Old files in 'Hidden' Library

[pine man]

I downloaded an App and after its installation I was informed the files could be found in the Containers folder of my 'Hidden' Library.

I didn't want the App and moved it to Trash but out of interest I checked the Containers folder and sure enough all signs of it had been removed BUT looking around in that folder, dangerous I know, I noticed a number of other folders which were named after, and contained, files of old Apps that I thought had been removed some time ago.

Looking in each of these folders I found a Container.plist file and a Data folder. The Data folders in all of the Old App folders were identical, including folders such as Desktop, Documents, Downloads etc.

As the main folder is named after the App that has been removed is it safe to delete it regardless of what it contains?

 

[pine man]

Anybody any thoughts on this query?

 

[chscag]

As the main folder is named after the App that has been removed is it safe to delete it regardless of what it contains?

Yes, it's safe to remove the folder. You'll be asked for your Admin password to authenticate the removal. I usually check that area when removing an app especially those apps which are complex and do not use an uninstaller.

 

[pine man]

Very many thanks.