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rosie.ett · 08-24-2008

Hey all,

Recently my powerbook pro has 4gb left and I really dont know how this happened and would really like to know what these massive files are that are on my computer.

I know the *.* that you type into search or find in pc's and it brings up a list of every file on your computer so you can then sort it by size and see whats so big : How do you do this on a mac??!?!?!?!?!? I know a lot about macs but this I do not know....

Thanks

houltmac · 08-25-2008

I will assume you are using either OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or 10.5 (Leopard)...

First open a Finder window and use the shortcut Command-F to do a find. Change the drop down currently reading "Kind" to other and search for "size". Choose it when it appears and add the peramiters "is greater than" "1" "KB". This lists pretty much all the data on your drive, but changing "KB" to "GB" would likely find the culprit (though 500MB might also be a better shout).

**baseballboy828** · 08-25-2008

I use a utility called GrandPerspective. It gives you a visual representation of everything on your drive, allowing you to see what's taking up the most space.

dgrant116 · 08-28-2008

Google the application Jdiskreport, install and run it.

**Yuiichi** · 08-28-2008

I personally use an application called WhatSize. It's a shareware application costing $12.99 for a full license. For those times that you need it, it's a really great app!

**baseballboy828** · 08-28-2008

JDiskReport can be found here. I would recommend using either GrandPerspective or WhatSize. JDiskReport is a java app, and I find true Mac apps easier to use. However, it would still work.

goobimama · 08-30-2008

Whatsize is good. I think there's also that free application Baseline which tells you all kinds of space related stuff.

08-25-2008	#2 (permalink)
houltmac Mac Genius Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,121	I will assume you are using either OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or 10.5 (Leopard)... First open a Finder window and use the shortcut Command-F to do a find. Change the drop down currently reading "Kind" to other and search for "size". Choose it when it appears and add the peramiters "is greater than" "1" "KB". This lists pretty much all the data on your drive, but changing "KB" to "GB" would likely find the culprit (though 500MB might also be a better shout). __________________ MacBook Pro 15", 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 320B 7200rpm HD \| iPhone 3G 16GB (Black)

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baseballboy828 Assistant Store Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,253	I use a utility called GrandPerspective. It gives you a visual representation of everything on your drive, allowing you to see what's taking up the most space. __________________ iMac Intel Core Duo 17" 1.83Ghz, 2GB Crucial RAM ::Twitter : Ben Drucker Photography: Professional Photography Services :: Interested in a free trial Smugmug account?

08-28-2008	#5 (permalink)
Yuiichi Assistant Store Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,026	I personally use an application called WhatSize. It's a shareware application costing $12.99 for a full license. For those times that you need it, it's a really great app! __________________ My Mac(s): MacBook, white - 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB HDD therewascake. - my personal blog. The Pike Chronicle - a monthly periodical.

08-28-2008	#6 (permalink)
baseballboy828 Assistant Store Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,253	JDiskReport can be found here. I would recommend using either GrandPerspective or WhatSize. JDiskReport is a java app, and I find true Mac apps easier to use. However, it would still work. __________________ iMac Intel Core Duo 17" 1.83Ghz, 2GB Crucial RAM ::Twitter : Ben Drucker Photography: Professional Photography Services :: Interested in a free trial Smugmug account?

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goobimama Operator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9	Whatsize is good. I think there's also that free application Baseline which tells you all kinds of space related stuff. __________________ Freakishly awesome Mac site. http://SmokingApples.com/

08-24-2008	#1 (permalink)
rosie.ett Operator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	Hey all, Recently my powerbook pro has 4gb left and I really dont know how this happened and would really like to know what these massive files are that are on my computer. I know the . that you type into search or find in pc's and it brings up a list of every file on your computer so you can then sort it by size and see whats so big : How do you do this on a mac??!?!?!?!?!? I know a lot about macs but this I do not know.... Thanks

08-28-2008	#4 (permalink)
dgrant116 Operator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	Google the application Jdiskreport, install and run it.

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