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Boca

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Feb 13, 2008
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Want to delete the imedia mac app I just loaded. It opens PhotoShop every time I look at a picture. Didn't know that's how it works. Now want it off. Is there something that doesn't cost 12$? I must have used the free delete teaser before and have no zaps left.
thank you.
 
AppZapper, AppCleaner, TrashMe, and similar apps do not do a thorough job of removing all files/folders related to deleted apps. I tested several of these, using Skype as the app to be removed. Of 17 items to be removed:
AppZapper missed 13 items
AppCleaner missed 11 items
AppDelete missed 8 items
Hazel missed 9 items​
I also tested AppTrap, CleanMyMac and a few others, but don't recall how many items they missed. All left files/folders behind. In most cases, they remove .plist files and a few others, but leave behind much larger files and folders. (you will find a discussion of these tests in the thread linked below)

The only effective method for complete app removal is manual deletion:
 
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