Help with completely uninstalling Wondershare Free Youtube Download?

MyMacbookPro · MyMacbookPro #1 (**permalink**)

04-24-2011, 12:01 AM

I recently downloaded Wondershare's free youtube downloader for the mac, and instead of uninstalling it properly, I foolishly just put it into the trash and deleted it. (i'm new to macs, sorry).

Now when I visit any video on YouTube I get a small "download" button appearing in the corner. How can I remove this? I searched up other forums relating to this problem but no of the answers worked for me. The problem is annoying so any help is greatly appreciated

thanks

i also heard about deleting the safari add-ons but I have no idea what to do about that

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

04-24-2011, 12:29 AM

Reinstall it and once that is done, uninstall it properly (whether this be by using the included uninstaller or following the proper procedure).

MyMacbookPro · MyMacbookPro #3 (**permalink**)

04-24-2011, 10:59 AM

I have tried to reinstall it but when I do it says that delete the old/already installed version first. However, I can't find the already installed version anywhere on my Mac. I've even typed it in the search on "Finder", and the application folder, but still no clue where any files connected to the software are.

RavingMac · RavingMac #4 (**permalink**)

04-24-2011, 11:06 AM

Not on my Mac so can't give exact folder names, but under library>applications you will probably find a folder titled Wondershare or something like that. Delete it and should take care of the problem.

EDIT: I'll try to remember to look later and post back with more specific answer

bobtomay · bobtomay #5 (**permalink**)

04-24-2011, 11:08 AM

Sorry, not willing to install this one.

Look in both Library folders - at root and in your home folder

Try looking in:
Applications
Application Support
Internet Plugins
Launch Agents
Preferences
Safari / Extensions

MyMacbookPro · MyMacbookPro #6 (**permalink**)

04-24-2011, 11:41 AM

no luck with that also bobtomay. This is so frustrating, there's no files left except the "download" button appearing in safari over every video/picture that I view.

bobtomay · bobtomay #7 (**permalink**)

04-24-2011, 01:43 PM

Don't think it will work since you deleted the app itself, but have you tried running the uninstaller?

RavingMac · RavingMac #8 (**permalink**)

04-24-2011, 02:16 PM

Don't know anything about it but I found this. Might be worth a try.
Remove Wondershare Free YouTube Downloader Mac Informer: Latest version download, news and info about this Com.Wondershare program.

bobtomay · bobtomay #9 (**permalink**)

04-24-2011, 02:54 PM

Delete all of the following:

at root
Users / Shared / wondershare... (two files here, one is hidden)

all of the below are in your home folder
~ Library / Application Support / Wondershare...
~ Library / Preferences - com.wondershare.AllMyTube.plist
~ Documents / Wondershare...
~ Movies / Wondershare...

then reinstall and use it's uninstaller

MyMacbookPro · MyMacbookPro #10 (**permalink**)

04-24-2011, 05:45 PM

Nope, I went to the shared folder and the folder is completely empty...

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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,440 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	04-24-2011, 12:29 AM Reinstall it and once that is done, uninstall it properly (whether this be by using the included uninstaller or following the proper procedure). Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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RavingMac #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 07, 2008 Location: In Denial Posts: 6,843 Mac Specs: 4GB Mac Mini 2012, 13" MBA, 15" MacBook Pro OSX 10.7, 32 GB iPhone 3GS, iPad2 64gb 3G	04-24-2011, 11:06 AM Not on my Mac so can't give exact folder names, but under library>applications you will probably find a folder titled Wondershare or something like that. Delete it and should take care of the problem. EDIT: I'll try to remember to look later and post back with more specific answer Of course, I know everything . . . I just can't remember it all at once.
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bobtomay #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 22,031 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	04-24-2011, 11:08 AM Sorry, not willing to install this one. Look in both Library folders - at root and in your home folder Try looking in: Applications Application Support Internet Plugins Launch Agents Preferences Safari / Extensions I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus.
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bobtomay #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 22,031 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	04-24-2011, 01:43 PM Don't think it will work since you deleted the app itself, but have you tried running the uninstaller? I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus.
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RavingMac #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 07, 2008 Location: In Denial Posts: 6,843 Mac Specs: 4GB Mac Mini 2012, 13" MBA, 15" MacBook Pro OSX 10.7, 32 GB iPhone 3GS, iPad2 64gb 3G	04-24-2011, 02:16 PM Don't know anything about it but I found this. Might be worth a try. Remove Wondershare Free YouTube Downloader Mac Informer: Latest version download, news and info about this Com.Wondershare program. Of course, I know everything . . . I just can't remember it all at once.
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MyMacbookPro #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 23, 2011 Posts: 4	04-24-2011, 12:01 AM I recently downloaded Wondershare's free youtube downloader for the mac, and instead of uninstalling it properly, I foolishly just put it into the trash and deleted it. (i'm new to macs, sorry). Now when I visit any video on YouTube I get a small "download" button appearing in the corner. How can I remove this? I searched up other forums relating to this problem but no of the answers worked for me. The problem is annoying so any help is greatly appreciated thanks i also heard about deleting the safari add-ons but I have no idea what to do about that
	QUOTE Thanks

MyMacbookPro #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 23, 2011 Posts: 4	04-24-2011, 11:41 AM no luck with that also bobtomay. This is so frustrating, there's no files left except the "download" button appearing in safari over every video/picture that I view.
	QUOTE Thanks

bobtomay #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 22,031 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	04-24-2011, 02:54 PM Delete all of the following: at root Users / Shared / wondershare... (two files here, one is hidden) all of the below are in your home folder ~ Library / Application Support / Wondershare... ~ Library / Preferences - com.wondershare.AllMyTube.plist ~ Documents / Wondershare... ~ Movies / Wondershare... then reinstall and use it's uninstaller I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus.
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MyMacbookPro #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 23, 2011 Posts: 4	04-24-2011, 05:45 PM Nope, I went to the shared folder and the folder is completely empty...
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