Previous System folder

[Thomas S. England]

On my Powerbook G4, where space is always tight, I have a Previous System folder left over from my install of Leopard. It's nearly 4 gigs.

Is there a way to determine what I can safely trash from this folder?

[Paddy]

Is everything up and running fine since you reinstalled?

If so, go ahead and trash the previous system folder.

BTW, in case you've not done it before:

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Delete the Previous Systems folder from a prior Archive and Install

If you have performed an Archive and Install of Mac OS X, a Previous Systems folder was created containing your prior Mac OS X System folder. Once you are satisfied that your Mac is functioning properly after an Archive and Install, you can delete the Previous Systems folder as follows:

Mac OS X 10.3 Panther® or later:
Using your Admin account, drag the Previous Systems folder to the Trash.
Type your Admin password when requested to authenticate this operation.
Empty the Trash.
Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar: See the AppleCare Knowledge Base document "Mac OS X 10.2: How to Delete a Previous Systems Folder."

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