by zombie punk View Post
Omni has a trial version that does the analysis but does not allow you to delete files from within the app.
To clarify zombie's post - OmniDiskSweeper is the software that they are referring to.
     
zombie punk
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Aug 6, 2008, 10:58 AM
 
Thanks for the clarification - I guess that was vague!
     
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Aug 13, 2008, 06:43 PM
 
just tried jdiskreport and it really rocks and its free.
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Aug 13, 2008, 07:07 PM
 
I love DiskInventoryX, which is free, as well, and lets you delete content right from within the window.
     
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Aug 13, 2008, 10:23 PM
 
DiskInventoryX is old.

GrandPerspective has left it in the dust in terms of UI and features.
     
   
 
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