Insufficient space on startup disk for updates

Not sure how and what to delete. Have deleted a lot of pictures but can't think of much else to delete.

See this FAQ on freeing up space on your startup disk.

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    Dear colleagues,
    I am running what I know is a large problem for a scientific application (tochnog) a finite element solver that runs from the Terminal. The application tries to solve 1,320,000 simultaneous linear equations. The problem starts when I use the Accelerate Framework as the Virtual Memory size jumps from 142 G to about 576 G after the library  (LAPACK) is called to solve the system.It does not do it if I use a solver that does not calls LAPACK inside Accelerate.
    The machine is a mac pro desktop with 8 GB of ram, the 2.66 GHz Quad-core Intel and the standard 640 GB hard drive. The system tells me that I have 487 GB available on hard drive.
    The top instruction in Terminal reads VM 129G vsize when starting. When I run the finite element application once the LAPACK library in the Accelerate framework gets called, the Virtual Memory (VM) jumps to 563 G vsize.
    After a short while, I get the "No enought room on startup disk for Application Memory error"
    This is a screen capture of the application attempting to solve the problem using the LAPACK library inside the Accelerate framework: Here are the numbers as reported by the activity Monitor.
    Tochnog Real Memory 6.68 GB
    System Memory  Free: 33.8 MB, Wired 378.8 MB, Active 5.06 GB, Inactive 2.53 GB, Used 7.96 GB.
    VM size 567.52 GB, Page ins 270.8 MB, Page outs 108.2 MB, Swap used 505 MB
    This is a screen copy of the same application solving the same problemwithout using the Accelerate framework.
    Tochnog Real Memory 1.96 GB,
    System Memory  Free: 4.52 MB, Wired 382.1 MB, Active 2.69 GB, Inactive 416.2 GB, Used 3.47 GB.
    VM size 148.60 GB, Page ins 288.8 MB, Page outs 108.2 MB, Swap used 2.5 MB
    I can not understand the disparity in the behavior for the same case. As I said before, the only difference is the use of Accelerate in the first case. Also, as you can see, I thought that 8 GB of ram memory was a lot.
    Your help will be greatly appreciated
    Best regards,
    F Lorenzo

    The OP had posted this question in the iMac Intel forum.
    I replied along similar lines, but suggested he repost this in the SL forum where I know there are usually several people who have a far better grasp of these issues than I.
    I would be interested in getting their take on this.
    Although, I think you are coming to the correct conclusion that there are not enough resources available for this process, I'm not certain that what you are saying on the way to that conclusion is correct. My understanding of VM is that it is the total theoretical demand on memory a process might make. It is not necessarily the actual or real world demand being made.
    As such, this process is not actually demanding 568GB (rounded.) As evidence of that, you can see there is still memory available, albeit quite small, in the form of free memory of 33.8MB and inactive of 2.53GB (the GB for that figure, above, seems like it might be a typo, since for the process when not using Accelerate the reported figure for inactive was 416.2 GB -- surely impossible) and 7.96GB used. The process, itself, is using 6.68GB real memory.
    In addition, I question whether the OP has misstated the 487GB free drive space. I think that might be the total drive capacity, not the free space.
    My guess is that it is the combination of low available memory and low free drive space prompting this error.
    From Dr. Smoke on VM:
    it is possible that swap files could grow to the point where all free space on your disk is consumed by them. This can happen if you are very low on both RAM and free disk space.
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/2232469?messageID=2232469&#2232469
    This gets more to the actual intent of your question...
    EDIT: Looks like some kind of glitch right now getting to the Dr. Smoke post.
    Message was edited by: WZZZ
    <Hyperlink Edited by Host>

  • I need a new startup disk for my iBook G4, where can I get one?

    I need a new startup disk for my iBook G4, where can I get one?

    Hi, you might call Apple with it's serial# handy & see if they have original replacement discs, other than that...
    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_kw=ibook+g4+software
    iBook G4 OS X Tiger/ OS 9.2 Install...
    Disk 1 2Z691-5532-A
    DisK 2 2Z691-5533-A
    (Mid 2005), (Late 2006) Model (A11133 Early 2006), Machine ID PowerBook6,7
    Compatibility 
A1133 (12.1 inch), A1134 (14.1 inch), M9846LL/A (12.1 inch), M9848LL/A (14.1 inch)
    Tiger Requirements...
    To use Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, your Macintosh needs:
        * A PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor
        * Built-in FireWire
        * At least 256 MB of RAM (I recommend 1GB minimum)
        * DVD drive (DVD-ROM), Combo (CD-RW/DVD-ROM) or SuperDrive (DVD-R) for installation
        * At least 3 GB of free disk space; 4 GB if you install the XCode 2 Developer Tools  (I recommend 20GB minimum)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1514
    Apple may even have an International version...
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5231053?tstart=0
    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=mac+os+x+tiger+retail+10.4
    See Tom's, (Texas Mac Man), great info on where/how to find/get Tiger...
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/15305521#15305521
    Or Ali Brown's great info on where/how to find/get Tiger...
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10381710#10381710

  • Mac OS X problem w/ availible space in startup disk

    Does anyone know what to do to clear some space in startup disk?...Says there is now no more space available for application memory.  How do I do this?

    You will have to transfer to an external HDD and/or delete files from the internal HDD.  I suggest that you use OmniDiskSweeper (free) which you can download from the Internet.   It will show all of your files and the respective sizes. 
    DO. NOT FORGET TO EMPTY TRASH!
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  • Startup disk  for imac g5

    Hi,
    i need to startup disk for imac g5
    <Edited by Host>

    Call AppleCare.    If they don't have it, then the 10.4.6 retail installer can at least give you the ability to install the lowest possible operating system:
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2541
    And the 10.4.11 combo PowerPC update will help you bring yourself back up to where you currently are.
    Mind you, you should backup your data prior to installing anything.  There are 10.4 compatible versions of Carbon Copy Cloner and Superduper that can make an exact replica of your Mac to a Firewire hard drive, and Firewire 400/800 cables that can connect current Firewire 800 drives, if you can't find a 400 drive.
    http://www.macsales.com/ sells lots of good external hard drives for Macs.
    Do not buy a hard drive with manufacturer backup software installed as that may not remain compatible through updates.
    You can't get Classic installed without the restore discs.
    Some Apple usergroups may have people with the correct restore discs:
    http://www.apple.com/usergroups/
    Please remove the serial number from your profile.

  • Where can I find a startup disk for Powermac 7600?

    When I tried to boot my powermac 7600 i received the '?' icon in the center of the screen.  So I thought I would try to boot from the startup disk.  Uh-Oh, I seem to have lost my startup disk to my powermac 7600.  Where can I find a start up disk?  Or is their another way around the issue?

    A Disk Tools PPC file can be found via Apple's Older Software Downloads list (http://www.info.apple.com/support/oldersoftwarelist.html).
    http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/English -North_American/Macintosh/System/Mac_OS_8.1_Update/Disk_Tools_PPC.img.bin
    A floppy from the above file should work as a startup disk for your computer (it is intended for Mac OS 8.1 and Mac OS Extended, but it should at least allow you to boot the 7600). However, the problem is that you would have to locate someone with another old (pre-1998) Macintosh computer with Disk Copy 6.3.3 (the Make a Floppy command under the Utilities menu) in order to create the floppy.
    http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/English -North_American/Macintosh/Utilities/Disk_Copy/Disk_Copy_6.3.3.smi.bin
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  • [POL-3019] there is insufficient space on the disk message when connecting

    Hi there,
    I get this message when I try to connect to an oracle lite database.
    [POL-3019] there is insufficient space on the disk
    There is diskspace enough, and I know the database limit is 4Gb. The database I want to connect to has this size.
    I want to connect to the database to cleanup / inspect the database because of the size problems. But I can't connect to the database.
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    Thanks in advance,
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    Hi vasileios ,
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  • Need Startup Disk for OS X

    Where can I get a replacement Startup Disk for OS X? I have an ancient iMac running OS X version 10.6.8. When I try to verify disk using the disk utility i get a message that my disk is corrupt and needs to be repaired by booting from the startup disks. Unfortunately the OS was already installed on my computer and I do not have any startup disks. Can I find them anywhere? I appreciate your time and suggestions.

    You already did the Verify. Now you need to repair.
    Hold down the C key while booting from your install disc.
    Insert your install disk and Restart, holding down the "C" key until grey Apple appears.
    Go to Installer menu and launch Disk Utility.
    (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first from the installer menu)
    Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in the left panel.
    Select First Aid in the Main panel.
    (Check S.M.A.R.T Status of HDD at the bottom of right panel. It should say: Verified)
    Click Repair Disk on the bottom right.
    If DU reports disk does not need repairs quit DU and restart.
    If DU reports errors Repair again and again until DU reports disk is repaired.
    When you are finished with DU, from the Menu Bar, select Utilities/Startup Manager.
    Select your startup disk and click Restart

  • Insufficient space on the form for the pasted content

    I am getting an error when i am dragging the table to the form
    "insufficient space on the form for the pasted content"
    how to rectify ?

    Hi Tarang,
    When you drag and drop data source to the form, it automatically sets the length equal to the field's data length.
    So you need to resize it to fit in the screen.
    for example:
    if you have a long text object in data source.
    when you drag and drop it gets both the coulmns TDLINE & other.
    but you only need to display the TDLINE so delete the other coulmn of this field in the form.
    thats how we resize tables. this is quite offen in nested tables.
    hope this helps,
    Cheers,
    Sai

  • Startup disk for USB

    Hi,
       I want to create a startup disk for lion before I upgrade to Mountain Lion. What size USB drive should I buy, 4gb, 8gb etc? Any help is appreciated.

    You can re-install the OS without affecting your other data. Since oops do happen, do a backup, preferably 2 on 2 separate drives.
    Boot to the Recovery Volume (command - R on a restart or hold down the option/alt key during a restart and select Recovery Volume). Run Disk Utility Verify/Repair and Repair Permissions until you get no errors. Then re-install the OS.
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  • I need a replacement Startup disk for HP Deskjet 2450

    VERY SIMPLE I NEED TO KNOW WHERE I CAN BUY OR ORDER A STARTUP DISK FOR THE DESKJET 2450

    Searching the web would be best to find your info. https://www.google.com/search?q=HP+DESKJET+2450&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox&channel=rcs Then select what you have found. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&lc=en&product=324247

  • The space of startup disk continuously decrease

    the space of startup disk continuously decrease, even i haven't saved any thing after every utilization of my macbook air(10.6.6). this problem appears recently. initial free space of my laptop is up to 16 G, but i find it decreases every time i start the computer.now only it rests 1.6G free space now.
    i run 'tech tool protection', i found it is DIECTORYbackup took all spaces. but i duno how to delete these back up to release space

    *Disconnect all peripherals from your computer.* Boot from your install disc & run _*Repair Disk*_ from the utility menu. To use the Install Mac OS X disc, insert the disc, and restart your computer while holding down the C key as it starts up.
    Select your language.
    Once on the desktop, select Utility in the menu bar.
    Select *Disk Utility.*
    Select the disk or volume in the list of disks and volumes, and then click *First Aid.*
    Click _*Repair Disk.*_
    Restart your computer when done.
    *(Any errors that cannot be fixed, you will need a stronger utility - DiskWarrior or TechTool PRO)*
    Repair permissions after you reach the desktop-http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25751 and restart your computer.

  • How do I make space on my iPad for updates?

    How do I make space on my iPad for updates?

    You can copy iTunes downloads from it to your computer's iTunes via File > Transfer Purchases so that you can delete them from your iPad. How much that you will need to delete will depend upon how much free space that you currently have on your iPad (Settings > General > About > Available), and depending upon your current iOS version you might be able to see how much space each app is taking via Settings > General > Usage (from where you can also delete items).
    You can also delete items by connecting it your computer and on the left-hand sidebar of your computer's iTunes (you can enable the sidebar via option-command-S on a Mac, control-S on a PC) selecting the content categories underneath the iPad's name and using the right-hand side of the screen to delete items.
    If you delete an app then you will also be deleting all of its content.

  • What is my best solution for creating space on startup disk?

    So, I'm a novice with Apple...novice in computers general actually.
    I have about 58GB of music in iTunes and 85GB of photos in iPhoto- my two favorite things in life.  I own a Time Capsule and it is set to do backups on my MacbookPro.  My problem is that I have been getting "startup disk is almost full" notifications and have been trying to figure out how to create space without losing my data.  How do I accomplish this?  How do I know that Time Capsule has it if i delete it on my laptop and how do I get to it?  I'm a little nervous to do anything but need the space.  

    Replace your hard drive with one that has a larger capacity.
    Freeing Up Space on The Hard Drive
      1. See Lion/Mountain Lion's Storage Display.
      2. You can remove data from your Home folder except for the /Home/Library/ folder.
      3. Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on freeing up space on your hard drive.
      4. Also see Freeing space on your Mac OS X startup disk.
      5. See Where did my Disk Space go?.
      6. See The Storage Display.
    You must Empty the Trash in order to recover the space they occupied on the hard drive.
    You should consider replacing the drive with a larger one. Check out OWC for drives, tutorials, and toolkits.
    Try using OmniDiskSweeper 1.8 or GrandPerspective to search your drive for large files and where they are located.

  • HD space problem - startup disk shouldn't be full...

    Hello everyone.
    I'm having a really weird problem with my hard drive. All of a sudden, a message popped up saying that my Startup Disk was almost full, and the system profiler read it as having "zero k". This is extremely odd because I had about 19 Gb free just a moment before, and after checking folders, apps and documents there really shouldn't be a space problem. The first message came up right after importing a CD, but that shouldn't have caused this.
    I tried deleting some items, but space increased only by that tiny amount. After a restart, the indicated hard drive space randomly jumped up to 1 Gb. When I woke it back up right now it was down to 200 Mb, and after another restart it's just come up to 650Mb. It just seems to fluctuate...
    If anyone knows what the issue might be or what I could do about it, please help! Thanks,
    silvia

    Hi. Thanks for the tip, it was really helpful. Everything was as expected except for some log files in my Library. The sizes are mostly up to 100 K except for one huge 15.9 Gb file, called console.log.2 in a strange folder called 501
    It's located in
    Library > Logs > Console > 501 >
    I'm really not sure what these files are and what they do, or what these folders are. Can I trash them or is that a problem?
    Also, I've noticed that my hard drive space is actually continuously decreasing little by little... Do you think this is related?
    Thanks,
    silvia

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