I have two folders on my Mac that show they are taking up 17 GB but when I open either one, they are empty. How do I free up the space? Or delete them? It will not delete.

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I have two folders on my Mac that show they are taking up 17 GB but when I open either one, they are empty. How do I free up the space? Or delete them? It will not delete.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 4, 2023 6:32 PM

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Ronasara

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Jul 5, 2023 9:14 AM in response to Callistads

You need to indicate the name of the two folders and where they reside. Most likely they are part of the Mac's operating system and may well contain hidden files which are necessary.

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Callistads Author

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Jul 5, 2023 12:42 PM in response to Ronasara

They are actually from a hand I once had on the computer. I since uninstalled the game.

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Callistads Author

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Jul 6, 2023 10:55 AM in response to Callistads

Game, not hand

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I have two folders on my Mac that show they are taking up 17 GB but when I open either one, they are empty. How do I free up the space? Or delete them? It will not delete.

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