HT201364 How can I reduce space on the startup disc to enable the download of Mavericks?

How can I reduce space on the startup disc to enable the download of Mavericks? I have enough overall disc space but the update won't download and tells me to reduce "startup" disc space.

I have enough overall disc space but the update won't download and tells me to reduce "startup" disc space.
How much free space do you have?
This warning usually indicates, that your free disk space is critically low.
Empty you Trash, delete files that you do not need at all, and move large media files, like iPhoto libraries or videos to an external drive.

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For information about the Other category in the Storage display, see this support article. If the Storage display seems to be inaccurate, try rebuilding the Spotlight index.
Empty the Trash if you haven't already done so. If you use iPhoto, empty its internal Trash first:
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Do the same in other applications, such as Aperture, that have an internal Trash feature. Then restart the computer. That will temporarily free up some space.
According to Apple documentation, you need at least 9 GB of available space on the startup volume (as shown in the Finder Info window) for normal operation—not the mythical 10%, 15%, or any other percentage. You also need enough space left over to allow for growth of the data. There is little or no performance advantage to having more available space than the minimum Apple recommends. Available storage space that you'll never use is wasted space.
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See this support article for some simple ways to free up storage space.
You can more effectively use a tool such as OmniDiskSweeper (ODS) or GrandPerspective (GP) to explore the volume and find out what's taking up the space. You can also delete files with it, but don't do that unless you're sure that you know what you're deleting and that all data is safely backed up. That means you have multiple backups, not just one. Note that ODS only works with OS X 10.8 or later. If you're running an older OS version, use GP.
Deleting files inside a photo or iTunes library will corrupt the library. Changes to such a library must be made from within the application that created it. The same goes for Mail files.
Proceed further only if the problem isn't solved by the above steps.
ODS or GP can't see the whole filesystem when you run it just by double-clicking; it only sees files that you have permission to read. To see everything, you have to run it as root.
Back up all data now.
If you have more than one user account, make sure you're logged in as an administrator. The administrator account is the one that was created automatically when you first set up the computer.
Install the app you downloaded in the Applications folder as usual. Quit it if it's running.
Triple-click anywhere in the corresponding line of text below on this page to select it, then copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C:
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Launch the built-in Terminal application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
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The application window will open, eventually showing all files in all folders, sorted by size. It may take a few minutes for the app to finish scanning.
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When you're done with the app, quit it and also quit Terminal.

How do i save space on my startup disc?

how do i save space on my startup disc?

By limiting what you install on it. A useful tool is OmniDiskSweeper, downloaded from the Internet (free), which will show all of your files and the respective sizes. You may use this to select what files you wish to prune from your internal drive.
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HT201364 How can i create space to download OS X Mavericks ?

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Welcome to Apple Support Communities
You need to delete files and uninstall applications you do not need from your MacBook Air or move them to an external drive.
See > http://thexlab.com/faqs/freeingspace.html

HT201364 how do i make space on my startup disk?

how do i make space on my startup disk?

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If you are an iMovie/ Final Cut user, both apps have their own individual Trash location that needs to be emptied, too!
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Delete any old or no longer needed emails and/or archive to disc, flash drives or external hard drive, older emails you want to save.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2506
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HT201364 How can I reduce space on the startup disc to enable the download of Mavericks?

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