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    Getting back lost space after uninstalling package.

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    • mituM
      mitu Global Moderator
      last edited by

      Then try removing the $HOME/.sselph-scraper folder and see if you get some space back. A better option would be to get a bigger card or erase some ROMs if you'd like to not have problems with low disc space.

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        MikeLang
        last edited by

        I'm having trouble locating that folder.

        Do I need to plug a keyboard into my pi or do I take my microsd card out and plug it into my pc?

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        • mituM
          mitu Global Moderator @MikeLang
          last edited by

          @MikeLang You'll need a keyboard. How exactly have you checked your disk space ?

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            MikeLang
            last edited by

            I checked my disk space by typing df -h via putty.

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              MikeLang
              last edited by

              I've plugged in a keyboard and entered 'File Manager' but haven't the foggiest how to find the '$HOME/.sselph-scraper' folder.

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              • mituM
                mitu Global Moderator @MikeLang
                last edited by

                @MikeLang If you already have SSH access, then you don't need a keyboard. Check if the folder exists and what size it is

                du -sh $HOME/.sshelp-scraper
                

                then, if you're happy, remove it

                rm $HOME/.sshelp-scraper
                
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                  MikeLang
                  last edited by

                  I typed 'du -sh $HOME/.sshelp-scraper' but get the message 'du: cannot access '/home/pi/.sshelp-scraper': No such file or directory'.

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                  • cyperghostC
                    cyperghost @MikeLang
                    last edited by cyperghost

                    @MikeLang type mc this will activate the file manager

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                    • mituM
                      mitu Global Moderator @MikeLang
                      last edited by

                      @MikeLang Typo - $HOME/.sselph-scraper.

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                        MikeLang
                        last edited by MikeLang

                        I typed:

                        '$HOME/.sselph-scraper'

                        Received this message:

                        -bash: /home/pi/.sselph-scraper: No such file or directory

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                        • mituM
                          mitu Global Moderator
                          last edited by

                          OK, then it means your lost space isn't there.

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                            MikeLang
                            last edited by

                            There was another program I did accidentally install/uninstall, 'zdoom', not even sure what that is but I installed it as I was trying to remove Selph's Scraper.

                            Thanks for the help anyway guys, I'll just have to be a bit more frugal with the available memory.

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                            • mituM
                              mitu Global Moderator @MikeLang
                              last edited by

                              @MikeLang I'd advise to do a backup of your image, just in case.

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