how to delete music app from my Mac

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how to delete music app from my Mac

some of my music's missing from my library so I want to delete and reinstall the music app to see if all will finally be there

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Aug 17, 2025 10:28 AM

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Answer 1

Mac Jim ID

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Aug 17, 2025 10:44 AM in response to Jqslate

None of the Apple apps installed with MacOS can be removed from the Mac because they are installed on a read only partition, sealed on your Hard Drive, and there is no Music app available to be installed again in the Mac App Store.

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Answer 2

turingtest2

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Aug 17, 2025 11:33 AM in response to Jqslate

Reinstalling the Music app doesn't cause music in the app to be reindexed. When you say things are missing do you mean that content that was previously listed in the library no longer shows up, or content that you have won't play because Music says it is missing? Different advice for each scenario and it would be unwieldy to post both.

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