Removing the Boot Camp Assistant.app - The APPLICATION, not a Windows installation

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Removing the Boot Camp Assistant.app - The APPLICATION, not a Windows installation

So I have an M2 Pro Mac mini. There is no use for Boot Camp Assistant.app - the APP not a windows installation, to be clear here.

I want to remove the Boot Camp Assistance.app - It's a waste of storage space and there is no reason for it to even be on my Mac mini - like, why is it even still a part of the base macOS installation any more? Anyway, it just won't go into the trash. I tried to sudo rm -rf it and got an Operation not permitted message. So, what can I do?

Mac mini, macOS 26.0

Posted on Sep 21, 2025 11:36 PM

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HWTech

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Sep 22, 2025 6:12 PM in response to Gryphon MacThoy

AFAIK, there is no way because all Apple built-in apps reside on a read-only signed & sealed system volume.

Signed system volume security - Apple Support

You would have to erase the M2 and restore your data & settings from a backup but decline to transfer your apps.

Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Sep 22, 2025 7:06 PM in response to HWTech

Ah I have heard of that part of the OS but never encountered anything concerning that before. Thank you for the clarity. It makes sense.

I just wish I could regain any amount of my storage space back from apps I have no need for. Sigh.

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