How To Uninstall and Delete Apps and Programs on a Mac Computer

[@kevis_allen]

Thank you so much! I am new to mac and this is the best instruction video on youtube to uninstall apps on mac. Very helpful.

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for the nice words and for watching. I hope it helps.

[@Roberta-u7n]

Thank you! It’s so hard to find non sponsored advice for free.

[@craigneidel]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@bryans8656]

Thanks for this Craig, I didn’t know about using Option to show the Library folder. Very helpful.

[@craigneidel]

Thanks again for watching the videos and the support of the channel.

[@khyleluimorata1021]

Thank you Craig! this is the only useful video that I've watched. more power! Liked and subscribed.

[@craigneidel]

@@khyleluimorata1021 thanks for the sub

[@sonjo2419]

I was able to delete most of AVG app except AVGTuneup. It say It’s open. I’ve done command q does not work and the docked icon does not show a dot showing it’s open🤷🏻‍♀️. My computer Mac Pro Catalina 10.15 running slow again after removing the app and all its pieces. thank you

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for watching and good luck with everything. Some programs are a bit harder for sure.

[@KimieKong]

Thank you Craig. Finally re-found my Library again thanks to your instruction---after YEARS of not knowing where it went. Found game apps& files that have been following me to my new iMacs since my now 23 year old son was a kid!!

[@craigneidel]

Welcome and thanks for watching the channel.

[@lemonumentvivantkajole4008]

I have got this app called CV maker with I never paid for it . Keeps pop up on my mac book pro when I tried to uninstall it the erro massage is , this Item can’t be removed because it’s Open .

[@craigneidel]

I'm not sure about that and it sounds almost like a virus. Try going into the settings and make sure it doesn't open up when the Mac launches and that could fix it.

[@elle-jwalters1527]

Thank you so much!! I needed this. Very informative and well instructed. 😊

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad it helped.

[@CompuB1t]

"sudo pacman -R macos or "sudo apt remove macos" or "suso dnf remove macos". Arch / Debian / Fedora if is installed via the package manager. On Linix you have more control, anyways I wanted to know how ro uninstall software on macOS.

[@craigneidel]

That is what my video was about.

[@CompuB1t]

@@craigneidel I know, is just that is little weird to uninstall apps on Apple macOS, and Finder hides the full path on the system. In case someone use brew then is possible "brew remove package"

[@animewarrior7]

new subscriber here, thank you so much, sir! 3 hand claps for you.

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for the sub

[@christinamichelle8790]

Thank you so much. I have a brand new Mac that I want to keep as clean as possible. I learned my lesson on a windows computer and that’s a lost cause so I’m starting out on the right foot thanks to your help!

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for watching and glad it helped out.

[@MaritesJunier]

You solved my problem like less than a minute. Thank you! You’re a pro

[@craigneidel]

That's good news

[@bromansoccerguyandgamer3283]

What if you don’t have an options key? I am not using an apple keyboard.

[@craigneidel]

I guess you might need to map it somehow then.

[@djjammindave]

SORRY, BUT YOU ARE TALKING LIKE YOU ARE RASING THE CLOCK.....

[@craigneidel]

Yeah I talk fast. Working on slowing down.

[@Edu-Fun-Kids]

I had a problem uninstalling apps and their files. Thanks

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for feedback.

[@DariaKoleso]

Hi! I saw the chess in your computer. I coudn't remove this app from mine computer. How to remove?

[@craigneidel]

I don't think you can remove it.

[@DariaKoleso]

@@craigneidel Thank you for reply. But if I buy e new computer, the chess will be there as well?

[@craigneidel]

@@DariaKoleso I think that is correct

[@gregsmith7504]

Thanks, You're great. You made this so easy.

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for watching and the feedback.

[@Tedsistav-tm5ee]

Your talking me to DEATH… OMG simpky perform the actions!?? Stop the prolonged introductions to the material.. just get to it!!!

[@craigneidel]

Just don't watch if you don't like content. No need to leave comment like that

[@monsterandmaster]

It drives me crazy why Mac os and those engineers are not making two unninstal process, a short and a deep unninstal. All the bullshit about security, yet the force you to dl 3rd party software from unknown publishers to cleanly uninstal program or just doing it by hand as if we were in 1980. It's just suck.

[@craigneidel]

Most are easy to uninstall but I agree that some of the programs that they don't let you remove they should. It's just one of those Apple things that's not always the best.

[@sherynschlep856]

Do I have to restart the laptop after doing all this? I shutdown my laptop cuz I have to be away for long hours due to work. So this kinda bothers me I new user to macbook pro M1 2021.

[@craigneidel]

Just restart it when you have time as it's not required.

[@godlydating1]

Thank you so much ! You helped me remove an app from my macbook pro tonight. Have a great year, GOD Bless you and your family! Dr. Lisa

[@craigneidel]

Thank you.

[@kizzylr]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! 😊

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for watching the channel.

[@xavierkreiss8394]

Thank you for this clear presentation. I've now made a screenshot of the places to go to to search for extra files. I understand your distaste for uninstaller apps. I have, however, used one of those, App Cleaner, for years with no problem after seeing it reviewed favourably on several Mac-orientated websites. It's freeware/donationware and distributed by Freemacsoft. There are other uninstallers out there but I haven't tried them and can't vouch for them. I will now be using it as before but checking that it's done a good job by referring to your list!

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for sharing and watching. Yes, there are a few good ones that can help clean the Mac but there are a few that have produced some viruses. But, I guess that can be said about most applications. I'll need to check that one out and thanks for sharing again.

[@traciefreeman249]

I am having trouble to uninstall something off my iMac. It stays on my screen. And I do not know how to uninstall it. Pleaseeeee help!!

[@craigneidel]

Some things you cannot uninstall on the Mac unfortunately if it's part of the system.

[@BambangFutures]

Works. Thank you, Craig.

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for feedback

[@tradersdna9736]

Been having a problem with an app not opening, tried a bunch of things that didnt help. this process helped me sort out theissue THANKS

[@craigneidel]

Thank you and I hope it helps. Sometimes you just need to remove and reinstall etc. but thanks for posting.

[@d.r.pickering4393]

When I drag the files into the trash, it creates a copy to the trash but the files still stay in my Applications. How do I fix this?

[@craigneidel]

Are you dragging the files or a alias of them?

[@yonallb]

I wish macOS just had uninstall. It is kind of messy how they do it.

[@craigneidel]

Yes, it is pretty easy for Apples issued using the App store but harder for Apps you download on the Web.

[@yashashree57]

The best video for mac users, much love

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for watching

[@edg873]

use app cleaner

[@craigneidel]

Some people don't like to use third party cleaner apps but I agree it's an option for some for sure.

[@derekfromtauranga6012]

Thanks for the tutorial. I’m new to mac as I inherited my late dads 2017 imac 27”. Had fun erasing the hard disc reinstalling latest version of Ventura when you have to fight all the Mac I.D and password security they make you go through. I put in anther 16 gb of ram for total of 24 gb which is so easy to do on on these macs and that’s made it more responsive. I’ve always been a pc user and windows has all those right click functions that Mac doesn’t. It means you have to have a list of keyboard shortcuts to do anything bar simple selecting programs etc. I can’t install my printer as there is no Mac software for it and after trying some later model printer software that didn’t work and deleting the printer the Mac won’t even recognise a printer now. I’m hoping there is left over fragments of the software that needs to be all cleared out to make it recognise a printer???🤗🤗🤗

[@craigneidel]

You will get used to the Mac and love it I promise you. The Mac does have right-click functions but you need to turn them on in the system settings and then it will act more like a Win PC. Yes, Mac does take specific printer models so sometimes it's hard to use an old printer but usually there are drivers. Good luck with everything.

[@derekfromtauranga6012]

@@craigneidel I will have to look into those right click function settings. It’s been a big learning curve going from pc to Mac and I’m learning how things work on Mac OS. Just a bit frustrating when you know pc’s inside out and things don’t work the same on Mac but good for the brain on a 68 yr old. 😀

[@derekfromtauranga6012]

Yes I see now how easy it is to turn on right click function. 🤗

[@craigneidel]

Thanks and good luck with everything.

[@derekfromtauranga6012]

@@craigneidel 👍👍👍

[@cecyromero7564]

Love this great video

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@blackvulcan3]

Hi Craig, I know you mentioned other programs and your resistance to them, which is cool. If you were inclined to try one that I believe is rock solid and I have used for years and years is appcleaner. I'm not affiliated, its just a real nice easy to use small program.

[@craigneidel]

Ok, thank you. I just try and keep my systems clean but I have a few that I do testing on etc. I just don't like the idea of having something do something for you that you can do yourself. That is just me though and I know people are different. Thanks for the info.

[@WOK-YT-handle]

That was so clear and helpful! Thank you!

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching the video.

[@williamkterrell]

Thanks for sharing your insight.

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for watching.

[@Shabbir-A.]

you are best teacher

[@craigneidel]

I appreciate the feedback and thanks for the nice words.

[@Jamesmorgan-oi9dd]

great help

[@craigneidel]

Thanks for watching and comment

[@asan1050]

Thanks!Thanks!

[@craigneidel]

Thank you.

[@studio202theshow6]

Thank u Sir🫡

[@craigneidel]

Welcome and thanks for watching.