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AppZapper?

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wayland1985

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Is AppZapper worth the $13, or should I just stick with the Drag to the Trash Bin routine?


I mean, I don't think I uninstall programs that much.... and a new OSx comes out every 2 years or so. Do you use AppZapper?
 
Based on what you've stated, you don't need it. If you run into a program that doesn't uninstall properly, it really isn't that hard to find the files and delete them manually. Worst case scenario you have to use Time Machine or re-install OSX.
 
Hi,

I use the freeware AppDelete. It looks for all files associated with an application and puts them in the trash.

I think it's the same as AppZapper, only free.

/Rupert
 
I like AppZapper, it came in the MacHeist bundle I purchased. I use it quite a bit. Now I don't have to manually search for all the files, AppZapper does that for me, which is easier. I like it.
 
I was just going to post about this.. good thing I clicked the "try searching first" link :D

My AppZapper has become unstable for some reason.. it works great EXCEPT when I try to use the genie. When I do, it just sits there "processing" infinitely. I have to quit it to make it work again.. not sure what's up with that! Anyway.. seeing how AppZapper has not been updated in FOREVER (and I hate software that's just stagnant and feels un-maintained), I'm looking for an AppZapper replacement.

I bumped into "Yank" recently, but the last time that was updated was over a year ago, so I'll assume that's a dead project.

I'll have to try AppCleaner.. and, well, aside from that, anything else you can suggest?

I'm big on uninstalling because I love trying out new apps all the time. I do a fair amount of installing and as a direct consequence of that, uninstalling.

First post here.. woot :). Enjoy your long weekend, everyone!

Whoa.. I just checked out AppCleaner and I'm blown away. It's EVEN sexier than AppZapper AND FREE. Holy crap I'm impressed..
 
I used to use them all, until I found out that ALL of them would inevitably leave something behind.

I now use EasyFind. In addition to it being my permanent Spotlight replacement, it is very easy to either move an app. and all it's files (visible or invisible) to the trash, or "destroy" them completely.
 
illjazz said:
I was just going to post about this.. good thing I clicked the "try searching first" link :D

My AppZapper has become unstable for some reason.. it works great EXCEPT when I try to use the genie. When I do, it just sits there "processing" infinitely. I have to quit it to make it work again.. not sure what's up with that! Anyway.. seeing how AppZapper has not been updated in FOREVER (and I hate software that's just stagnant and feels un-maintained), I'm looking for an AppZapper replacement.

I bumped into "Yank" recently, but the last time that was updated was over a year ago, so I'll assume that's a dead project.

I'll have to try AppCleaner.. and, well, aside from that, anything else you can suggest?

I'm big on uninstalling because I love trying out new apps all the time. I do a fair amount of installing and as a direct consequence of that, uninstalling.

First post here.. woot :). Enjoy your long weekend, everyone!

Whoa.. I just checked out AppCleaner and I'm blown away. It's EVEN sexier than AppZapper AND FREE. Holy crap I'm impressed..
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The reason AppZapper hasn't been updated is there is a new version coming.
Its perfectly stable for me anyway.
 
illjazz said:
I remember demoing that at some point.. how does it stack up against the likes of AppZapper and AppClean in terms of uninstalling stuff? How much memory does its resident background process consume?
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I've found it to be the best of the bunch mentioned above,i cant check it's memory usage at present as a friend of mine managed to delete it & the email that contained the key was deleted ages ago,so im waiting for a new product key from synium
 
I also got AppZapper as part of the bundle deal - I use it all the time when I'm deleting programs and it works great.

-Bryan
 
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