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removing programs not neede

how do I remove app and or programs from my IMAC that I no longer need

Posted on Jan 25, 2021 1:06 PM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2021 5:59 PM

Hi vito167,


You can only use Launchpad to delete apps from the Mac App Store. To delete other 3rd party apps that will not delete there, go to Finder's Applications folder (Finder > Go (at the top menu bar) > Applications). You can then delete all the 3rd party apps you want.


Note: You cannot delete Apple's preinstalled apps. Those are there to stay!


Cheers,


Jack

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Jan 25, 2021 5:59 PM in response to vito167

Hi vito167,


You can only use Launchpad to delete apps from the Mac App Store. To delete other 3rd party apps that will not delete there, go to Finder's Applications folder (Finder > Go (at the top menu bar) > Applications). You can then delete all the 3rd party apps you want.


Note: You cannot delete Apple's preinstalled apps. Those are there to stay!


Cheers,


Jack

removing programs not neede

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