Why is my System Data to large?

I have on more than one occasion now had to completely reset my computer so make space for the newest OS because my System Data only continues to get bigger until I can no longer use the computer.

MacBook Air

Posted on Nov 12, 2022 02:21 PM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2022 03:28 PM

In addition to the other replies, System Data is controlled by macOS.


It mainly consists of:

  • Time Machine local snapshot. These are created hourly, and typically are erased within a 24 hr period.
  • Spotlight indexes.
  • iCloud data stored locally.
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Why is my System Data to large?

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