It is quite possible to install and then uninstall un software under Mac OS, as you wish. It is even recommended to uninstall and delete the apps you don't use on your device. Macbook for'optimize the storage space of your computer. If you are a user of Macbook, you are aware that there are very specific operations in the system for each action. Thus, you will find in this article the different steps to follow in order to uninstall software under Mac OS from your computer or by using app uninstallation software on your Mac. Good reading!

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The different steps to follow in order to uninstall software on Mac OS

If you want uninstall and Supprimer manually software (otherwise known as an app) on your device Macbook, you will need to complete the following steps:

  • See you in the Finder from your device Macbook (accessible from Dock)
  • Click on Applications in the left menu
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  • If the app you want to remove is in a folder, open the folder and double-click the file Uninstall + app name
  • If the app you want to delete is not in a folder (and does not have an uninstaller), then you will only have to drag it directly to the trash (it is also possible to do right click and select Place in the trash)

The software in question will not be deleted until the Trash on your Macbook device has been emptied.

App uninstallation software: AppCleaner

It is also possible to use a application uninstallation software which will allow you to delete an app as well as all its satellite files present on your computer's disk. To do this, we recommend the software AppCleaner. Indeed, this software free will allow you to completely remove applications, widgets or alternatively plugins. The advantage will be that extensions, the Fpreference files as well as caches will also be deleted when you uninstall an app from your device Macbook. This will allow you to save storage space andavoid possible conflicts with other files.

To use the app AppCleaner, you just have to download it to your device Macbook then launch it. You will then only have to drag the applications you want to remove into its window. The application AppCleaner also provides you with the functionality SmartDelete which will allow you to detect the applications placed in the Basket.

Is it possible to delete a protected application on Mac?

Some apps have been preinstalled on your device Macbook and are so system protected. For example, you will not be able to delete the app Safari de your device Macbook since it is an integral part of the system. Even the app CleanMyMac or even AppCleaner will not allow you to uninstall and delete a protected application. You will have to opt for removing third-party apps to save storage space on your device Macbook.