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How do i uninstall iLife 08?

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Passive101

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I want to install iLife 09, but I'm not sure how to uninstall 08. I don't have a lot of hard drive space that is extra so I have to get rid of the old ones first.

I tried to uninstall them with AppCleaner, but it tells me these are protected programs.
 
Passive101 said:
I want to install iLife 09, but I'm not sure how to uninstall 08. I don't have a lot of hard drive space that is extra so I have to get rid of the old ones first.

I tried to uninstall them with AppCleaner, but it tells me these are protected programs.
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Just install 09" it will ask you if you want to update, so no need to remove 08".
 
So it will keep all my files and then get rid of the old programs and replace it with the new ones?

If so that is awesome!

I just don't want it to leave extra crap laying around the OS.
 
Drag them to the trash.

But if you don't have room to run the installer (I think it needed 1.5 GB?), then you may have other problems. All of these apps are going to take up more space than the ones that they replace.
 
I don't think dragging them to the trash uninstalls everything. when I checked in Applications they are only 200MB or smaller for the programs. I remember the install being over 1GB.
 
Passive101 said:
I don't think dragging them to the trash uninstalls everything. when I checked in Applications they are only 200MB or smaller for the programs. I remember the install being over 1GB.
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Well the support files are considerably larger than the apps themselves- on my system the "Apple Loops for Garageband" folder for iLife 08 is 2.49Gb by itself for instance.
 
sickmacdoc said:
Well the support files are considerably larger than the apps themselves- on my system the "Apple Loops for Garageband" folder for iLife 08 is 2.49Gb by itself for instance.
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Are you referring to iLife '09 or '08? My folder is only 95.8MB.
 
Complete uninstallation of a software suite usually involves digging into the Application and Library folders of the hard drive. Within the Library folder you will find the Application Support folder, and the Receipts folders. The Receipts folder generally only contains package files placed there by the Apple-branded software. Removal of the relevant files from these locations generally ensures that the software has been completely removed.
 
I just installed my pirated copy and it didnt get rid of the old files.
you can change the settings on appCleaner to get rid of protected default programs.
 
WesternQuest said:
I just installed my pirated copy and it didnt get rid of the old files.
you can change the settings on appCleaner to get rid of protected default programs.
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Don't come out and say that. Those who think that's "cool" aren't on this forum. You will only get blasted. Just say "I just installed my copy and..."

Even mentioning the word "torrent" or "limewire" or something is enough to get people up in arms, so seriously, just cut it out...
 
illegallydead said:
Don't come out and say that. Those who think that's "cool" aren't on this forum. You will only get blasted. Just say "I just installed my copy and..."

Even mentioning the word "torrent" or "limewire" or something is enough to get people up in arms, so seriously, just cut it out...
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sorry, ill keep that in mind.
I wasnt really looking to be cool on an anonymous message board though.
And what is wrong with saying torrent? bit torrent can be extremely useful for completely legal reasons.
 
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