What stuff if ok to delete or move from my startup disk in order to free up space.

I have moved most my pictures/videos to an external drive and deleted old users and some applications that I don't use. I can't afford a new computer right now but I keep getting the message that my startup disk to too full. I don't want to delete stuff that I need and I'm worried if I start deleting stuff it might be something I don't realize my computer uses.

Take a look at these tips:
http://www.macworld.com/article/2030221/our-favorite-mac-cleanup-tips.html
You should ckecl how much space is a available on the startup disk. Hold the control key down and click the hard drive icon. In the drop down, select Get Info. The numbers for Available: and Used: give the info you need.
After moving pictures/videos to the external, did you remember to delete those files in the Startup?

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I have deleted 100 GB from my startup disk and I still get a message that my disk is full when editing my video Why?

I have a 27 inch Imac Mid 2011,
Processor 2.7Ghz intelcore i5
Memory 12 GB 1333Mhz DDR3
OSX Yosemite
I am trying to edit some videos using iMovie. My storage seems to disappear very rapidly and I cant get it back. I have deleted all my photos, Music, downloads and video files from the startup disk and recently (today) deleted 100GB of video files from the theatre in iMovie. I have tried to edit a single movie and in no time I was getting messages that my startup disk is full.
Why is this happening?
where has my storage space gone?
How can I get it back?
Why cant I use my external 2TB usb disk as the default storage path for my videos?
I need some answers quick. can anyone help? I am sure I am not the only person who edits videos on the Mac.
Thanks in advance.
Karlton Chambers

Here are some general tips to keep your Mac's hard drive trim and slim as possible
You should never, EVER let a computer hard drive get completely full, EVER!
With Macs and OS X, you shouldn't let the hard drive get below 15 GBs or less of free data space.
If it does, it's time for some hard drive housecleaning.
Follow some of my tips for cleaning out, deleting and archiving data from your Mac's internal hard drive.
Have you emptied your Mac's Trash icon in the Dock?
If you use iPhoto or Aperture, both have its own trash that needs to be emptied, also.
If you store images in other locations other than iPhoto, then you will have to weed through these to determine what to archive and what to delete.
If you are an iMovie/ Final Cut user, both apps have their own individual Trash location that needs to be emptied, too!
If you use Apple Mail app, Apple Mail also has its own trash area that needs to be emptied, too!
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.
Look through your other Mailboxes and other Mail categories to see If there is other mail you can archive and/or delete.
STAY AWAY FROM DELETING ANY FILES FROM OS X SYSTEM FOLDER!
Look through your Documents folder and delete any type of old useless type files like "Read Me" type files.
Again, archive to disc, flash drives, ext. hard drives or delete any old documents you no longer use or immediately need.
Look in your Applications folder, if you have applications you haven't used in a long time, if the app doesn't have a dedicated uninstaller, then you can simply drag it into the OS X Trash icon. IF the application has an uninstaller app, then use it to completely delete the app from your Mac.
To find other large files, download an app called Omni Disk Sweeper.
http://www.omnigroup.com/more
Also, Find Any File
http://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/
Download an app called OnyX for your version of OS X.
http://www.titanium.free.fr/downloadonyx.php
When you install and launch it, let it do its initial automatic tests, then go to the cleaning and maintenance tabs and run the maintenance tabs that let OnyX clean out all web browser cache files, web browser histories, system cache files, delete old error log files.
Typically, iTunes and iPhoto libraries are the biggest users of HD space.
move these files/data off of your internal drive to the external hard drive and deleted off of the internal hard drive.
If you have any other large folders of personal data or projects, these should be archived or moved, also, to the optical discs, flash drives or external hard drive and then either archived to disc and/or deleted off your internal hard drive.
Moving iTunes library
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449
Moving iPhoto library
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2506
Moving iMovie projects folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph2289
Good Luck!

What can I safely delete/move from full startup disk?

I have a full startup disk running both 9.2 and 10.3.9. I have a back up external hard drive (and about to add another). What has to stay on the startup disk...this "root" thing I keep hearing about? Can the Previous Systems folder be dragged to the trash? Can the Applications Folders (OSX) and the Applications Folder and Desktop (OS9) be copied to the external hard drive. What Library Folders have to stay. Any help would be greatly appreciated by this non-geek.
Thanks!
G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9) 10G

robindale:
Welcome to Discussions.
If you have a FireWire external drive you can backup your entire internal HDD to the FW drive. I would suggest using Carbon Copy Cloner. First go to Preferences in CCC and check the boxes to make bootable, repair permissions and synchronization. Then Clone your entire drive. You can now use your external HDD as a startup drive.
Instead of trying to recover space on your 10 GB internal HDD by deleting items, I would suggest installing a larger HDD. They are relatively inexpensive and will be a more lasting solution to your space issues.
I recently installed a 100 GB drive and it has not only given me more storage capacity, but it has increased performance both in speed and stability. Using an internal with lots of space as the startup helps prevent crashes due to overlapping volume structures and immproves performance by allowing more room for virtual memory. The newer drives are also faster: you can choose between 5400 rpm and 7200 rpm.
When you are ready to install a new internal HDD you just clone your FW HDD back to the new drive.
Post back with further questions or comments.
Good luck.
cornelius
PB G3 Pismo400, 100 GB 5400 Toshiba internal, 1 GB RAM Mac OS X (10.3.9) Beige G3 OS 8.6

How do I deleted a movie from an iDVD project

I created an iDVD project using a movie, and have decided to go back into iMovie and make changes to the movie I am using for this project. Since I have put so much time into putting photos and music in submenus, I want to use the same project I created, just replace the old movie with the new. I cannot figure out how to delete the old movie from the project. I have shared the new one thru Media Browser, and it is ready to be added, but I first need to delete the prior version from the iDVD project.
Anyone know how to do this? Thanks.

READ THE ENTIRE MESSAGE BEFORE DELETING ANYTHING !!!
To delete a movie from iDVD: Open iDVD. Click once on the movie title to highlight it. Hit Delete. It should disappear in a poof of smoke.
If you have chapters in your movie, you need to delete the Scene Selection text button also.
But, when you reopen iDVD after changing your movie, before doing anything in iDVD, iDVD should give you a message that your 'assets have changed' and ask if you want iDVD to update. Click on yes/ok, but check your iDVD project before burning. The way it is supposed to work is that iDVD recognizes that you have made changes to your iMovie, uses the revised iMovie in its files instead of the first one, and uses the updated iMovie when you burn to disk or create a disk image. It is a nice feature so that you do not have to delete the iMovie already in iDVD and have to put in your updated newer version; iDVD is supposed to add the update itself, using the newer version of iMovie. It worked that way in iDVD 6.
However, if you have an iMovie with chapters, what happens with iDVD 8/9, as opposed to iDVD 6, is that iDVD does indeed recognize the changes and sends the 'do you want to update' message, but if you tell iDVD to go ahead and update, the chapters will no longer select correctly. They all will default to the same chapter no matter which one is selected.
I can't tell you whether or not iDVD will correctly play the updated movie if you don't have chapters. You will just have to try it.
If you do have chapters and/or incorporating the changes in iMovie does not work, the only 'fix' is to recreate the iDVD project. It takes time but is not difficult since you have done it once. Open a new iDVD project and put the updated iMovie into it. Do a "Save as Disk Image" to create a disk image file of your iDVD project. Play the disk image file with DVD Player. If it plays correctly, burn your disks from the disk image file using Disk Utility or Toast. You can delete the old iDVD project.
Good luck with it!

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How do I delete a movie from my iPhone 5s. I have tried swiping it to get a delete message, but it's not working. Help!

HI,
is it a movie you have shot yourself or is it one you have downloaded?
if it's a download then you need to uninstall via iTunes, just uncheck the movie and then sync,
if it is one you have shot yourself then :
Tap select top right: tap the video you want to delete: tap the bin.
good luck and hope this helps.

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How do I delete a movie from the iTunes-cloud? I don't want to hide it I want to delete it even if it means I can't download it again..

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Launch iTunes on your computer and click on the movies tab under the Library heading, find the movie and right click on it and select Delete.

How can I delete a movie from my iphone?

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Under iOS 7, in the Videos app with Movies selected sekect the Edit button at the top right. An X will be available on the movie to select to delete.

HT4915 How to permanently delete a movie from iCloud, so that it can no longer be accessed (not simply hidden)?

I am looking to remove items from the hidden folder in my iTunes account.
There is a solution for deleting music, however, a different prompt screen when deleting a movie does not provide the same solution.
Following is the prompt when deleting a movies
1st - "Are you sure you want to delete the selected movie from your iTunes library?"
This movie will also be deleted from any iPod, iPhone, or iPad which synchronizes with your iTunes library. ( - ) Do not ask me again.
2nd - "Do you want to move the selected movie (which was downloaded from the iTunes Store) to the Trash, or keep it in the iTunes Media folder?"
Only files in the iTunes Media folder will be moved to the Trash. (Keep File) (Move to Trash)

Movies are not stored in iCloud. That's the reason you get a different prompt.
When you delete a movie from iTunes the 1st. option above is on instances where you have the same movie in other mobile devices.
2nd. option allow you to delete the movie either from iTunes list (Keep File) only or remove from your computer completely (Move to Trash) and from the iTunes too.
Now, if you purchase a movie from iTune Store you can safetely delete it from your computer (Move to Trash option) and stream it later. (Check this link for how to: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519.)
Let me know if this help to answer your question.

HT1711 can i delete a movie from my computer that i've previously purchased in itunes and then download again when I want to watch it?

Can i delete a movie from my computer that i've previously purchased in itunes and then download again when I want to watch it? Seems like this would help me manage storage space.

Yes, provided the movie is still in the iTunes Store.
You can re-download content purchased from the iTunes store (availability varies depending on location) using the purchased option from the Quick Links section in the top right corner of the iTunes homepage in your iTunes application on your computer.

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Normally the rental will disappear after about 48 hours after viewing, but if you want to delete it now then check out the quoted section for the step by step process.
How to delete content you've downloaded from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, or Mac App Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5772
If you delete a movie rental, you'll have to pay to rent it again—unless, of course, you rented the movie on your Mac or PC using iTunes and synced it over to your iPad. To delete a movie rental:
Tap the Videos app.
Tap Edit.
Tap the "x" on the movie rental you want to delete.
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Hi...How i can delete the movie from itunes for mac...and how i can cancel when i bay somthing
thank you..

Select any item your want to delete and click... the delete key.
You can also right-click on the item and select Delete from the drop down list.
how i can cancel when i bay somthing
I guess you meant buying something. You can't cancel something you bought. Why would you since you can preview anything before purchase? If you have an issue with your download or a technical issue with your purchase, you can always contact AppleStore support.

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What if I want to delete an app from my ICloud history cause I don't intend on ever downloading it again? How do I do that?

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4919

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