Correct way to uninstall programs...?
ive noticed that unlike windows, OS X doesnt have an easy way to remove programs. (no im not saying that windows is better)
A friend told me to just delete the file from applications, and then use spotlight to locate the other files associated with it.
Is there a better way to do it?
thanks
ben
Hi
That's one way of doing it as some applications come in packages. 2 other ways are:
Get an application like AppDelete or AppZapper.
Other applications have their own uninstaller which you have to run.
Steve
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