Contents
- Introduction
- What to do before uninstalling
- How to uninstall an application on a Mac
- How to uninstall a system application on a Mac
- How to uninstall a third-party application on a Mac
- How to uninstall a system plugin on a Mac
- How to uninstall a third-party plugin on a Mac
- How to uninstall an application from your Dock
- How to uninstall an application from your Launchpad
- How to uninstall an application from your Finder
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Introduction
If you’re using a Mac, there’s an easy way to uninstall any application. Here’s how:
1. First, find the application you want to uninstall in your Applications folder.
2. Right-click on the application and select “Move to Trash.”
3. Once the application is in the trash, you can empty it and permanently delete the files.
What to do before uninstalling
Be sure to check the following before uninstalling:
-Does the program have a recent backup?
-Is there anything you need to save from the program?
-Are there any license keys you will need later?
-Do you have any other versions of the program installed?
-Will uninstalling the program affect any other programs?
How to uninstall an application on a Mac
Most applications on a Mac can be uninstalled simply by dragging them to the trash. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when uninstalling applications on a Mac.
First, some applications may come with accompanying preference files or caches that need to be deleted in order for the uninstall to be complete. These files are usually located in the Library folder, which is hidden by default in macOS. To access the Library folder, open Finder and hold down the Option key while clicking on the Go menu. The Library folder will appear as an option in the Go menu.
Once you’ve located the Library folder, you can use the Finder’s search function to locate all of the files associated with the application you’re trying to uninstall. Once you’ve found all of these files, you can delete them and then empty your trash.
It’s also worth noting that some applications may come with their own uninstallers. If an application has an uninstaller, it’s usually located in the application’s folder in the Applications directory. To use an uninstaller, simply double-click on it and follow the prompts.
How to uninstall a system application on a Mac
There are different ways to uninstall a system application on a Mac. The most common way is to use the “Remove Application” feature in the Finder. To do this, simply select the application you want to remove and press the “Delete” key on your keyboard. The application will be removed from your system.
Another way to uninstall a system application on a Mac is to use the “Terminal” application. To do this, open the “Terminal” application and type in the following command: “sudo rm -rf /Applications/ApplicationName”. replacing “ApplicationName” with the actual name of the application you want to remove. Press Enter and the application will be removed from your system.
How to uninstall a third-party application on a Mac
Most Mac applications are self-contained packages that can be easily uninstalled by dragging them to the Trash, but there are exceptions too. Some apps might install helper tools or login items that don’t appear in the /Applications folder. To fully get rid of such applications, you need to find and delete all supporting files.
Third-party applications that you downloaded from the internet usually come in disk images (.dmg). Once you mount the disk image and launch the installer, drag the application icon to the /Applications folder. To uninstall such applications, simply drag them to the Trash. But that’s not enough — most of these applications also create preference files (.plist) that store your settings. To completely remove an application and its preferences, follow these steps:
How to uninstall a system plugin on a Mac
If you need to remove a system plugin on a Mac, you’ll first need to identify which plugin you need to remove. You can do this by opening the Finder and navigating to the /Library/Plug-Ins/ folder. Here, you will see all of the plugins installed on your system.
Once you’ve identified the plugin that you need to remove, you can use the Terminal app to uninstall it. To do this, first launch Terminal and then enter the following command:
sudo rm -rf /Library/Plug-Ins/
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How to uninstall a third-party plugin on a Mac
Sometimes you may need to uninstall a third-party plugin on your Mac computer. To do this, you will need to follow these simple steps:
1. Quit the application that is using the plugin.
2. Go to the Finder application and find the plugin file.
3. Delete the plugin file from your computer.
4. Empty the Trash bin.
How to uninstall an application from your Dock
If you use a Mac, you know that it’s simple to install an application. But what happens when you want to uninstall one?
Here’s how to uninstall an application from your Dock:
1. Open Finder and click on the “Applications” folder.
2. Find the application you want to uninstall and drag it to the trash.
3. You may be asked for your password; enter it and click “OK.”
4. The application will be uninstalled from your computer.
How to uninstall an application from your Launchpad
When you want to remove an application from your Launchpad, simply hold down the “Option” key and click on the app icon. The app will start to wiggle, and you will see a small “x” appear in the upper left-hand corner. Click on the “x,” and the app will be deleted from your Launchpad.
How to uninstall an application from your Finder
First, you need to open your Finder. Then, find the icon of the application you want to uninstall in your Finder window. Once you have found the icon, simply drag it to the trash can icon in your Dock. This will uninstall the application from your computer.