How do you remove a program 100%?

I_LOVE_MY_MAC · I_LOVE_MY_MAC #1 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 05:02 AM

I usually just put in trash and delete.Is this the proper way or not? I just delete the folders that it puts on my desktop at download then when get tired I just trash and empty.

Thanks
ILMM

Collin Bl · Collin Bl #2 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 06:03 AM

try this one Download AppCleaner for Mac - Uninstall your apps more easily. MacUpdate Mac Desktop Software Downloads

scathe · scathe #3 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 06:26 AM

yes appcleaner is excelent

anyway, you can always check the website where you got the program to see if they specify any uninstalation steps, usually some Library/whatever file that the program needs

mikekan · mikekan #4 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 08:42 AM

I use appzapper!

Oneironaut · Oneironaut #5 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 01:48 PM

I second AppCleaner!

thetruth · thetruth #6 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 01:53 PM

AppCleaner works great for me.

I_LOVE_MY_MAC · I_LOVE_MY_MAC #7 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 01:55 PM

Question,what can I do now that I have removed several apps by my method? anyway I can find them?

technologist · technologist #8 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 04:01 PM

Don't worry about it. Your method is fine.

I_LOVE_MY_MAC · I_LOVE_MY_MAC #9 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 04:55 PM

Awesome,thanks..I just dont want random programs leaving a trace that will just slow me down in the future.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #10 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 06:03 PM

If the program comes with an uninstaller - use that. Speed Download Manager, MS Office etc will not give up that easy.

I_LOVE_MY_MAC · I_LOVE_MY_MAC #11 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 09:00 PM

Well most the stuff I have deleted from my comp are apps and random programs like camouflage..So Im good?
Im going to make a folder and start storing the un-install folders if it comes with the program.

vansmith · vansmith #12 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 09:25 PM

Simple rule: If it doesn't come with an uninstaller, just trash it. If it does, use the uninstaller.

baggss · baggss #13 (**permalink**)

09-09-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I_LOVE_MY_MAC

Awesome,thanks..I just dont want random programs leaving a trace that will just slow me down in the future.

Those "random files" will not slow you down any way "in the future". Remember, this isn't Windows.

I_LOVE_MY_MAC · I_LOVE_MY_MAC #14 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 08:36 AM

Thanks..Still getting used to macs way of life

scathe · scathe #15 (**permalink**)

09-10-2009, 09:59 AM

just wondering, when soem of those config files or .plist files get left behind, do they just get picked up by the system mainetanance scripts?

thetruth #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 102 Mac Specs: 2.4 GHz Blackbook, 4GB memory, 250GB HD	09-09-2009, 01:53 PM AppCleaner works great for me. Loving OSX!!!
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vansmith #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,295 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	09-09-2009, 09:25 PM Simple rule: If it doesn't come with an uninstaller, just trash it. If it does, use the uninstaller. 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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I_LOVE_MY_MAC #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Posts: 102	09-09-2009, 05:02 AM I usually just put in trash and delete.Is this the proper way or not? I just delete the folders that it puts on my desktop at download then when get tired I just trash and empty. Thanks ILMM
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Collin Bl #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 07, 2009 Location: Napier NZ Posts: 3,273 Mac Specs: 27 iMac i5, 2.4 C2D MBP & iMac 20, 1TB dual TC, AppleTV, iPh4	09-09-2009, 06:03 AM try this one Download AppCleaner for Mac - Uninstall your apps more easily. MacUpdate Mac Desktop Software Downloads
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mikekan #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 05, 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 67 Mac Specs: Mac Pro: 2 x Quad Core Xeon 3.0, 8 Gb RAM, 4TB Storage, 8800 GT	09-09-2009, 08:42 AM I use appzapper!
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Oneironaut #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 23, 2009 Posts: 1,262 Mac Specs: 21" iMac * 2.8 Ghz Intel Core i7 * 16GB 1333 Mhz DDR3 * 1TB HD *AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512 MB	09-09-2009, 01:48 PM I second AppCleaner!
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I_LOVE_MY_MAC #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Posts: 102	09-09-2009, 01:55 PM Question,what can I do now that I have removed several apps by my method? anyway I can find them?
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technologist #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 30, 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,744 Mac Specs: 12" Apple PowerBook G4 (1.5GHz)	09-09-2009, 04:01 PM Don't worry about it. Your method is fine.
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I_LOVE_MY_MAC #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Posts: 102	09-09-2009, 04:55 PM Awesome,thanks..I just dont want random programs leaving a trace that will just slow me down in the future.
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harryb2448 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,074 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	09-09-2009, 06:03 PM If the program comes with an uninstaller - use that. Speed Download Manager, MS Office etc will not give up that easy.
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I_LOVE_MY_MAC #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Posts: 102	09-09-2009, 09:00 PM Well most the stuff I have deleted from my comp are apps and random programs like camouflage..So Im good? Im going to make a folder and start storing the un-install folders if it comes with the program.
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I_LOVE_MY_MAC #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Posts: 102	09-10-2009, 08:36 AM Thanks..Still getting used to macs way of life
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scathe #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2009 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 1,096 Mac Specs: 2,4Ghz 15" unibody	09-10-2009, 09:59 AM just wondering, when soem of those config files or .plist files get left behind, do they just get picked up by the system mainetanance scripts?
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