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Mac: Uninstall programs - here's how

Answer 1

Delete apps from the launchpad
Uninstall programs using the Finder
1st step:
2nd step:
3rd step:
Brief instructions: Uninstall programs using the Finder

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Want to remove an application from your Mac? We'll show you how to easily uninstall programs..

If you no longer use a program and want to free up disk space, you should uninstall it. This works via the Finder or the Launchpad. Below, we are going to show you how to remove programs from your Mac.

• Delete apps from the launchpad
• Uninstall programs using the Finder

Delete apps from the launchpad

You can easily remove programs downloaded from the App Store using the Launchpad:

1. Press the [F4] key and the launchpad will open.
2. Find the app you want to uninstall and then press the [alt / option] key .
3. Small crosses will now appear on the apps. Click on it and the program will be deleted.
4. You should then remove the app from the recycle bin so that the storage space is really free. To do this, double-click on the recycle bin in the dock, then right-click on the app you just deleted and then select " delete immediately " in the context menu . Alternatively, you can also empty the entire trash can directly .

Note: If you have not found the relevant program in the Launchpad, uninstall it using the Finder. Instructions can be found below.

Uninstall programs using the Finder

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the quick start guide ..

1st step:

Open the Finder and select your Mac in the left column . Then click on the hard drive, usually Macintosh HD .

2nd step:

Now open the folder " Programs " with a double click.

3rd step:

Now look for the program that you want to uninstall and simply drag it to the trash with the left mouse button held down . You should then empty the recycle bin or delete the program from the recycle bin so that the storage space is actually freed up.

Brief instructions: Uninstall programs using the Finder

1. Open Finder and click your Mac's name on the left .
2. With a double click you now open the folder " Programs ".
3. Find the program you want to delete and drag it to the trash in the Dock. You should then empty the recycle bin to actually free up the space.

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