Removing Programs and eSellerate Question

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Removing Programs and eSellerate Question

I'm currently in the process of moving from a PC running Windows to a Mac. What is the best way to completely remove a program and all of its associated files? It seems that if I move the main App folder to the Trash there are still lingering associated files buried in other parts of the computer.

This leads me to my second question. When hunting for these other folders I came across something called eSellerate in my Library > Application Support Folder. What is this? It doesn't sound like something that should be there.

Thanks.

Posted on Sep 13, 2008 9:53 PM

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baltwo

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Sep 13, 2008 11:03 PM in response to z.peletz

To remove a program, run its uninstaller if it had an installer to begin with. Alternatively, many Mac apps are just dropped into the /Applications folder and are folders disguised as packages. Just delete them. As for the eSellerate thing, do a google search for it. AFAIK, you had to install something to get it. It isn't part of OS X.

Since you're new to Macs, see:

Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
MacFixIt Tutorials,
MacTips, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition.

Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:

Quick Assist.
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

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