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[jdot123]

how do i delete programs on my macbook snow lepard im new to mac in windows you have to uninstall it and remove it how do i do it on a mac?

 

[GoCubsGo]

You can drag to the trash or you can use an app like app zapper, which kicks the ass of the apps.

 

[spinnerlys]

Drag it to the Trash icon on the Dock.


Uninstalling Applications
Installing Applications.

Or to properly uninstall applications:

To manually remove an application and all associated files:

1. Launch Finder and search for the app name (hopefully unique, such as Skype)
2. You can narrow the search to specific folders or search your whole Mac
3. Searching "File Name" vs "Contents" usually provides better results.
4. Click the + button below the search term to add criteria
5. Click the "Album" drop-down and select "System files"
6. Click the "Don't include" and change to "include"
7. Sort by name, kind, date, etc. to identify components of the app, such as folders, .plist files, cache files. etc.
8. Delete all files and folders related to the app.
9. Don't empty your Trash until you've determined that everything is working OK, in case you need to restore something you deleted by accident.
10. A reboot might be necessary to completely remove some apps.

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Also have a look at the following links to learn more about Mac OS X:

Mac OS X Basics

Helpful Information for Any Mac User by GGJstudios​

 

[stridemat]

My vote is for AppZapper. It removes all evidence the application was ever installed.

 

[spinnerlys]

My vote is for AppZapper. It removes all evidence the application was ever installed.

I just tested a few of these, using Skype.app as the file to be deleted.

AppZapper found 4 items
AppCleaner found 6 items
AppDelete found 9 items
EasyFind found 16 items
Finder found 17 items

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[GoCubsGo]

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I need AppZapper for past relationships.

 

[stridemat]

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But Finder doesn't make the cool ray gun sound when the App is Zapped.

 

[spinnerlys]

I need AppZapper for past relationships.

And what about the present called present?

But Finder doesn't make the cool ray gun sound when the App is Zapped.

You can do that yourself. TseTse fly fly.

 

[GoCubsGo]

And what about the present called present?



You can do that yourself. TseTse fly fly.

That wouldn't be so bad either. 😱

 

[jdot123]

thank u all 1 more thing how do i copy and paste quickly?

 

[stridemat]

I use CMD+C to copy the selected item, and CMD+V to paste.

 

[jdot123]

so hit command and letter c at same time? do i highlight it first?

 

[spinnerlys]

That wouldn't be so bad either. 😱

Doing it yourself isn't that bad either, but I guess you refer to the present/present.

Sometimes you just have to lift yourself up, even if it is only the loo(ny bin) or that bicycle outside, waiting for you to zap around with it, even 4° C. ****, I still have to do that today.

Be glad you don't landed on LEXX though, unless you

so hit command and letter c at same time? do i highlight it first?

Yes and yes. Like in Windows, you have to select what you want to copy, but instead of using the Control (CTRL) key you use the Command (CMD) key.

Mac OS X Keyboard shortcuts

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Also have a look at the following links to learn more about Mac OS X:

Mac OS X Basics

Helpful Information for Any Mac User by GGJstudios​

 

[stridemat]

so hit command and letter c at same time? do i highlight it first?

Highlight first and then hit CMD+C.