how do you remove the brave browser

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how do you remove the brave browser

Brave froze up on me. I can pull up the brave app and see my tabs on top but I can't click on anything, do clear history , type in the search bar etc. I tried quitting the app in the dock below but it won't close. I tried to shut down the computer but it wouldn't & didn't say way. But I think cause Brave is still open. How do I fix this OR do I need to uninstall the whole app from my computer. HOW do I do that and make sure it is out of my system. I may try and re install it later. Very frustrating. Thanks.

iMac 27" 5K, macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 14, 2019 5:25 PM

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BDAqua

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Apr 14, 2019 5:43 PM in response to mmbak

THere is also...

/Users/YourUserName/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware

/Users/YourUserName/Library/Caches/BraveSoftware

/Users/YourUserName/Library/Caches/com.brave.Browser

/Users/YourUserName/Library/Saved Application State/com.brave.Browser.savedState

/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences/com.brave.Browser.plist

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BDAqua

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Apr 14, 2019 6:00 PM in response to mmbak

do I have to move it from the Applications folder?

Yes.

Apple hid the Users' Library folders...

Method 1:

1 From the Finder, select the Go menu at top of the screen, and choose Go to Folder.

2 In the window that opens, enter ~/Library, and click Go.

Method 2:

1 Go to the Finder (or desktop).

2 Hold the Option key on your keyboard, and click the Go menu at the top of the screen.

3 With the Go menu open, you'll notice that pressing and releasing Option will display or hide the Library choice in this menu.

4 Select Library from the Go menu (while holding down Option) to access the hidden folder.

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Answer 3

Apr 14, 2019 5:30 PM in response to mmbak

You could seek help from the Brave community or their Support: https://brave.com/the-brave-community/

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BDAqua

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Apr 14, 2019 5:36 PM in response to mmbak

I think it's circumstantial, power down, ho;d Shift key on srartup, move Brave.app to the Trash.

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mmbak Author

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Apr 14, 2019 5:54 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

They haven't answered yet and will get to it when they do which doesn't help me. Can't evan shut down computer. But I have asked them.

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mmbak Author

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Apr 14, 2019 5:55 PM in response to BDAqua

I'm new to this so where do I find the above info BDAqua mentioned? Users? Also if I move Brave.app to trash from dock do I have to move it from the Applications folder?

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