Onyx Cleaner ???

[Pianoworldstage]

Hi

Recently installed Onyx to clean and maintain a Macbook Pro, however when opening the app I'm unsure what tasks to perform as there are many options.. Could anyone recommend?

Thanks.

 

[IWT]

Hi again and thank you for your post.

I think I replied to you on another thread, but I could be wrong and there is no harm in repeating myself:

Run the "Maintenance" Tab and use the defaults. Leave everything else alone.

Ian

 

[ferrarr]

You could also download the Maintenance app from Titanium,

https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/maintenance.html,

then you won't have to worry about using the wrong tasks.

 

[Pianoworldstage]

Hi again and thank you for your post.

I think I replied to you on another thread, but I could be wrong and there is no harm in repeating myself:

Run the "Maintenance" Tab and use the defaults. Leave everything else alone.

Ian

When you say defaults, i take it your referring to all options that already have a tick box next to them?

 

[RadDave]

When you say defaults, i take it your referring to all options that already have a tick box next to them?

Yes - below is Onyx opened on my MBPro on Catalina - choose 'Maintenance' and the 'Default Tasks' are checked (I've made no changes) - simply click the 'Run Tasks' button and let the app do its job. Dave
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[Pianoworldstage]

Yes - below is Onyx opened on my MBPro on Catalina - choose 'Maintenance' and the 'Default Tasks' are checked (I've made no changes) - simply click the 'Run Tasks' button and let the app do its job. Dave
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Thanks for your support dave,

Just to clarify, the intention for using OnyX is to uninstall apps and all left over debris files from the directory. would OnyX then be the correct tool to use to suffice for a complete utility clean up?

 

[RadDave]

Thanks for your support dave,

Just to clarify, the intention for using OnyX is to uninstall apps and all left over debris files from the directory. would OnyX then be the correct tool to use to suffice for a complete utility clean up?

Hi again - OnyX is a much more diverse maintenance app than just for 'uninstalling apps'; in fact, although 'Cleaning Applications' is one of its defaults, I'm not sure how well the 'left behind files' are handled/removed - over the years I've exchanged a number of emails (and made several donations) w/ the developer, Joël Barrière - his contact info is available on the Titanium website, if you're interested in pursuing the matter or likely one or more of our members may respond.

BUT for me regarding 'uninstalling apps', I will first look for an Uninstaller made specifically for the app and usually found in one of the menu options or in the app's package contents; if not present, then I prefer to use a free utility called AppCleaner which removes the app's main file but also all of the associated files (many pre-selected but not always) - below is an example; on the left, AppCleaner has just been opened; on the right, I dropped the app icon for DaisyDisk - note that the app and its associated files are all selected and can be removed. Check the link, if interested. Dave
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[Pianoworldstage]

I would attempt to uninstall apps manually from inside the system directory, but feel that is something that requires a more tech savvy advanced approach, cleary I'm not there yet. However as your using it yourself would you recommend (AppCleaner) for Mac as an alternative?

 

[RadDave]

I would attempt to uninstall apps manually from inside the system directory, but feel that is something that requires a more tech savvy advanced approach, cleary I'm not there yet. However as your using it yourself would you recommend (AppCleaner) for Mac as an alternative?

Well, I just recommended AppCleaner to you, and have used the app for over 4-5 years, so obviously the choice for me in uninstalling apps as explained in my previous post - my first choice would be an 'Uninstaller' that is specific for the app in question - my last choice would be to drag the app icon to the trash and then try to search for all of the 'left over' files; plus, I do not feel the need to become more 'tech savvy' to achieve that goal - just pick a good app that does the job for you w/ little intervention - my 2 cents. Dave

 

[Pianoworldstage]

Thanks for your support Dave.

 

[MacInWin]

I basically agree with Dave except that the drag to the trash is not really the final choice for me. And when I use that process, I generally don't go looking for the debris left behind. The files most apps use outside the app itself are generally very small and not, IMHO, worth the effort to find. I use AppCleaner and it does a pretty good job.

 

[harryb2448]

Have never liked using simple drag to Trash for what is left behind. Option 1 is the uninstall option if that comes with the app, and 2 is AppCleaner. A new version, 3.5.1, was released a couple of weeks ago.

AppCleaner (Mac)

Thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps

appcleaner.en.uptodown.com

 

[toMACsh]

Ok, but dragging the pieces left behind to the Trash is the only 100% guaranteed method of getting rid of absolutely everything. Some people's OCD demands nothing less, even though those pieces are tiny.

 

[harryb2448]

AppCleaner thoroughly removes those distributed files period!

 

[pm-r]

AppCleaner thoroughly removes those distributed files period!

If and when one enables the options to do so.

The app also has tools to help make sure that you delete everything associated with an unwanted app.

AppCleaner review: Everything you need to know

Is AppCleaner safe to use on your Mac? Find out in our complete AppCleaner review, where we look at the features and drawbacks of this app cleaner for Mac.

macpaw.com

- Patrick
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[ferrarr]

If and when one enables the options to do so.

AppCleaner review: Everything you need to know

Is AppCleaner safe to use on your Mac? Find out in our complete AppCleaner review, where we look at the features and drawbacks of this app cleaner for Mac.

macpaw.com

- Patrick
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All apps require knowing what it does and how to get it to do what we want.

Also, I can't trust anything that comes from MacPaw, the makers of Clean My Mac.

 

[toMACsh]

AppCleaner thoroughly removes those distributed files period!

Well I'm glad you're so sure about it. I've read many a post that says it left things behind. It might not happen with every use, but it has happened to others.

 

[chscag]

Also, I can't trust anything that comes from MacPaw, the makers of Clean My Mac.

Since AppCleaner is a manual removal of an unwanted app, not something that automatically scans your drive and then "cleans", I believe it's safe to use. Clean My Mac is different and much more aggressive in its removal of apps and other bits and pieces.

 

[ferrarr]

Well I'm glad you're so sure about it. I've read many a post that says it left things behind. It might not happen with every use, but it has happened to others.

This happens ONLY when the user fails to check to make sure all the found files and folders are going to be deleted*. Sometimes this is what appears:



Sometimes AppCleaner does not select ALL options available. But the user SHOULD. Unless they are reinstalling the app.

 

[MacInWin]

Unlike you, Bob, I have used AppCleaner and found it less than perfect. Yes, it does get most of the stuff, but even with every block checked, it fails to find some bits and pieces sometime. Nothing to really worry about, but the OCD among us won't be happy...