When I click on Get Info about my Macintosh HD, it says there is 23GB of used space. But when I check all folders on that harddrive, they only take 19GB. Anyone know where remaining used 4GB are?
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Missing space on harddrive
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There are plenty of files/folders that are hidden from the Finder.
Use an application such as OmniDiskSweeper to see where everything is.
Use an application such as OmniDiskSweeper to see where everything is.
Thanks.
Though, those hidden files are necessary, aren't they? If I can't delete them, I don't mind whether they are there.
Just wanted to know what happened with my free space.
In most cases, yes, they are hidden for a reason.
But OmniDiskSweeper will show you how big everything is, and where it is. It won't delete anything automagically.
But OmniDiskSweeper will show you how big everything is, and where it is. It won't delete anything automagically.