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On iMac, How do I completely uninstall an application?

On iMac, How do I completely uninstall an application?

iMac, macOS 10.12

Posted on Dec 14, 2019 3:10 PM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2019 3:27 PM

Some apps come with an uninstaller. If the one you're getting rid of has such a thing use it.

Other than that, drag it to the trash and empty it.

Some apps cannot be deleted without disabling SIPS, one of the security features on the Mac. Don't.

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Dec 14, 2019 3:27 PM in response to chuckwood

Some apps come with an uninstaller. If the one you're getting rid of has such a thing use it.

Other than that, drag it to the trash and empty it.

Some apps cannot be deleted without disabling SIPS, one of the security features on the Mac. Don't.

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On iMac, How do I completely uninstall an application?

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