:summary[**Summary**: From this guide, you will know why the iMovie says there is not enough disk space and how to fix the error in 6 ways.]

iMovie is a free video editing software that comes with macOS. It is the tool of choice for most Mac users to make and edit videos. However, some users reflect that they encounter insufficient disk space errors when using iMovie. If you are facing such a problem, look no further than this blog post. We will walk you through why iMovie is iMovie saying not enough disk space and how to fix it in 6 ways.

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## Reasons Behind the Not Enough Disk Space Error in iMovie

The main reason for the not enough disk space error is that your disk is full or almost full. Although iMovie is not a large program, you still need at least 25GB of free space to make sure it runs properly. When you use iMovie to make videos, it creates a large number of [cache files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-cache-on-mac) and temporary files on your Mac. Over time, these files pile up and take up a lot of your valuable storage space, leaving you with little available space to import or export videos.

But this may not be the case. There are also users who claim that even if there is enough free disk space, iMovie will still prompt an error of insufficient disk space. In this case, you may need to check for iMovie updates and update it to the latest version.

## How to Clear iMovie Disk Space on Mac

Now that you know why iMovie says there is insufficient disk space, let's see how to solve this problem. Here are 6 ways you can try.

### 1. Clean up Your Disk Space

Like we mentioned above, insufficient storage space is the main factor that causes this error. The safest way to free up disk space is to clear the junk files on your Mac. Some of the junk files are caches in the system, browsers, and applications, logs, [duplicates](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac), disk images, and files in the Trash.

Indeed, you can go to the Finder to manually search for and delete files or applications you don't need. But this process can be time-consuming. Here, we would like to introduce you to an easier way to do this, using BuhoCleaner, a simple and practical [cleaner for Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software). This tool allows you to find tens of gigabytes of junk files in one click. All you need to do is select the files you want to get rid of and click the Remove button. Click the button below to have a try now.

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![Quickly Clear Disk Space with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_disk_space_buhocleaner_8b15390eb8.png)

Want to learn more about how to free up your Mac storage space? Here is an article for you.

Related Article: [8 Ways to Free Disk Space on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac)


### 2. Delete Outdated iMovie Projects

You may have created many projects in iMovie. Since some of them may be outdated and useless to you, clearing them will free up some valuable space for you.

**How to Delete iMovie Projects:**

1. Open iMovie via Spotlight or Launchpad.
2. Find the project you want to remove.
3. Click the 3-dot menu next to the project name and choose Delete Project.
    ![Delete Updated Projects in iMovie](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_updated_projects_53354e994c.png)

### 3. Delete iMovie Library

Another way to solve the iMovie insufficient disk space error is to clear the iMovie Library, where all video clips and photos are stored. If your iMovie Library is too big and you want to free up some space on your Mac, you can delete the unneeded files in it.

**How to Clear iMovie Library:**

1. Launch iMovie and open a project.
2. Click the iMovie Library in the sidebar, and you will find all the clips saved by iMovie.
3. Select the clips you want to remove, right-click one of them, and choose Delete Media from Event.
    ![Clear iMovie Library](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_imovie_library_12e6af926a.png)

### 4. Delete Render Files

Rendered files in iMovie also take up your disk space. Deleting them will not cause any damage to your video but may temporarily affect performance until the render files are regenerated.

Here are the steps: :br
1. Click the iMovie menu and select Preferences.
2. Click the Delete button next to Fender Files and click the Delete button in the new pop-up window.
    ![Delete Render Files in iMovie](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_render_files_imovie_6da3868a7e.png)

### 5. Update/Reinstall iMovie

If you have enough disk space but still encounter this message, you can update or reinstall iMovie to resolve the issue.

To update iMove, just go to Apple Store, check iMovie updates, and click the Update button.

To reinstall iMovie, you have to uninstall it from your Mac completely first. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open the Finder and locate iMovie in the Applications folder.
2. Move its icon to the Trash.
    ![Uninstall iMovie with Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_imovie_finder_6bcf0b729f.png)
3. Click the Go menu in Finder and select Library. (If you don't see the Library option, hold down the Option key while using the Go menu and Library will appear.)
4. Locate iMovie-related files in the folders including Preferences, Caches, Container, and Application Support, and move them to the Trash.
    ![Delete iMovie Related Files](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_imovie_related_files_f19ce88cf6.png)
5. Empty the Trash.

:note[Don't forget to try BuhoCleaner if you think it is too troublesome to uninstall iMovie manually. Download it from [here](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download).]

### 6. Move iMovie Library Files to An External Drive

By default, the iMovie Library is in the Movies folder in your Home directory. You can quickly locate it by clicking Finder > Movies. Though it's difficult to change the default location of the iMovie Library, you can move the files in iMovie Library to an external drive.

![move-imovie-library-content.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/move_imovie_library_content_989665cc34.png)

Simply connect an external drive on your Mac and manually drag the files from the iMovie Library to the external drive you insert. Once all the important data are moved, you can delete the files in iMovie Library to fix the problem.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Hopefully, you have fixed the iMovie not enough disk space error by using one or more ways above.

The BuhoCleaner we mentioned in the article is a handy Mac cleaner and [app uninstaller](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-app-uninstallers-for-mac). No matter what situation you need to clean up your Mac, you can give it a try.

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iMovie is a free video editing software that comes with macOS. It is the tool of choice for most Mac users to make and edit videos. However, some users reflect that they encounter insufficient disk space errors when using iMovie. If you are facing such a problem, look no further than this blog post. We will walk you through the reasons behind the not enough disk space error and show you how to fix it in 6 ways.

6 Ways to Fix "iMovie Not Enough Disk Space" Error on Mac

<summary>**Summary**: In this blog, you'll get to know 10 best tips to keep your Mac clean and fast. </summary>

Is your Mac running slower than before? Wondering how to make it as good as new? Look no further. In this blog, we'll walk you through the 10 best ways to clean up and optimize your Mac.

Let's get started.

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:a[How to Clear the System Data Storage on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-system-storage-mac'}

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## How to Clean Up Mac: The Easy Way

We know how tedious and time-consuming it can be to clean up your Mac manually. But thanks to third-party Mac cleaners like [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), now you can clean and optimize your Mac with just a few clicks.

![Quickly Clean up Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clean_mac_with_buhocleaner_e84a6079e9.png)

BuhoCleaner is one of the best Mac cleaning and optimization software. It runs faster than other competitors. Some of its notable features are system junk file cleaning, unwanted app uninstallation, duplicate and large file removal, and [startup program management](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/disable-startup-items-mac). In addition, it supports more than 10 languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, etc.

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Here's how to clean and speed up your Mac with BuhoCleaner:

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it, select the Flash Clean option and click on the Scan button.
3. If you trust its Smart Selection, click the Remove button directly. If not, click the View Details button to select the files you want to delete manually.
4. Navigate to other features and clean up your Mac thoroughly.

## How to Manually Clean Up and Optimize Your Mac

If you're a seasoned Mac user, you can clean up your Mac manually. Here are 9 ways you can try.

### Optimize Mac Storage

As time goes by, more and more files accumulate on your Mac, taking up a lot of storage space. But don't worry, Mac has built-in optimization tools that allow you to optimize your storage space automatically.

1. Click the Apple icon in the menu bar and select About this Mac.
2. Click on the Storage tab, and you can check the usage of your storage.
3. Click the Manage button above the storage bar to open the Storage Management window.
4. Follow the 4 optimization recommendations on the window to optimize your storage space.

![optimize-storage.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/optimize_storage_5caab0c87b.png)

### Clean Cache Files

Caches are temporary files that speed things up on your Mac. They can accumulate and eat up your space if you don't clean them often. Common caches include system cache, application cache, and browser cache.

You can clear them one by one manually or let BuhoCleaner scan and delete them for you quickly. Either way will help you clear your cache and free up some storage space.

Also Read: [How to Clear Cache Files on a Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac)

### Delete Unused Apps

Another tip for cleaning up your Mac is to delete the apps you don't use. They take up your space for nothing. Therefore, it is a good idea to remove them completely from your Mac.

There are two ways to uninstall unnecessary applications. One is to drag them to the Trash, and the other is to use an application uninstaller like BuhoCleaner. We prefer the latter because it completely deletes the application and its related files. The former only removes the application itself, and the related files of the application still reside on your hard drive. We also have an article about [How to Remove Leftovers on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/remove-leftover-files-mac).

![Quickly Uninstall Unwanted Apps on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_unwanted_apps_quickly_b951113050.png)

Here's how to delete apps you don't use with BuhoCleaner:

1. Download the [free version of BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) and install it on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click the App Uninstall tab.
3. Click the scan button, and it will find all the apps uninstalled on your Mac.
4. Find the apps you want to get rid of, select them and click the Remove button.

### Clear Download Folder

You might be surprised how many useless files are in your Download folder. Clearing them can help you reclaim some storage space.

![Clearn Your Downloads Folder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_downloads_folder_ba994ca908.png)

You can go to Finder and delete them manually. Or you can use a third-party finder tool, such as BuhoCleaner, to clean them up for you automatically. The former is time-consuming and suitable for experienced Mac users, while the latter is super easy and novice-friendly. We recommend you to use the latter. Click here to download it for free.

### Remove Old iOS Backups

Deleting iOS backups is also a good way to clean up your Mac. There are 3 ways to clean them up.
1. For macOS versions before 10.15, you can go to iTunes > Preferences > Devices > Delete Backups.

![Remove iOS Backups](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_ios_backups_9b3d20ff60.png)

2. For macOS 10.15 and later, use Finder to delete iOS backups.

    Open Finder, find your iPhone in the sidebar, click the Manage Backups button, and then delete the backups you no longer need.

    ![Remove iOS Backups in Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_ios_backups_in_finder_277903de12.png)

3. You can also go to Finder to manually find all iPhone and iPad backups.

    On a Finder window, press Shift + Command + G keys to open the Go To Folder window. Enter the path: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/, click the Return key, and remove the backups you don't need to the Trash.

    ![Delete iOS and iPadOS Backups in Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_ios_backups_in_finder_abab67bde5.png)

### Disable Login Items

Login items are programs that automatically open when you log into your Mac. They're supposed to make your work on the Mac more efficient. But the windows they open can also be frustrating for you. Follow the steps below to stop unwanted applications from opening on startup.

1. Click the Apple menu > System Preferences > Users and Groups > Login Items.
2. Highlight the apps you do not want to launch when you log into your Mac.
3. Unlock the padlock and click the Minus button below the list.

![How to Disable Login Items on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_login_items_7b71479692.png)

### Declutter Your Desktop

If you constantly put files, photos and screenshots on your desktop, chances are your Mac will look cluttered. And a cluttered desktop can not only bore you, but it can also make it harder to find your files.

The Mac has long thought of this problem. It has a handy tool built in that keeps your files neatly organized in groups. All you have to do is click anywhere on your desktop and choose Use Stacks.

![declutter-desktop.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/declutter_desktop_906f8756f9.png)

### Empty the Trash

The last and most important one is to empty your Trash. Why? Because we usually just move files to the Trash without cleaning them out of the Trash, and they still stay on your hard drive. Why not take a second to clean it up and then free up a lot of free disk space?

### Update Your macOS

Updating your macOS can help you fix some problems with Mac and may make your Mac run faster. 

If you downloaded the latest macOS version but didn't install it, it could take up a lot of your storage space. You'd better update your macOS now.

Related Article: [Mac Won't Update? 8 Best Tips to Fix It](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/cant-update-mac)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

That's all for how to clean up and optimize your Mac in 10 ways. After trying these methods, your Mac will look neat and run faster than before.

If you find the article helpful, do share it with your friends. Thanks!

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If you have been using your Mac for some time, you probably have a lot of icons on your desktop, applications you no longer use, and files that are useless to you. They are eating up your storage space and degrading your Mac's performance. In this article, we will share with you 10 tips on how to clean up and optimize your Mac to make it look neat as well as run faster.

:summary[**Summary**: From this blog post, you will learn how to clear the cache in Safari on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.]

Overload Safari cache files will not only take up a lot of your valuable storage space but may also degrade the performance of your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. If you want to [free up some storage space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac) and make your system run faster, clearing the Safari caches may be a good way. In this blog, we will introduce to you in detail what Safari's caches are, when you should clear them, and how to clear them on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

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## What is Cache?

Simply put, a cache is a copy of the requested web resource. It includes Html pages, js, images, data, etc. When you revisit a website, the cache stored in Safari will decide whether to use that copy in response to your access request or send the request to the original page. Generally, if the page is not updated, the cache is used directly.

Cached files reduce the pressure on the server and speed up the opening process of a site. Since they are so important, is it safe to delete them? Keep reading.

## When Should You Clear Safari Cache?

It's safe to remove Safari caches. However, we do not recommend that you delete them unless you encounter the problems below. Because when you delete the cache files of Safari, you will find that the web page opens slower than before when you revisit it. 

- **Insufficient Storage Space**

   The cache files are stored in your hard drive. The more websites you visit, the more storage space they occupy. Cleaning them can help you free up some storage space and boost your device performance.
   
- **Error Occurred on the Page**

    From time to time, we may encounter errors on the page. Deleting the Safari cache can help correct these problems.
    
- **Protect Your Privacy**

    Privacy issues have always been a concern. Malware and ads can get some information about you through the websites you visit. If you don't want to be tracked, clearing the cache in Safari can help you protect your privacy efficiently.

## How to Clear Safari Cache on Mac

### Method 1:

1. Open the Safari browser.
2. Click the Safari menu> Preferences> Privacy tab.
    ![Clear Safari Caches in Privacy](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_safari_cache_in_privacy_e901ae4dda.png)
3. Click the Manage Website Data button, and you will see a list of websites you have visited.
    ![Remove All Caches](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_all_caches_038413a56b.png)
4. Click the Remove All button, confirm the pop-up window, and all data related to these websites will be deleted.

### Method 2:

1. Launch Safari browser.
2. Click the Safari menu > Preferences > Advanced.
    ![Show Develop Option in Safari's Menu](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/show_develop_in_menu_bar_3ece6c247b.png)
3. Check the box Show Develop menu in the menu bar.
4. Click on Develop and select **Empty Cache** from the drop-down menu.

:note[If you want to move all the history of Safari, click History in the Safari menu and select Clear History from the drop-down menu.]

### Method 3:

Another quick and easy way to clear Safari cache is to use BuhoCleaner. This handy cache cleaner allows you to quickly delete all cached files from your system, applications, and popular browsers like Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Opera.

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1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click the Scan button in the right column.
3. Click the View Details button to open the detailed results list.
4. Click Browser Cache, check the box next to Safari, and then click the Remove button.

![Quickly Clear Cache in Safari](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_clear_safari_cache_6208b99f4a.png)


## How to Clear Safari Cache on iPhone and iPad

Please note that the following clearing steps will clean up all history, cookies, and website data from Safari on your iPhone or iPad.

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Swipe down the screen and find Safari.
3. Open it, scroll down your screen and select Clear History and Website Data.

![How to Clear Safari Cache on iPhone and iPad](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_cache_in_safari_iphone_and_ipad_53e655a921.png)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

That's all about how to clear the cache of the Safari browser on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. You may benefit a lot from removing the cache files of the Safari browser, but at the same time, when you visit the same website next time, you have to accept the fact that the website opens slower than before. So only clear them when needed.


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Overload Safari cache files will not only take up a lot of your valuable storage space but may also degrade the performance of your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. If you want to free up some storage space and make your system run faster, clearing the Safari caches may be a good way. In this blog, we will introduce to you in detail what Safari's caches are, when you should clear them, and how to clear them on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

How to Clear Safari Cache on Mac, iPhone and iPad

<summary>**Summary**: This guide covers why your MacBook won't update and how you can fix the macOS update issues.</summary>

It's frustrating to be unable to update your macOS to the latest version. Want to know how to update your Mac successfully? Look no further. This blog post will cover why your MacBook won't update and how you can fix the issue quickly.

Let's get started.

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:a[3 Ways to Downgrade macOS Monterey to Big Sur, Catalina, or Earlier]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/downgrade-macos'}

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## Why Can't I Update My MacBook

During the download and installation process of macOS, you may encounter a false warning. And the reasons behind the warning alert vary. Here are the most common ones:

* Your Mac is not incompatible.
* You're running out of storage space.
* Poor internet connection.
* Apple servers errors.
* Sudden power off.
* SMC bugs.
* NVRAM Bugs.

:::note{notetype=Notes}
 
 1. Software Update shows only upgrades that are compatible with your Mac.
 2. If your System Preferences does not include Software Update, then you are using macOS 10.13 or older, and you need to use the App Store to update.

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## 8 Fixes for MacBook Not Updating

After understanding why your MacBook won't update, let's see how to fix the problem.

### 1. Check If Your Mac is Compatible

Incompatibility can lead to an update issue. Before actually updating your Mac, you'd better check whether your Mac is compatible with the macOS you want to install.

Apple has a :a[list]{href=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212551 rel=nofollow} of Macs compatible with the latest macOS Monterey. If you wish to update to an earlier version, check :a[this article]{href=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683 rel=nofollow} for compatibility.


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1. Software Update will only show upgrades that are compatible with your Mac.
2. If your System Preferences do not include Software Update, then you are using macOS 10.13 or older, and you will need to use the App Store to update.

:::

### 2. Free Up Enough Storage Space

Insufficient storage space is one of the most critical factors that you can't update Mac. According to Apple Support, to successfully update to macOS Monterey, you'll need at least 26GB of free space if you're on macOS Sierra or later, and up to 44GB if you're on an earlier macOS.

To know how much free space you have left, click the Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage. 

![Check Mac Storage Space](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_startup_disk_usage_en_6bf0d060a5_9ddd693670.png)

If you're running low on storage space, you can use BuhoCleaner, one of the [best Mac cleaners](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software), to quickly clear unnecessary files on your Mac. What the tool can do for you includes junk file cleaning, unwanted app removal, and large/duplicate file detection and deletion. It only takes a few seconds to free up gigabytes of storage space.

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Alternatively, you can refer to [How to Free Up Disk Space on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac) for more detailed Mac cleaning tips.

### 3. Check Network Connection

Network connection plays an essential role in a successful macOS update. The macOS installer needs to get the relevant Mac information over the network. Therefore, make sure your Wi-Fi is connected and stable.

To have a better Wi-Fi connection, follow the steps below to reset your Wi-Fi.
1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the status menu.
2. Turn it off and on again.
3. Check if you can update your Mac properly.

Related Article: [Mac Won't Connect to Wi-Fi? Here's the Fix](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-mac-won't-connect-wifi)

### 4. Restart Your Mac

If your Mac is stuck on a screen for over 10 minutes, most likely, your update has failed. In this case, you can press and hold the Power button, turn off your Mac, and then restart your Mac to see if the update is successful.

### 5. Check If There Are Issues with Apple's Servers

Update problems occur when Apple's servers are experiencing issues. What you need to do is check if :a[Apple's system sta]{href=https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/ rel=nofollow} page.
2. Find the macOS Software Update and see its status. (Green means available, while red or yellow means issues with Apple's servers, and there is nothing you can do but wait. )

![Check Apple's System Status](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/apple_system_status_6689e0cabe.png)

If there are no issues with Apple's servers, try the next step. 

### 6. Reset NVRAM

NVRAM is short for Non-Volatile Random Access Memory. It stores your Mac's preferences such as date, time, desktop, mouse, and so on. These preference files help your Mac run smoothly, and they will not be erased even if you turn off your Mac.
However, they may also make your Mac run problematic. Regarding this case, you can reset your NVRAM.

![Reset NVRAM](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/reset_nvram_keys_e16ba6b0be.png)

Here's what you need to do:
1. Restart your Mac.
2. Immediately press and hold Command + Option + P + R keys. 
3. 20 seconds later, release the keys.
4. When your Mac reloads, try to update your macOS. 

### 7. Update Mac in Safe Mode

Safe Mode can solve a lot of problems with Macs. If your Mac fails to boot up because of a black or blank screen, you can update your Mac in Safe Mode. 

Here are the steps:

1.  Restart your Mac.
2.  Press and hold the Shift key until the login window appears. (You can see the Safe Boot words in the right corner of the login window.)
3.  Log in to your Mac and update your Mac. 

### 8. Update macOS via Recovery Mode

macOS Recovery Mode is the ultimate solution for you. With the macOS Recovery Mode, you can reinstall the latest version of macOS that is currently or recently installed. But to avoid any bad surprises, it's a good idea to back up your Mac first.

Here's what you need to do:

1.  Turn on your Mac.
2. Immediately press and hold Command + R keys until you see the Apple icon or other images.
3. In the macOS Utilities list, choose Reinstall macOS.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reinstalling process.

![Reinstall macOS in macOS Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/macos_monterey_recovery_reinstall_macos_64b7170d23.png)

:note[Make sure your Mac is always connected to Wi-Fi.]



:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Hopefully, you have successfully updated your MacBook by using one or more of the above methods. If your Mac still fails to update, you may need to check your hardware.
Overall, Mac update issues are common, and finding a solution is not difficult. It's worth noting that lack of storage space is the main reason you cannot update your Mac. Don't forget to reserve enough space before performing an update.



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MacBook Won't Update: Why and What To Do

It's frustrating to be unable to update your macOS to the latest version. Want to know how to successfully update your Mac? Look no further. In this blog post, we will cover the reasons why your Mac won't update and how you can fix the issue quickly.

:summary[**Summary**: If you are looking for a solution to your app crashing problem, look no further. In this blog, you'll learn why your app crashes on macOS Monterey and get some tips to fix the issue.]

Did your app crash unexpectedly after updating to [macOS Monterey](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/speed-up-mac-monterey)? Don't worry. Although this issue is rare, it is not difficult to deal with. You can take some steps to fix it. 

In this blog, we will go over why apps keep crashing on macOS Monterey and how to solve the problem.

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:a[How to Clear the System Data Storage on macOS Monterey]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-system-storage-mac'}

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## Reasons Why Apps Keep Crashing on macOS Monterey

After upgrading to macOS Monterey, various problems may occur. The most common one is app crashes. There are many reasons for this problem. Some of them are:

- Apps are not compatible.
- Mac is running out of memory space.
- Too many processes in the background.
- Bugs in apps.

Fortunately, app crashes do not affect your Mac much. You can try some tricks to fix the problem.

## How to Fix "App Crashing on macOS Monterey" Issue

Now that you know the possible reasons for the app crash. Let's see how to fix the issue.

### 1. Force Quit the Crashing App & Restart It

After an application crashes or freezes, the simplest solution is to force quit it and start it again.

1. Click the Apple Menu > Force Quit.
2. Find the crashed app in the list, select it, and click the Force Quit button.
3. Restart the app.

![Force Quit the Crashing App](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/force_quit_app_ea6d8a840f.png)

If you restart the application, the system still prompts that the app has quit out unexpectedly, then you can proceed to the next step.

### 2. Update Your App

Incompatible apps will crash on launch. You should update them to a version compatible with macOS Monterey.

For an app downloaded from the Apple Store, open the Apple Store, click Updates in the sidebar, and update the application.

![Update App with Apple Store](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/update_apps_apple_store_50b86aadf6.png)

For an app downloaded from the Internet, you cannot update it through the Apple Store. You need to go to its official website to check if there is a new version. If so, follow the instructions on the screen to update. If not, you have to wait for a new update before you can use it again. Of course, you can also find a compatible alternative.

### 3. Kill Memory-Hogging Processes 

As we said above, insufficient memory space can also crash your app because your app has no space to store data. So the key point is to free up your RAM.

You can use Activity Monitor to find and end processes that are memory hungry, such as Chrome, graphics design tools, video editing software, and other large programs.

1. Open Activity Monitor via Spotlight or Launchpad.
2. Click on the Memory tab, and you will see all the processes using your memory.
3.  Find the ones that take up a lot of space and double-click on their icons to stop them.

![Kill Memory-Hogging Processes with Activity Monitor](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/stop_processes_with_activity_monitor_250648f4ad.png)

Alternatively, you can use BuhoCleaner to [free up RAM](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-ram-on-mac) with one click. BuhoCleaner's Menu app can also help you monitor memory usage in real-time. Click the button below to have a try.

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

### 4. Clear App Cache

An app cache file contains files, images, multimedia, java scripts, and other data. Cache files can speed up the loading of an application when you revisit it. If you are experiencing a crashing problem with your application, clearing the app caches may help you fix the issue. Don't worry. Clearing cache files will not harm your app. It will only make the app load slower than before.

To clear an app's cache, press Shift + Command + G on a Finder window to open the Go to Folder window, paste the folder location **~/Library/Caches**, and click the Go button. Find the crashing app's folder in the Caches folder, go into it, and drag files inside to trash.

![clear-app-cache.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_app_cache_2980811ffc.png)

Related Article: [How to Clear Your Cache Files on a Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-cache-on-mac)

### 5. Delete App Preference Cache

Applications' preference files are often saved in .plist extensin. They are cached. Deleting them will reset the preferences of applications. 

Here's what you should do:

1. Click the Go menu in the Finder and choose Library. (If you don't see the Library option, press the Option key while clicking the Go menu.)
2. In the Library list, find Preference, click on it and locate the plist file of the crashed app.
3. Right-click on the plist file and select Move to Trash.
4. Empty the Trash.

![clear-app-preference-file.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_app_preference_file_51eefcf0a7.png)


### 6. Uninstall and Reinstall the Crashed App

Still can't solve the app crashing problem? Try to uninstall and reinstall the crashed app.

Please note that it's essential to uninstall the app completely. Simply dragging the app to the trash won't thoroughly remove it from your Mac. Its associated files are still on your hard drive. To entirely remove the application, you also need to find and delete its related files using Finder.
1. In the Finder, click the Go menu and then select Library.
    ![go-to-library.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/go_to_library_8be76650d7.png)  
2. Check the following folders to the app-related files.
- Application Support
- Caches
- Preferences
- Saved Application State
3. Empty the Trash data.

Alternatively, you can use third-party application uninstallers like BuhoCleaner to remove the crashed app with one click. BuhoCleaner is one of the [best Mac cleaners](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software) and app removers. With this handy tool, you can get rid of the application and its associated files without any hassle. Moreover, you can also use BuhoCleaner to find and delete residual files of uninstalled apps.

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

1. Just download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac. (It is compatible with macOS Monterey.)
2. Launch it and select the App Uninstall option.
   ![Quickly Uninstall Apps on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_uninstall_apps_on_mac_b7582c1855.png)
3. Click the Scan button and find the crashing app you want to remove from the result list.
4. Check the boxes next to the unwanted app and click on the Remove button.
   ![Uninstall Apps on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_apps_with_buhocleaner_d50af4d7c9.png)
5. To remove the remnants of the uninstalled apps, switch to Leftovers, check the files you want to remove, and click the Remove button.

### 7. Restart Your Mac

It's a good idea to restart your Mac often. Rebooting can solve a lot of problems with Mac. 

Just click the Apple Menu and select Restart.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Hopefully, you have solved the Mac app crashing problem on macOS Monterey. 

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Apps Crashing on macOS Monterey? Here's the Fix

Have you encountered an app crash after updating to macOS Monterey? Although this issue is rare, it is not difficult to deal with. You can take some steps to fix it. In this blog, we will take you through why apps keep crashing on Monterey and teach you how to solve the problem.

:summary[**Summary**: Can't delete Epic Games Launcher? Read this blog and learn how to remove Epic Games Launcher from Mac and PC properly.]

Epic Games Launcher is an excellent platform for downloading and installing games. If you are tired of it and want to uninstall it from your computer, look no further. Here in this blog, you will learn how to delete Epic Games Launcher from Mac and PC completely.

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:a[How to Properly Uninstall Fortnite on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-fortnite-on-mac'}

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## What is Epic Games Launcher?

Epic Games Launcher is one of the most popular game platforms you can download and play games. It has a great number of games on it, the most popular of which must be [Fortnite](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-fortnite-on-mac), a massive game with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friends connected.

Epic works well on Windows, macOS, Android, Xbox, and other devices. However, you might want to remove it from your computer for several reasons. Here are some of them:

- You are determined to stop playing games.
- Your PC or Mac is running [slow](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/speed-up-mac-monterey).
- There are some errors, and you need to uninstall and reinstall it.

### Why Can't I Uninstall Epic Games Launcher?

You tried to uninstall Epic Games Launcher from Windows or macOS, but it failed. Why? The main reason is that Epic Games Launcher is still running in the background. Therefore, you'd better quit it out before you start uninstalling it. Below are the steps on how to quit Epic Games Launcher on Mac and PC.

**On a Mac**: Use Activity Monitor
1. Open Activity Monitor via Spotlight.
2. Locate Epic Games Launcher and double click on it.
3. On the new window, click the Quit button and select Force Quit.

![How to Quit Epic Games Launcher with Activity Monitor](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quit_epic_games_launcher_on_mac_785e6fa459.png)

**On a PC**: Use Task Manager
1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys on your keyboard to open Task Manager.
2. Under the Process section, find Epic Games Launcher.
3. Right-click on its icon and select End Task.

Now you have killed all the background processes of Epic Games Launcher. Let's move to the uninstallation steps.

## How to Delete Epic Games Launcher on Mac

### How to Uninstall Epic Games Launcher on Mac Automatically

[BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) is a popular application removal tool for Mac. It offers you a fast and easy way to uninstall Epic Games Launcher on macOS. You don't need to be a Mac expert. All you need to do is install it on your Mac, and it will remove Epic Games Launcher and all files related to it in a couple of clicks. 

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

Here're the steps:
1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click on App Uninstall in the sidebar.
   ![How to Uninstall Apps with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_ms_with_buhocleaner_mac_981f95816b.png)
3. Click the Scan button, and you'll see the list of apps you can uninstall.
4. Find Epic Games Launcher, select the box next to it, and click the Remove button.
   ![How to Uninstall Epic Games Launcher on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_epic_games_launcher_mac_c086a157d8.png)

### How to Uninstall Epic Games Launcher on Mac Manually

If you are not satisfied with the method above, you can manually uninstall Epic Games Launcher using Finder. This method requires you to have some knowledge about Mac as you have to delete not only its applications but also its related files stored in different folders.
1. Make sure you have quit out Epic Games Launcher.
2. Open Finder and click the Applications in the sidebar.
3. Find Epic Games Launcher in the Applications folder and right-click on its icon to move it to the Trash.
   ![How to Delete Epic Games Launcher Application](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_epic_games_launcher_app_mac_f11d6d52c9.png)
4. Press Shift + Command + G keys on a Finder window to open the Go to Folder window.
5. Type ~/Library in the box and click the Go button.
   ![Navigate to Library Folder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/navigate_to_library_folder_mac_2ea05a9a64.png)
6. Find all the associated files of Epic Games Launcher in the following folders and move them to Trash.
   - `~/Library/Application Support`
   - `~/Library/Caches`
   - `~/Library/Preferences`
   - `~/Library/Logs`
   - `~/Library/Cookies`
   ![Delete Epic Games Launcher Related Files](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_epic_games_launcher_associated_files_ff4d093e86.png)
7. Empty your Trash and restart your Mac If necessary.

## How to Uninstall Epic Games Launcher on PC

The process for uninstalling Epic Games Launcher from PC is almost the same. Here we just take Windows 10 as an example.
1. Quit Epic Games Launcher with Task Manager.
2. Search Control Panel in the search box next to the Start Menu.

   ![Open Control Panel on Windows 10](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/open_control_panel_windows10_b23b630942.png)

3. In the Control Panel window, click Programs > Programs and Features.

    ![Programs and Features on Windows 10](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/programs_and_features_windows10_034e0a9bd1.png)

4. Locate Epic Games Launcher, right-click on it, click Uninstall, and confirm your removal.

    ![Uninstall Epic Games Launcher on Windows 10](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_epic_games_launcher_windows10_854822d43b.png)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you know how to completely uninstall Epic Games Launcher on Mac and PC. Please note that before performing the uninstallation steps, please end all processes of Epic Games Launcher to prevent uninstallation from being unsuccessful.

:p[FAQs]{.h3}

**1. What Will Happen If I Delete Epic Games Launcher?**

:p[Once you uninstall Epic Games Launcher, all the games and data in it will be wiped out as well. Therefore, it is a good idea to back up your downloaded games. Just in case you want to replay them in the future.]

**2. How to Uninstall Epic Games Like Fortnite?**

:p[The easiest way to uninstall Epic games is to use the Epic Games Launcher. Just launch the Epic Games Launcher and click on the Library in the sidebar, find the game you want to uninstall, click the three-dot menu below the game, click on Uninstall, and confirm your uninstallation. If you're using a Mac, you can also use a third-party app uninstaller like BuhoCleaner to remove all Epic games and all their related files without any hassle. Download it from [here](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) now.]

**3. Can I Uninstall Epic Games Launcher Without Uninstalling Fortnite?**

:p[Unfortunately, you can't. Fortnite runs through the Epic Games Launcher. Deleting the Epic Games Launcher will uninstall all the games you have installed. If you don't want to lose the data of Fortnite, make sure you have it backed up at elsewhere.]

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Epic Games Launcher is an excellent platform for downloading and installing games. If you are tired of it and want to uninstall it from your Mac or PC, look no further. Here in this blog, you will learn how to delete Epic Games Launcher from macOS and Windows 10 completely.

Quick Guide to Uninstall Epic Games Launcher on Mac and PC

:summary[**Summary**: This guide will cover what startup programs are and how to stop them from launching at Mac startup.]

Have you run into some of these issues while using your Mac?

- Mac boots up slowly.
- Mac has lagging problems.
- There are too many app windows opened after starting your Mac.

Actually, you're not alone. Read on to find out how to stop unwanted programs from launching at Mac startup.

:toc

:alsoread[[How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/stop-spotify-opening-on-startup-on-mac)] 

## What Are Startup Programs on Mac?

Startup items, also called login items, are applications and services that run in the background when you start your Mac. You may have added some of them to startup by yourself, while others may not have had your permission.

Having some startup items can certainly improve your work efficiency. But having too many auto-login items will not only eat up your memory but also degrade the performance of your Mac. So, it's a good idea to go ahead and disable those unwanted startups.

## How to Stop Startup Apps from the Dock

The easiest way to stop an app from opening on Mac startup is to use the Dock. Here're the steps.

1. Launch the app you want to disable.
2. Right-click on its icon in the dock.
3. Untick the Open at Login option. (Do the reverse if you want the app to start automatically.)

   ![How to Disable Mac Apps from the Dock](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_mac_apps_from_dock_dd44a78282.png)

## How to Disable Login Items in System Preferences

Using System Preferences can help you stop apps from launching on startup in batches. Here's how.

1. Click the Apple icon in the menu bar.
2. Select System Preferences > Users and Groups > Login Items. 
3. In the Login Items list, you'll find all the apps that will start up when you log in to your Mac. Highlight the ones you want to disable, unlock the padlock in the lower-left corner, and click the minus button under the list.

   ![How to Disable Login Items on Mac in System Preferences](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_login_items_mac_c91a7bb51a.png)

4. Select the hide box next to the item if you don't want to see its window after login.
5. Close the login window.

## How to Remove Launch Daemons and Launch Agents in Finder

Even if you disable all your unwanted login items, you may still find some annoying startup services that start automatically when you boot your Mac. These startup services are Launch Daemons and Launch Agents, which can be found in your Library folder

Here’s how to remove them from the startup list using the Finder.

1. Click the Finder icon in the dock.
2. Press Shift + Command + G keys to open the Go to Folder window.
3. Go over the following folders to remove the launch daemons and launch agents you don't need.

   ![How to Remove Launch Daemons and Launch Agents on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_launch_daemons_and_launch_agents_e1c67463bd.png)

    -  /Library/LaunchDaemons 
    - ~/Library/LaunchAgents 
    - ~/Library/LaunchDaemons
    - /System/Library/LaunchAgents 
    - /System/Library/LaunchDaemons

<note notetype='notes'>The last two folders, /System/Library/LaunchAgents and /System/Library/LaunchDaemons, are essential to your macOS, and you don't know what will happen to your system if you delete them by mistake. So it’s best just to leave them alone. </note> 

## How to Stop Apps from Launching via App Preferences

Another way to prevent apps from opening on Mac startup is to use app preferences. Just launch the application you want to disable on startup, open its Preferences window, find the option to manage its startup, and change its status to Disabled.

Related Article: [4 Best Ways to Stop Spotify from Launching on Mac Startup](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/stop-spotify-opening-on-startup-on-mac)
## How to Easily Take Control of Startup Programs on Mac

You may have noticed that managing your startup programs using the these methods is not quite as efficient as you would like. Furthermore, your system may also be at risk if you delete some important files by mistake. 

Luckily, we can introduce you to a safe and effective way to take control your startup programs. Introducing [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com), a free and easy to use mac startup manager. Using this tool, you can disable and enable apps and startup services quickly and hassle-free.

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

Here's all you need to do.
1. Make sure you have BuhoCleaner installed on your Mac. 
2. Launch it and click on the Startup Items tab.
3. Click the Scan button, and you will see two lists: User Login Items and Startup Services.
   ![How to Quickly Change Startup Programs on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_startup_items_quickly_db17c5bacd.png)
4. To disable an app, click the button next to it and change its status to Disabled.
   ![How to Disable Login Items on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_login_items_mac_223f9fe872.png)
5. To disable a launch daemon or launch agent service, switch to Startup Service and change its status to Disabled. If you want to remove the service, right-click on it and select Remove from the drop-down menu. It's that easy!
   ![Quickly Disable Launch Agents and Daemons on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_launch_agents_daemons_mac_07ed441a3d.png)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you have seen some different approaches to disabling startup programs on your Mac. If you don't want to spend too much time dealing with startup problems, why not give [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) a shot. Managing startup programs has never been easier.



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5 Ways to Stop Apps from Opening on Startup on Mac

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5 Ways to Stop Unwanted Startup Programs on Mac

<summary>**Summary**: If you're looking for ways to uninstall Steam and Steam games on Mac, you've just come to the right place. In the article, we'll introduce you to how to completely remove Steam and downloaded games on it from your Mac.</summary>

Steam claims to be the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games. It has over 30,000 AAA, indie, and in-between games. While the games on Steam are diverse and feature-rich, they also have one major drawback: they are storage hogging. If you are running out of space on your Mac and want to [free up more disk space](https://www.drbuho.com/mac-cleaner/how-to-free-up-disk-space-on-your-mac) quickly, the most straightforward way is to uninstall Steam or its games.

Keep reading, and we'll tell you how to remove Steam and Steam games from your Mac safely and entirely.

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Also Read: [How to Completely Uninstall Apps on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-apps-mac)
## How to Uninstall Steam and Steam Games on Mac Manually

If you no longer need Steam or any Steam game, follow the steps below to delete it completely from your Mac.

1. Click the Finder icon in the Dock.
2. Click on Applications and find Steam.
3. Right-click it and choose Move to Trash.

![Move Steam App to Trash](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/move_steam_app_to_trash_ece5697f5a.png)

4. On the Finder window, press Shift + Command + G.
5. Type in: ~/Library/Application Support/Steam and click the Go button.

![Navigate to Steam Leftovers](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/navigate_to_steam_leftover_a823a63168.png)

6. To remove all Steam data from your Mac, delete the entire Steam folder.

    **Note**: If you don't want to lose any game data: delete all files and folders in /Steam EXCEPT FOR the /SteamApps folder.

7. Right-click the Trash and choose Empty Trash.

## How to Uninstall Steam and Steam Games on Mac Quickly

There is an easy and fast way to delete Steam and Steam games on Mac completely, and that is to use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), one of the best app removers for Mac. You can use it not only to uninstall the applications you don't want but also to [remove all the leftovers of the uninstalled programs](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/remove-leftover-files-mac). Here's what you need to do. 

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Download for Free Now</linkbutton></group>

1. Launch BuhoCleaner and click the App Uninstall Tab in the sidebar.
2. Click the Scan button, and you'll find all the apps installed on your Mac.

![Scan Apps Installed](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/scan_apps_installed_d6472c8d70.png)

3. Tick Steam and click the Remove button. (All your Steam files and downloaded games will be deleted from your computer.)

![Uninstall Steam Quickly](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_steam_quickly_735ab6c948.png)

<note notetype='note'>Quit Steam before uninstalling it.</note>

## How to Delete Steam Games on Mac with Steam Library

If you just want to remove unwanted Steam games, you can remove them with your Steam account.

1. Launch the Steam app.
2. Click the Library option, and you can find all your downloaded games in All.

![Find Steam Games in Library](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_steam_games_in_library_69819ea82d.png)

3. Select the game you want to remove, right-click it, hover your mouse over Manage, and choose Uninstall.

![Uninstall Steam Games with Library](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_steam_games_with_library_71c3e2aedf.png)

4. Confirm the prompt that appears, and the game will be removed permanently.

![Confirm Steam Game Uninstallation](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/confirm_steam_game_uninstallation_7bfc9c8e84.png)

<note notetype='note'>The game you uninstalled will remain in your Games Library. If you want to play it again, you will need to redownload all of its content.</note>

## How to Delete Steam Games on Mac Without Steam App

Is there a way to uninstall Steam games if you already have the Steam app deleted from your Mac? The answer is yes. Here are the steps:

1. Open Finder and press Shift + Command + G keys.
2. Type in: ~/Library/Application Support/Steam and press the Return button.
3. Find the folder named steamapps and delete it entirely.

## Conclusion

Now you have learned how to completely uninstall Steam and Steam games on your Mac in different ways. It's your turn to try.

By the way, BuhoCleaner is not just an App remover, and it's also an excellent Mac cleaner that allows you to clean your Mac with just one click thoroughly. [Download it for free now](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download).


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Best Ways to Uninstall Steam and Steam Games on Mac

Steam claims to be the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games. It has over 30,000 AAA, indie, and in-between games. While the games on Steam are diverse and feature-rich, they also have one major drawback: they are storage hogging. If you are running out of space on your Mac and want to free up more disk space quickly, the most straightforward way is to uninstall Steam or its games.

Keep on reading, and we'll tell you how to remove Steam and Steam games from your Mac safely and entirely.

<summary>**Summary**: In this article, you will learn what a startup disk is and how to clear it when it is full or almost full. </summary>

If you use Mac often, you may have encountered the warning that your startup disk is almost full. As a result of ignoring this message, your [Mac performance drops](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/speed-up-mac-monterey) , files can't be deleted, or even worse, your Mac won't startup. 

Want to know how to fix a full Mac disk error? You've just come to the right place. In the following sections, we will take you through what a startup disk is, how to fix the Mac startup disk full problem, and, more importantly, how to avoid running out of disk space.

<toc allow='1,2'></toc>

:::alsoread

:a[How to Clear the System Data Storage on macOS Monterey]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-system-storage-mac'}

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## What is Startup Disk on Mac?

The disk where your current macOS is installed is the startup disk. You can check your startup disk by clicking the Apple menu > System Preferences > Startup Disk.

Most Mac users have only one disk. Thus, the Macintosh HD is the default startup disk. If you are one of the few users who have 2 or more disks in Mac, you are free to choose which one to be your startup disk.

## How to Check the Usage of Startup Disk 

![Check Startup Disk Usage](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_startup_disk_usage_en_6bf0d060a5.png)

When the system says that your startup disk is almost full, you need to pay attention to it. To check the usage of your boot disk, follow the steps below:

1. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen and choose **About This Mac**.
2. Click the **Storage** tab, and you will see that the storage bar is divided into sections. Every colored section represents a category. The longer the section length, the more space that category takes up. If you have free space left, it should appear at the end of the storage bar.
3. Click the **Manage** button above the storage bar to open the Storage Management Window, where you can see the size of every category.

Alternatively, you can also know how much storage space is used or unused with the Disk Utility.

## How to Clean the Startup Disk on a Mac

By following the above steps, you know how much free disk space you have left. If you have a small amount of free space, you can use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com) to quickly free up more disk space to avoid Mac performance downgrading. As a general of thumb, you need to keep at least 10GB of space to make sure your system is running properly.

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If unfortunately, your disk is full, you may get a message that your operation could not be completed. In this case, how can you free up disk space? 

Don't worry. We have found some solutions for you.

### 1. Use Built-in Optimization Tools

Storage optimization tools are built into macOS Sierra and later. You can easily find them in the Storage Management window. Once you open the window, you will find 4 optimization recommendations, including **Store in iCloud, Optimize Storage, Empty Trash Automatically, and Reduce Clutter**. All you need to do is follow the recommendations to optimize your disk space.

![Optimize Mac Storage](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/optimize_mac_storage_en_81b5ebb60d.png)

This method should solve your startup disk full problem. If not, move on to the next step.
### 2. Delete Files Bypass the Trash

How do you delete files on Mac? 99% of you may move them to the Trash. But actually, these files are still stored on your hard drive if you don't empty the Trash. When your startup disk is full, most likely, you will be unable to delete files or [empty the Trash](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/cant-empty-trash-on-mac). Being the case, how can you reclaim some space? 

Don't worry, and you can delete files bypassing the Trash. Here are 3 ways for you.

#### Clear Files via Shortcuts

Select the files you want to remove, hold down **Command + Option + Delete** keys, and click the Delete button.

#### Remove Files via Finder

Select the unwanted files, press and hold the **Option** key, and then click the File menu in Finder and Choose Delete Immediately.

#### Delete Files via Terminal

1. Open Terminal via Spotlight or Launchpad.
2. In the Terminal window, enter the command: `sudo rm` followed by a space.
3. Drag the files you want to delete permanently into Terminal and press the Return key. 
4. Enter your administrator password and press the Return key again.

![Force Delete Files with Terminal](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/force_empty_trash_mac_824dcdf81f_1e82bb5149.png)

<note notetype='note'>These 3 ways will delete files permanently, and files are not recoverable. We strongly recommend that you recheck files before deleting them.</note>

### 3. Use the Safe Mode

If the above methods do not solve your problem, you can clear your disk in Safe Mode.

Safe Mode can solve almost all problems with Mac. When you boot your Mac in Safe Mode, unnecessary startup programs are disabled. Besides, Safe Mode will remove cache files and temporary files from your Mac, which frees up some space for you.

**How to Start Mac in Safe Mode:**

1. Turn off your Mac.
2. Press and hold the **Shift** key as Mac starts up. 
3. Release the keys when the login window appears.
4. Log in to your Mac, maybe twice. You will see the Safe Boot words in the upper right corner of the login window.
5. Delete files you don't want and restart your Mac. 

![Boot Mac in Safe Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/boot_in_safe_mode_mac_cd5fba2adb_3edcfaf4f6.png)

### 4. Move Files to An External Drive

There is another way you can use. That is to move files you don't currently use to an external drive. What you should do is find an external drive, connect it to your Mac, and then move files, especially the ones that take up a lot of space and you don't need for a while.

Also, you can store your unused files in the cloud and retrieve them from the cloud when you need them.

### 5. Use the macOS Recovery Mode

macOS Recovery Mode can fix disk-related problems. If you are experiencing abnormal operation due to a full disk, try using macOS Recovery Mode to repair and clean your disk.

Here are the steps:

1. Close your Mac.
2. Start your Mac and press and hold the **Command + R** keys immediately until the macOS Utilities window appears. 
3. From the macOS Utilities list, select Disk Utility and click the Continue button.
4. In the new window, click View > Show All Devices > First Aid > Run. ((If you don't see the Run button, click the Repair Disk button instead.)

![Repair Disk Space in macOS Monterey](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/repair_disk_macos_recovery_mode_7c4a1d14f1_caeaac047d.png)

## How to Avoid the Startup Disk Full Issue on Mac

It is unwise to start clearing disk space only after a full startup disk. You'd better clean your disk often.

There are many ways of freeing up disk space. You can refer to [this article](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac) for detailed tips. In general, manually deleting unwanted files is tedious and time-consuming. If you don't have much time to do a manual junk cleaning, you can give BuhoCleaner ago. BuhoCleaner is one of the [best Mac cleaning apps](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software). Its noticeable features are flash junk file cleanup, unwanted app uninstallation, duplicate file and large file removal, memory release, startup program management, etc. With this handy tool, you can free up tens of gigabytes in just a few clicks.

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**How to Use BuhoCleaner to Free up Space on Mac:**

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it, select a tool in the sidebar, and click the Scan button in the right column.
3. When the scanning process is done, check the files you want to delete, and click the Remove button.

![Quickly Clear Disk Space with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_disk_space_with_buhocleaner_02b5433c7c.png)


## Conclusion

Now you know what to do when the startup disk is full-on Mac. To avoid running out of storage space again, always keep an eye on your available space. If you don't have enough storage space, don't forget to try BuhoCleaner. It can save you a lot of time and effort. 


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Mac Startup Disk Full? Here's How to Clean It Up

If you use Mac often, you may have encountered the warning that your startup disk is almost full. As a result of ignoring this message, your Mac performance drops, files can't be deleted, or even worse, your Mac won't startup. 

Want to know how to fix a full Mac disk error? You've just come to the right place. In the following sections, we will take you through what a startup disk is, how to fix the Mac startup disk full problem, and, more importantly, how to avoid running out of disk space.