newbie question about removing software

[ROGERWILCO357]

ok in windows you can go to the uninstall feature and pick what ever you want removed . How do you do this on A Mac I want to remove some stuff I downloaded and want nothing left behind ..It was alot of dvd burning software I thought was freeware ,suprise ..thanks

 

[MacDawg]

Just drag the App to the trash and empty
You can check the library for a .plist preference file, but it isn't like Windows

Or you can use AppZapper or AppCleaner if you really feel the need

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[jmann]

I use AppTrap.

 

[ROGERWILCO357]

thanks

where do i find those apps for future use?

 

[jmann]

where do i find those apps for future use?

You google for them and they will appear before your eyes like magic.

 

[Ann P]

You just simply drag the application to the trash and it'll delete it. Occasionally, there are files left behind so a good program to use is 'AppCleaner'. Just drag the app that you went to delete onto AppCleaner and it'll automatically find all related files for you.

http://www.freemacsoft.net/AppCleaner/

 

[highertechnology]

I use AppTrap.

I have apptrap on my system. Do you just open it and click start and then drag the app you want to delete in the trash?

 

[dandaman2]

I have apptrap on my system. Do you just open it and click start and then drag the app you want to delete in the trash?

AppTrap is the best because it's as easy as dragging a app or preference pane to the trash. First you have to enable it in system preferences, though. Than, if AppTrap finds related files, it shows you what they are and asks if you want to keep them or delete them. Simple as that.