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    Different Sizes in Macintosh HD and User's folder

    Ok, I've got new problems now :( I've created a disk image (backup) of Macintosh HD on my external HD and deleted everything on my internal HD to make more space. I turned off FileVault as well, which made a lot of space. Now, my Macintosh HD has 137.8 GB free and the disk image is 136 GB. I...
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    Different Sizes in Macintosh HD and User's folder

    Thank you djackmac, you are a god! :) Basically, all I need now is to find the OS X DVD? Just another quick thing... I've deleted about 6GB in my home folder through OmniDisksweeper, but nothing is freeing up... Is that also due to FV? Thank you soooo much! Your advice is super valuable...
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    Different Sizes in Macintosh HD and User's folder

    I thought at first that FileVault would come in handy if I lost an essay or something, but I guess it does more harm than good... In any case, I have a few more questions... (sorry, I'm not too good with Macs) So, according to you guys, this is what I should be doing, right?: 1. Install OS X...
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    Different Sizes in Macintosh HD and User's folder

    Yes, I am using FireVault and it requires me to free up 55 GB to turn off! As for the garageband files, I deleted them from my computer once I transferred them. OmniDisksweeper is a bit weird for me. Because it was taking 120.4 of my Macintosh HD, I went Macintosh HD > User > .(myusername) >...
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    Different Sizes in Macintosh HD and User's folder

    Yes, that's exactly it! I had made another thread that explained my situation and the measures I took but no one replied... :( I have just downloaded Omnidisksweeper and was about to deleted some files when I realized I had no idea what those files were! I am really confused... If you don't...
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    Different Sizes in Macintosh HD and User's folder

    When I checked the Disk Usage under Activity Monitor, I noticed that my User's folder's space utilized is 297.38 GB and space free is 117.57 MB. However, when I clicked on Macintosh HD, it said that the space utilized was 148.62 GB with the space free 117.57 MB. How come the user folder has...
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    Startup disk Full (deleted stuff, but still full...)

    Hi, I'm a newbie at technology (I know the basics of stuff and can usually manage on my own). I've come across this little problem and after viewing many threads, I'm still not too sure I understand how to solve this problem. Please help! Basically, I've been recording my class lectures for 2...
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