Uninstalling applications software

I downloaded TweetDeck and need to uninstall it. From the Applications menu, does just moving it to the trash actually uninstall it?
Ane

Yes, but also look in your Library/Preferences folder to see if it has left a preference file.
Alternatively, use an application like AppCleaner to uninstall applications. That finds all related files and deletes them.
http://www.freemacsoft.net/AppCleaner/

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How to uninstall application software??

Hi Guys,
When a application is installed into Mac. successfully.
But now, I want to uninstalled the application, how can
I do? The application software no uninstall program.
Thanks.

Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Most applications create preference files which are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can located them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term.
There are also several shareware utilities that can uninstall applications:
AppZapper
CleanApp
Yank
SuperPop
Uninstaller
Spring Cleaning
Look for them at www.versiontracker.com or www.mackupdate.com.
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.

Have a new itouch. I'm having trouble downloading iTunes. I keep getting the error message: Apple Application software was not found. Apple application support is required to run iTunesHelper. Please uninstall iTunes, then install iTues again. Error 2.

I have a new iTouch. I'm having trouble downloading iTunes. I keep getting the error message: "Apple Application Software was not found. Apple application support is required to run iTunesHelper. Please uninstall iTunes, then install iTunes again. Error 2." I have uninstalled and tried installing again and get the same error message. What do i need to do?
Lg

Install 7-Zip (free), or a free trial of WinRAR, and use one of them to extract the contents of the iTunesSetup.exe or iTunesSetup64.exe installer file, then try installing AppleApplicationSupport.msi as a standalone component. Even if it won't install you may get a more useful error message as to why not.
tt2

When wanting to remove unwanted applications from my Mac, does dragging them into the trash COMPLETELY uninstall the software?

My 2010 Macbook Pro that is running on OS X Mavericks (10.9.4) has been running rather slow lately because of all the files I use for work. I have gone through and deleted all the unnecessary applications by simply dragging them into the trash, but I am curious, does this ACTUALLY uninstall the application? My reason for asking is because in some cases, when dragging the app to the trash, the app simply just says, "Move to trash" and other times it says, "Uninstall application." Like I said I want to clear up as much space as possible to get my laptop running a bit faster.
And yes, I am already in the process of ordering new RAM to help speed up the computer as a whole, but I would like some help in UNINSTALLING unwanted applications, and am also open to any other ideas on how to speed my computer up. I am EXTREMELY tech savvy when it comes to computers, especially Apples, I just can't seem to figure this one out.... HELP ME!
Thank you in advance

Have a look at this video tutorial on how to uninstall applications completely on Mac OS X, something apps like AppZapper and AppDelete are not able to do yet.
And unless you have a 250 GB HDD with less than 5 to 10 GB of free storage, freeing up storage space will not make your computer run faster.
Maybe think about getting an SSD as system drive, it speeds up your Mac quite considerably.
As for other tricks:
Performance Tips For Mac OS X
Mac Performance Guide

Need application software for Audigy Platinum

I just re-installed my Audigy Platinum card and dri've into an XP SP3 system, downloaded the latest drivers from Creative and it works just fine (ty Creative!). I even used the optical out connection to my Denon 5. AVR and it sounds great.
However, I don't have any of the application software and can't seem to download that software from the website without having some old application software already installed. Is there a work around?
I do have the original disk for the following Creative cards (which I also own):
Sound Blaster 6 PCI (part # 220ML0003020)
Sound Blaster Li've!? (part # 220ML0003060)
Sound Blaster AWE64 (part # 73330530-)
I'm reluctant to try installing any of the applications from these disks in order to enable the appropriate application software to be downloaded/installed off the web, as I don't want to risk messing up the present clean driver installation. I did try putting the disks in the dvd dri've to see if that would enable the download/install process (this has worked with other products) to no avail.
I would very much like to have the complete set of applications for this still excellent card/dri've so I can enjoy the full functionality of the Audigy Platinum.
Any and all assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
John W. Wright

THANK YOU FOR THE ISO!!!
It worked flawlessly.
However, I did a messy job of installing it. I had installed the beta drivers before using the iso, and then when I installed the CD and its drivers none of the utilities worked. I then tried uninstalling the utilities but the installation stalled and failed repeatedly. Luckily, I had the option to system restore, but it was on a save point in the middle of installation. So its a pretty sloppy job.
One thing: when switching between modules (EQ, or volume control, or EAX); there is a 6 second wait.
Also, EAX reverb does not work well on Soundfonts (very faint reverb, but definetely not sufficient).
But thank you very much for saving my life.

Apple application software required to run iTunes?

I'm having some issues here. I tried to open itunes and it says "Apple application software not found. Apple application support is required to run itunes. Please uninstall itunes, then install itunes again."
So I did that. iTunes would open but when I connected my iphone it wouldn't work. Then I got a message that said "itunes.itl cannot be read because it was created on a newer version of iTunes." So i tried to rename the file and that didn't work.
But then I was having some more issues with my computer (the fn buttons weren't working) so i did a system restore to before I uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes. I have looked at the forum and tried a couple different things and none of them have worked. I tried opening itunes.exe with winrar and that didn't work. I have an Asus with a Windows 7 64-bit operating system.
So if you can help me it would be greatly appreciated. You should also know that I am not very good with computers so please make your instructions relatively explicit.

I fixed it! You have to uninstall every apple program on your computer though. All of them. Then you have to reinstall iTunes. If you get the iTunes library.itl message use the link below.
This link helped me
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_I_fix_this_issue._ITunes_Library.itl_cannot_be_ read_because_it_was_created_by_a_newer_version_of_iTunes
My iTunes folder was named just iTunes library so I renamed that to iTunes.old then updated it and it worked!

How to uninstall the software

I tried the trial version, liked it, bought the hard copy. Can't just put the serial number on. I called said I had to install it again from the disk....but I could not do it it keep giving me a window........saying : Critical errors were found in setup - Incompatible payloads already installed Please see the Setup log file for details.
I trashed the trial version completely, but still not working, just could not pass this stage. Called Adobe many times, each time transfer me from one person to another, each time waiting for at lease 40 minutes............very frustrated. Almost thinking forget about this software, give me my money back. Last request.......HELP.......I don't have those software call Clean Sweep to uninstall the software, it doesn't seem right I have to get another software to install this one.

Yes, I have Mac OS 10.5.6 and
I went to Application - Utility and put the following in memory stick then trash it.
Adobe Installers _not thing in the folder
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 Icon
Adobe Utilities - 2 folders in there ..Adobe Updater5 and ExtenScript Toolkit2
Not thing in there that I could uninstall the software.
After 45 minutes on the waiting the customer services transfer me to "highly trained tech support" and
I am on the phone after 2 hours still waiting someone to help me............
I did go to the website you had on the link. nothing there helps me.
HELP......................................................

How to uninstall application in mac?

how to uninstall application in mac?

Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind 4.9, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
AppZapper 2.0.1
AppDelete 3.2.6
Automaton 1.50
Hazel
AppCleaner 2.1.0
CleanApp
iTrash 1.8.2
Amnesia
Uninstaller 1.15.1
Spring Cleaning 11.0.1
Look for them at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.

How do i uninstall applications and their packages without littering trashcan

how do i uninstall applications and their packages without littering trashcan.
                                                                                                   *sincerly nube*

OK. That wasn't clear at first. See the following:
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
    1. AppZapper 2.0.1
    2. AppDelete 3.2.6
    3. Automaton 1.50
    4. Hazel
    5. AppCleaner 2.1.0
    6. CleanApp
    7. iTrash 1.8.2
    8. Amnesia
    9. Uninstaller 1.15.1
10. Spring Cleaning 11.0.1
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.

How do I uninstall applications running in my doc on an iMac?

I am having trouble uninstalling certain applications on my iMac desktop computer running OS 10.7.5.
Could someone please explain what the process is to accomplish removing of specific software?
SD

Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
    1. AppZapper 2.0.1
    2. AppDelete 3.2.6
    3. Automaton 1.50
    4. Hazel
    5. AppCleaner 2.1.0
    6. CleanApp
    7. iTrash 1.8.2
    8. Amnesia
    9. Uninstaller 1.15.1
10. Spring Cleaning 11.0.1
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.

Uninstalling Applications

Folks, I am desperate, and I hope a kindly and knowledgeable soul will be able to help me.
I am having problems using iTunes / realPlayer. See
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2129461
I wonder if completely uninstalling both would do the trick. But how does one completely remove all the files associated with an app - they seem to be distributed in so many different places and folders?
Many, many thanks for reading this
Sangeetha
Message was edited by: sangeetha

Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, Easy Find, instead. Download Easy Find at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are also several shareware utilities that can uninstall applications:
AppZapper
CleanApp
Yank
SuperPop
Uninstaller
Spring Cleaning
Look for them at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.
Do not uninstall iTunes. Rather reinstall it from your OS X Installer Disc's Optional Installs package installer.
And, we cannot really help you with a problem unless you tell us what it is. Uninstalling software may not help, but we have no way of knowing without you posting more specific information about the problem you are having.

Uninstalling Applications from Mac

Hi
Is there anyway to uninstall the applications as normally we do in Windows? I cannot see a place where the installed applications are shown and option to remove it completely.
Can anyone please guide me in this area as I am in my 4th day after entering into Mac world.
Thanks
Mothi

Hi, Mothi.
See my "Uninstalling applications" FAQ for important advice on uninstalling software.
FYI: Since you are new to Mac OS X, you may benefit from some of the educational resources I recommend in my "Learning About Mac OS X" FAQ.
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X
Note: The information provided in the link(s) above is freely available. However, because I own The X Lab™, a commercial Web site to which some of these links point, the Apple Discussions Terms of Use require I include the following disclosure statement with this post:
I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link.

Uninstalling Applications - Help!

When uninstalling applications (such as MS Office) , I was told to just drag the application to the trash and it would be deleted. Is this the case or are there residual files that remain such as in Windows XP? Not sure why OS X does not have a remove aoftware applications program...Sorry, I am a recent convert to Macs and I still think in Windows terms sometimes.
Here is why I am asking. My friend's MS Office for Mac somehow became corrupted on his MacBook while he was downloading the Office Update (not sure what he did or what happened) lso I decided to just reload the application from scratch. I dragged the MS Office folder from the Applications folder into the trash assuming that the entire program would be deleted. When I tried to reload MS Office, it would not ask for a license key or anything and did not reload the entire program. It would not work. It took around 3 attempts to get this done and then I rebooted the computer on the final attempt and it worked. I am thinking that remnants of MS Office were still around somewhere and this was conflicting with the new install. Curious as to why it did not prompt me to install the Microsoft key??
If anyone can clarify this MS Office question as well as what other steps must be done to remove an application (other than dragging to trash), thanks in advance
d

Many thanks. I was not aware that there was an uninstall application buried within the MS Office folder. I could not find anything in the software booklet and all my spotlight searches were for "MS Office Uninstall" which did not produce anything.
Actually the name of the program is called "Remove Office" and it is located within the folder named "Additional Tools"
I learn something new everyday!
dv
MacBook Pro 15" 2.16GHZ, 2GB & MacBook, Black, 2GHZ, 1GB Mac OS X (10.4.7) iPOD 60GB, iPOD 30GB, & 2 eMachine Desktops

Genio appears from nowhere whenever I launch Safari. How do I uninstall. I can't find an uninstall application.

Genio appears from nowhere whenever I launch Safari. How do I uninstall. I can't find an uninstall application. I have manually deleted Genio from Applications, Application Support and Preferences. How do I get it out of my computer?

See this link for removal: http://www.thesafemac.com/art/
When installing apps you get from places like CNET & Softronics they wrap the installer with their adware. You have to manually uncheck NOT to install. I've seen the Genieo as "Install Genieo with a checkbox" in a very small font. See example here:
Beware of adware included in installers
(Fair disclosure: Needhelp4Mac is my site. I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link.)
OS X 10.9.3 added Genieo to list of incompatible software. If possible I would upgrade to Mavericks.

Missing HP Utility (Officejet Pro 8600 Plus); need to reinstall - cannot uninstall printer software

I had to wipe my iMac and resinstall IOS Mavericks (10.9.5). Printer (Officejet Pro 8600 Plus, 9N11g) is working, but will no longer scan (double-clicking icon results in "original item cannot be found") and the HP utility icon on dock is missing, replaced with a "?." I located directions to uninstall printer software so I can reinstall... but there is no longer any HP folder or "HP Uninstaller" on my Mac HD. Neither is there an HP folder within Library/Printers folders. Spotlight search shows no HP or Hewlett-Packard folders on my hard drive.
I have downloaded an "HPPPrinterDrivers3.0.dmg" and "HP-Injket-SW-OSX-Mavericks_v12.34.37.dmg," one of which I'm hoping will contain updated software/drivers to reinstall the printer and hopefully the HP Utility so I can regain scanning function, but I cannot figure out how to remove the current printer software, and I do not know if those are the currect files to use. I understand just deleting the printer will not suffice.
Can anyone provide step-by-step instructions on how to remove the software as well as installation (since I am unclear if I have the correct dmg files)? Thank you.
This question was solved.
View Solution.

Hi,
First I would suggest repairing the disk permissions, then try reinstalling the HP Software.
Follow the steps below to repair the disk permissions:
1. Open the the Applications folder.
2. Go to the Utilities folder.
3. Double-click on Disk Utility.
4. Select the hard drive containing the boot volume.
5. Go to the First Aid tab and select Repair Disk Permissions.
Note: This process may take several minutes depending on the Mac and amount of permissions that need to be repaired. The Progress Log will indicate when the process has been completed.
Once you are done, run the HP-Injket-SW-OSX-Mavericks_v12.34.37.dmg file and follow the steps on screen, be sure to select the HP Scan option while installing to get full functionality of the software.
Please try the steps above and let me know the results,
Shlomi
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