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Many people have trouble uninstalling apps on their Macs. Here is a guide on how to do it properly.
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Introduction
There are two ways to uninstall apps on MacOS. You can either drag the app to the trash or use a built-in Apple feature.
To uninstall an app, first, exit the app. If it’s open in the Dock, right-click (or Control+click) the icon and choose Quit from the pop-up menu. Or you can press Command+Q while the app is open.
Next, open the Finder window. You can do this by clicking on the Finder icon in your Dock. Then, find the app you want to delete in any of the locations listed below:
– Applications folder: This is where most of your apps are located. To open it, click on Go > Applications in the Finder menu bar.
– Launchpad: This displays all of your apps in one place. To open it, click on Launchpad icon in your Dock or press F4 on your keyboard (if you have a MacBook Pro with Touch Bar).
– Downloads folder: This is where apps downloaded from the internet are saved. To open it, click on Go > Downloads in the Finder menu bar.
– Desktop: Sometimes, people save apps directly to their desktop for easy access.
Once you find the app you want to delete, simply drag its icon to the Trash Can located at the right end of your Dock (or press Command + Delete). Or you can right-click (or Control + click) on the app and select Move to Trash from the pop-up menu that appears.
How to uninstall apps on MacOS?
Whether you’re deleting an old app or installed one by mistake, it’s easy to remove programs from your Mac. Here’s how.
To delete an app, simply hold down the “Command” key and click on the app’s icon. Then, drag the icon to the trash can in your dock. Alternatively, you could right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash.” Once the app is in the trash, you can empty it by Control-clicking on the trash can and selecting “Empty Trash.”
Why do you need to uninstall apps on MacOS?
There are two reasons why you might want to uninstall an app on your Mac. One is if the app is no longer needed, in which case uninstalling it will free up storage space. The other is if the app is causing problems, in which case uninstalling it will fix those problems.
If you’re not sure whether you need to uninstall an app, you can check its size by opening the Finder and selecting the “All My Files” option from the sidebar. This will show you a list of all the files on your Mac, including apps. If an app is taking up a lot of space, then it’s probably a good idea to uninstall it.
To uninstall an app, simply drag its icon from the Applications folder to the trash can on the Dock. You might be asked to enter your password to confirm that you want to delete the app. Once the app has been deleted, you can empty the trash to free up even more storage space.
How to remove apps on MacOS?
There are a few different ways to remove apps on MacOS. You can use the Finder to delete them, or you can use the Terminal. If you want to remove an app completely, you need to make sure that you remove all of its associated files. To do this, you can either use a third-party app like AppCleaner or you can follow the instructions below.
Finder
The Finder is the default way to delete apps on MacOS. To do this, open the Finder and go to the Applications folder. Find the app that you want to delete and click on it. Then, press Command + Delete on your keyboard. A popup window will appear, asking if you’re sure that you want to delete the app. Click on “Delete” and the app will be removed from your computer.
Terminal
The Terminal is a text-based way to interact with your computer. To delete an app using the Terminal, open the Terminal and type in “rm -rf”. This command means “remove recursively”, which means that all of the files associated with an app will be deleted. Then, type in the path to the app that you want to delete. For example, if you wanted to delete Google Chrome, you would type in “/Applications/Google Chrome.app”. Press Enter and the app will be deleted.
AppCleaner
AppCleaner is a free third-party app that allows you to easily uninstall apps on MacOS. To use it, download and install AppCleaner from their website. Once it’s installed, open the app and drag-and-drop the app that you want to uninstall into AppCleaner. AppCleaner will show you a list of all of the associated files for that app. Make sure that all of the boxes are checked and then click on “Delete”. The app will be uninstalled and all of its associated files will be removed from your computer.
How to delete apps on MacOS?
To delete an app that you installed from the App Store, use the Launchpad. If you installed the app from somewhere else, you can delete it just like any other app.
To delete an app that you installed from the App Store:
1. Open Launchpad and find the app that you want to delete.
2. Press and hold the app’s icon until all the icons begin to jiggle.
3. Click the X in the upper-left corner of the app’s icon.
4. Click Delete in the pop-up window that appears.
5. The app is deleted immediately. You don’t need to empty the Trash to finalize deletion.
How to get rid of apps on MacOS?
To uninstall an app on MacOS, first open the Launchpad. You can do this by clicking the Launchpad icon in the Dock, or by pressing the F4 key on your keyboard.
Next, find the app you want to uninstall in the Launchpad. Once you’ve found it, press and hold down on the app icon until all of the app icons begin to jiggle.
After the app icons begin to jiggle, you’ll see a small “x” appear in the top-left corner of each app icon. To uninstall an app, simply click on the “x” that appears on that app’s icon.
You’ll be prompted to confirm your decision to uninstall the app; if you’re sure you want to get rid of it, click “Delete.” The app will then be uninstalled from your MacOS device.
How to clean up apps on MacOS?
If you’re new to the Mac, you may be wondering how to uninstall apps. It’s actually pretty simple! Just follow these steps:
1. Open the Finder application. You can find this in your Applications folder, or by using Spotlight search (press Command+Space and type “Finder”).
2. Select the “Applications” folder from the sidebar. This will show you all of the applications installed on your Mac.
3. Find the app you want to uninstall and drag it to the Trash. Alternatively, you can right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash.”
4. Empty the Trash. This will permanently delete the application and all of its associated files from your Mac.
And that’s it! Now you know how to uninstall apps on MacOS.
How to manage apps on MacOS?
When you first get a new Mac, the thought of uninstalling an app probably doesn’t even cross your mind. But as you use your Mac more, you’ll inevitably end up with apps that you no longer need or want. Maybe you downloaded an app for a one-time project and no longer need it. Maybe you found a better alternatives to an app you were using. Or maybe you just don’t find an app useful anymore.
Luckily, uninstalling apps on macOS is pretty simple and straightforward. In most cases, all you have to do is drag the app from your Applications folder to the Trash. But there are a few other ways to remove apps from your Mac, and we’ll cover all of them in this article.
So whether you’re looking to clean up your Applications folder or free up some disk space, read on for three ways to uninstall apps on macOS!
Tips for uninstalling apps on MacOS
It’s easy to uninstall apps on macOS if you know where to look. Most of the time, you can just drag the app’s icon from the Applications folder to the Trash (Located at the end of the Dock). However, this doesn’t always work—some applications create files outside of their app icon, and simply dragging the app to the Trash won’t remove these files. If you want to make sure an application is completely removed from your Mac, you can use the Finder to locate and delete these additional files.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about uninstalling apps on MacOS:
Can I delete the app icon from my Dock?
Yes, you can delete the app icon from your Dock by dragging it into the Trash. Alternatively, you can right-click (or Control+click) on the app icon in the Dock and select “Remove from Dock” from the contextual menu.
How do I completely uninstall an app?
To completely uninstall an app, you need to remove both the app and its associated files. To do this, you can use a third-party uninstaller tool or the built-in Terminal application. For more information, see our full guide on how to uninstall apps on MacOS.
What happens if I delete an app’s data files?
If you delete an app’s data files, you will lose any settings or preferences that were associated with that app. Additionally, any data that was stored within the app (such as documents or saved games) will be deleted as well.
