AppCleaner?

[Prohybe]

I heard about that app that unninstals other apps, the AppCleaner? Is that good? I have already read the guide about how to unninstal with finder in macrumors guides but it becomes quite complicated, any suggestions?

 

[GGJstudios]

I heard about that app that unninstals other apps, the AppCleaner? Is that good? I have already read the guide about how to unninstal with finder in macrumors guides but it becomes quite complicated, any suggestions?

In most cases, app removal software such as AppCleaner doesn't do a thorough job of finding and removing files/folders related to deleted apps. For more information, read this.

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

Best way to FULLY DELETE a program​

For simple deletion, just drag the .app file to the trash. If you want to completely remove all components, use the instructions above.

 

[Prohybe]

In most cases, app removal software such as AppCleaner doesn't do a thorough job of finding and removing files/folders related to deleted apps. For more information, read this.

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

Best way to FULLY DELETE a program​

For simple deletion, just drag the .app file to the trash. If you want to completely remove all components, use the instructions above.

Ok i'm doing that i just have a question: how can i do that thing "File Name". I can't see it here.

 

[GGJstudios]

Ok i'm doing that i just have a question: how can i do that thing "File Name". I can't see it here.

Follow the steps in order. It explains exactly how to do it.

 

[Prohybe]

Follow the steps in order. It explains exactly how to do it.

I did but some kind of files, Application type, it says here that can't be deleted.

 

[GGJstudios]

I did but some kind of files, Application type, it says here that can't be deleted.

Such as? What app are you deleting? Launch Activity Monitor and change "My Processes" at the top to "All Processes", then make sure the app you're trying to delete isn't running. If it is, quit the process in Activity Monitor. Then try to delete.

 

[snazzyiphoneguy]

Such as? What app are you deleting? Launch Activity Monitor and change "My Processes" at the top to "All Processes", then make sure the app you're trying to delete isn't running. If it is, quit the process in Activity Monitor. Then try to delete.

u mean dragging it in the trash and emptying the trash isnt enough??

 

[Prohybe]

Such as? What app are you deleting? Launch Activity Monitor and change "My Processes" at the top to "All Processes", then make sure the app you're trying to delete isn't running. If it is, quit the process in Activity Monitor. Then try to delete.

RealPlayer is the thing i'm trying to delete. I went to activity monitor and confirmed that the app was not running. I tried to delete them and couldn't.

 

[ShoG]

You have admin privileges on the user you are signed in under?

 

[GGJstudios]

RealPlayer is the thing i'm trying to delete. I went to activity monitor and confirmed that the app was not running. I tried to delete them and couldn't.

What files are you unable to delete?

u mean dragging it in the trash and emptying the trash isnt enough??

You can't drag the app to the trash and delete it if it's still running. If you do delete an app this way, you leave behind files and folders related to the app that are not automatically deleted. While there's usually no harm in leaving them, sometimes they do leave icons on the Menu Bar or error messages at login, etc. They also consume disk space, which may be at a premium for users with small drives.

 

[Prohybe]

What files are you unable to delete?

RealPlayer.app
RealPlayer Converter.app

The last opened dates are from March, and i didn't have this Mac back than. Also, when i right click those selected files, i have the following options: Open/Open Enclosing Folder/Get Info/make alias/quick look 2 items/and other useless ones.

You have admin privileges on the user you are signed in under?

i don't think so..

 

[GGJstudios]

RealPlayer.app
RealPlayer Converter.app

The last opened dates are from March, and i didn't have this Mac back than. Also, when i right click those selected files, i have the following options: Open/Open Enclosing Folder/Get Info/make alias/quick look 2 items/and other useless ones.

Click "Open Enclosing Folder". Where are those apps located? What is the file path?

 

[Prohybe]

Click "Open Enclosing Folder". Where are those apps located? What is the file path?

In Applications

But is weird because i can't see those there when i open Applications. I only see one alias file from Realplayer

 

[GGJstudios]

In Applications

Then you should be able to drag them to the Trash, if they're not in use and you're the admin user.

 

[Prohybe]

Then you should be able to drag them to the Trash, if they're not in use and you're the admin user.

They aren't here in applications. But the files stay on the finder search. I'll try to restart the computer

 

[GGJstudios]

They aren't here in applications. But the files stay on the finder search. I'll try to restart the computer

Make sure you're not looking at another Applications folder.
When you're in the folder, click the path icon in the toolbar and verify it's directly under Macintosh HD.

 

[Prohybe]

Make sure you're not looking at another Applications folder.
When you're in the folder, click the path icon View attachment 317545 in the toolbar and verify it's directly under Macintosh HD.

I finally did it. Well i looked into Mac HD and didn't find them but when i searched they were still there. So i went back as much as i could and found RealPlayer as a disk. I just clicked "Eject RealPlayer". The files are gone

Thank you very much for your help

 

[GGJstudios]

I finally did it. Well i looked into Mac HD and didn't find them but when i searched they were still there. So i went back as much as i could and found RealPlayer as a disk. I just clicked "Eject RealPlayer". The files are gone

Thank you very much for your help

Glad you worked it out!