Need to free up disk space

So I keep getting the "Free up disk space message" I'm trying to do so, but when I go into disk utility the "erase free space" button is shaded grey so I can't click it. Please help!

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That isn't what you need to do. You have to manually (do not install or use any "Macintosh 'cleaner" apps) move files to permanent external storage or delete extraneous files... downloads are prime candidtaes to make some free (empty) space.
Failure to address this in a timely mannor can cause your computer to lock up, or not boot.

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