Yosemite - create space in start up menu

My computers knowledge is limited to say the least. I thought i up loaded Yosemite back in November to my Mac Book Pro, but i didn't. It states i do have enough space in my start up menu. When i go to systems preference, all thats there is a mackintosh HD. i click left i click right but there is no delete in the menu. how do i create space in my start up menu.

I think i have cracked this on my own - just by reading other peoples questions - but thanks

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