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i did not remove "previous user".. and i'm seeing (whatsize) that her & her library are taking up 5 of the 9 GB... but i'm pretty sure my stuff is mixed with hers.. is there any way (short of reformatting) to remove the previous user stuff?
thanks
judy

Judy:
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
With a new second hand computer the best resort is to do a complete erase and install. However, I understand any hesitation you might have to do this.
I suggest that you completely delete the previous user. Hopefully you are set up as an admin user and can administer the computer.
Here's how.
Login into your account as Admin user.
Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Accounts
Click gold padlock and authenticate (if locked)
Select former user's account in sidebar
Click on minus sign beneath Login Options
Click on delete completely when prompted.
Quit System Preferences.
This procedure will completely remove the Home folder of the previous owner. If you have been logging into and working out of your own account your stuff should be intact.
Please post back with further questions or comments.
Good luck.
cornelius

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