How to delete other than trash can?

[Charlotte903007]

Hi,

I am new to Mac, I have a MacBook Air. I accidentally downloaded something called Flip Player. From what I have read to delete I drag to the trash can but this just isn't deleting. Is there another way?

 

[RightMACatU]

1) You can't remove the app from Finder/Desktop? OR 2) Trash won't empty?


1) COMMAND + DELETE on application
2) Hold OPTION key when you empty trash

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Since you probably tried to install it, there is still a mounted disk image visible on the Desktop and in Finder's Sidebar.
To get rid of it, click on it and press CMD+E to eject the disk image, then delete the downloaded file.

Installing Applications in Mac OS X

Best way to FULLY DELETE a program without the need of any additional, inefficient applications

Visual presentation of the steps outlined in above link:

To learn more about Mac OS X: Helpful Information for Any Mac User by GGJstudios​

 

[Bl!zz]

Just use the uninstaller provided by the developer.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Just use the uninstaller provided by the developer.

It does not remove everything:

NOTE: The uninstaller does not remove your Flip4Mac preferences or serial numbers you’ve purchased. The next time you install Flip4Mac, you will retain your previous preferences and license.

 

[Bl!zz]

It does not remove everything:

My bad. Here are the other files:

/Users/YourHomeFolder/Library/Saved Application State/net.telestream.Flip-Player.savedState

/Users/YourHomeFolder/Library/Preferencesnet.telestream.Flip-Player.plist

Delete both and it's all gone.

Should you not have the uninstaller, simply drag these files and the application to the trash, open the Finder menu and secure empty the trash.