Macbook start up disk full problem

arcticfox · 11-01-10, 07:06 PM

Have started to get an error recently on my Macbook, which is annoying me. Bear in mind that I mainly use the Macbook for surfing the net, hardly use any applications at all.

Anyway, after a while surfing, the screen sometimes freezes and then eventually a box comes up saying something that I have no space left on my start up disk for applications and I end up having to restart.

Now, I have plenty memory on the mackbook but i have no idea why this message keeps appearing.

Any ideas/remedies?

chigley · 11-01-10, 07:07 PM

Select your HDD, hit Command+I, screenshot (Command+Shift+4 then spacebar) and post

beezer123 · 11-01-10, 07:09 PM

On my macbook, it says my startup disk is almost full...how do i empty it or fix it? - Yahoo! Answers

This might help

arcticfox · 11-01-10, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chigley

Select your HDD, hit Command+I, screenshot (Command+Shift+4 then spacebar) and post

Hope this works, lol

chigley · 11-01-10, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by arcticfox

Hope this works, lol

That's showing 50GB free... when did it last show the message?

arcticfox · 11-01-10, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chigley

That's showing 50GB free... when did it last show the message?

bout 30 minutes ago

I dont have anything running (that i know off) apart from Firefox. On internet explorer I would be able to clear temporary internet files but am unsure how to do that on a Macbook. Just cleared history and trash.

Djoscar · 11-01-10, 07:38 PM

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Hi There,

Me too! Same model, and same errors.
The warning is a RAM issue.

How much RAM does your Mac have? If it's 2 Dimms, then your in luck. Simply remove the Dimm from the Bottom slot (take the top one out first), and restart from the 1 DIMM.

If you've only got the 1 Dimm that came with it, you'll need to replace it. (About £50 per 1GB).

You'll need a mini jewelers screwdriver to get the RAM out/replaced...

That should fix your problems & pass the hardware test.

I wiped my HD and couldn't re-install the OS because of this... Back up and running now... (Wish I'd done Hardware test before all the 'Writing zero's etc. that it recommended in the other thread.) Hope this helps...

Might be useful.. This was an answer to the same question someone else asked.

Crostini · 11-01-10, 08:46 PM

Having spoken to an Apple Tech Guy, he has suggested looking at this.

Apple - Support - Discussions - start up disc is full ...

saulyx · 11-01-10, 10:27 PM

I think it's the ram you should be looking at

elliotknell · 12-01-10, 12:29 AM

It can be both the ram and the hdd, i've had this problem on my old PowerMac G4 (those 10 gig hard drives sure fill up quick!)

There's a utility called CleanMyMac that can give you a good idea of what might be clogging up your disk/memory. I know there is a free version available for download, but i don't know how much it will let you do as opposed to the paid.

Schism · 12-01-10, 12:43 AM

Also download a program called Oynx, it has fixed any problems for me so far on my Mac

chrismacboo · 19-11-10, 07:30 AM

im having a problem.. always telling to delete files.. when i checked 109 gb used available 1.89gb but i checked all infos including applications all in all not even half is consumed. please help.

**ryan1087** · 19-11-10, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by chrismacboo

im having a problem.. always telling to delete files.. when i checked 109 gb used available 1.89gb but i checked all infos including applications all in all not even half is consumed. please help.

Have you tried what is suggested above?

chrismacboo · 19-11-10, 08:38 AM

yeah i did even downloaded cleanmymac but i can't check my ram but i checked from the "about my mac" there are 2 rams and both r ok..

arcticfox · 19-11-10, 02:41 PM

If you have the installation disks, have you tried running the "repair disk" utility? I did that and it found a fault, repaired it and I stopped getting the message.

chrismacboo · 19-11-10, 07:02 PM

which one is this? the disk included when i bought this mac? i have with me. ok, will try it then. thanks!

**ryan1087** · 19-11-10, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chrismacboo

which one is this? the disk included when i bought this mac? i have with me. ok, will try it then. thanks!

You get two supplied with purchase, one is the operating system (Mac OS) and the other is an applications disk including iphoto, imovie and all that.

You need the operating disk, boot it up with that and up the top should be a menu bar, in the menu bar you should find disk utility. Click that and click on your hdd and click repair.

chrismacboo · 20-11-10, 02:33 AM

but by doing so, it won't erase all my files and applications? ok, will try it now. will inform you what happens. sorry, this is my first time experiencing this after 2 years 6 months my macbook with me. i love my macbook, i never reformatted this since and never i got headache of any virus or bugs. anyway, thanks, man!

arcticfox · 20-11-10, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chrismacboo

but by doing so, it won't erase all my files and applications? ok, will try it now. will inform you what happens. sorry, this is my first time experiencing this after 2 years 6 months my macbook with me. i love my macbook, i never reformatted this since and never i got headache of any virus or bugs. anyway, thanks, man!

if you just use the "repair disk" utility, it wont erase any data.

Maxx · 20-11-10, 11:53 AM

You can also just go to Applications -> Utilities -> Disk Utilities if you can't find the install disk.

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arcticfox blah blah blah Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Here Posts: 18,023	Macbook start up disk full problem Have started to get an error recently on my Macbook, which is annoying me. Bear in mind that I mainly use the Macbook for surfing the net, hardly use any applications at all. Anyway, after a while surfing, the screen sometimes freezes and then eventually a box comes up saying something that I have no space left on my start up disk for applications and I end up having to restart. Now, I have plenty memory on the mackbook but i have no idea why this message keeps appearing. Any ideas/remedies? __________________ Free Nintendo 3DS Free iPhone 4 Free PS3 Free iPad 2

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11-01-10, 08:46 PM	#8
Crostini iPod Nano 1GB Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 64	Having spoken to an Apple Tech Guy, he has suggested looking at this. Apple - Support - Discussions - start up disc is full ... __________________

12-01-10, 12:29 AM	#10
elliotknell iPod 20gb Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 673	It can be both the ram and the hdd, i've had this problem on my old PowerMac G4 (those 10 gig hard drives sure fill up quick!) There's a utility called CleanMyMac that can give you a good idea of what might be clogging up your disk/memory. I know there is a free version available for download, but i don't know how much it will let you do as opposed to the paid. Last edited by elliotknell; 12-01-10 at 12:33 AM..

12-01-10, 12:43 AM	#11
Schism Mini Mac Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 7,402	Also download a program called Oynx, it has fixed any problems for me so far on my Mac __________________ Free XBox

11-01-10, 07:07 PM	#2
chigley Mini Mac Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bolton/London (home/uni.) Posts: 8,424	Select your HDD, hit Command+I, screenshot (Command+Shift+4 then spacebar) and post

11-01-10, 10:27 PM	#9
saulyx iPod 20gb Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 401	I think it's the ram you should be looking at

19-11-10, 07:30 AM	#12
chrismacboo iPod Shuffle Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 6	hello problem startup disc full im having a problem.. always telling to delete files.. when i checked 109 gb used available 1.89gb but i checked all infos including applications all in all not even half is consumed. please help.

19-11-10, 08:38 AM	#14
chrismacboo iPod Shuffle Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 6	yeah i did even downloaded cleanmymac but i can't check my ram but i checked from the "about my mac" there are 2 rams and both r ok.. Last edited by chrismacboo; 19-11-10 at 08:42 AM..

19-11-10, 02:41 PM	#15
arcticfox blah blah blah Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Here Posts: 18,023	If you have the installation disks, have you tried running the "repair disk" utility? I did that and it found a fault, repaired it and I stopped getting the message. __________________ Free Nintendo 3DS Free iPhone 4 Free PS3 Free iPad 2

19-11-10, 07:02 PM	#16
chrismacboo iPod Shuffle Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 6	installation disk which one is this? the disk included when i bought this mac? i have with me. ok, will try it then. thanks!

20-11-10, 02:33 AM	#18
chrismacboo iPod Shuffle Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 6	but by doing so, it won't erase all my files and applications? ok, will try it now. will inform you what happens. sorry, this is my first time experiencing this after 2 years 6 months my macbook with me. i love my macbook, i never reformatted this since and never i got headache of any virus or bugs. anyway, thanks, man!

20-11-10, 11:53 AM	#20
Maxx iBook Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,242	You can also just go to Applications -> Utilities -> Disk Utilities if you can't find the install disk. __________________ Paying for final green needed to cash out on select.fj Clicky Free iPhone 3GS Received: Samsung Digital Camera \| 2 Green Custom Order from FJ Browsing eXceem as a guest? Sign up now!

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