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what if you just tried running onyx and deleting all your cache files? perhaps that might work to delete "temp" files casue by the mishap.
There's an idea!!! :girl:
what if you just tried running onyx and deleting all your cache files? perhaps that might work to delete "temp" files casue by the mishap.
From what I read the "Erase Free Space" command creates a huge file that takes up all the empty disk space. It seems from posts I've read here that the file(s) should be in your trash. Someone from MacOSXHints recommended using OmniDiskSweeper if you can't spot the file(s) in your trash. And run Disk Utility starting from your CD or DVD that came with your Mac and run "Repair Disk".
I wouldn't use that "Erase Free Space" command at all, unless it was imperative to do so. I've read this happens all the time getting the message your disk is full and it brings hassles.
It seems this would be similar to the Omni program. Not much help if the files are all small....I think I'll download Onyx and play with that.BTW, CB did you try this?
It seems this would be similar to the Omni program. Not much help if the files are all small....I think I'll download Onyx and play with that.
BTW, Eric, I think I deserve some REP just to cheer me up.
Well the temp file thing never finished...like I said it just hung there for like a 1/2 and hour so I clicked the "skip" button and then yes, restarted.CB, you did restart after the « Erase free space » thing, yes? A few places I've seen said that restarting cleared the temp file.
Oh dear...I may get in trouble for not using the search feature. Hehehehe....CB, if no one comes in here with an answer, post in the Apple Discussions forums.
Roger that!Well good luck in finding the truth, fella. Just remember to report back here with the answer if you get one to help out anyone else who might have this problem some time soon. :girl:
Well at this point I'm wondering if it's even that important. Unlike the people having a similar problem I have not lost my disk space (maybe becuase I used the "skip" feature which canceled the whole process I guess)...Just had a look over there myself just now and came up with this thread. Take a look at all the links some are very helpful.
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And this thread could be good too if you want to mess with Terminal.