app won't delete from launch pad won't open but still takes up space on storage

Ive tried every which way to delete an old game from steam off my Macbook Air and no results. App wont open or drag to trash. It shows up in storage but won't delete from there. It's 10 GB I need it gone.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 1, 2021 7:29 AM

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karina184

Community Specialist

Mar 3, 2021 8:02 AM in response to a2silva

Greetings, a2silva!

Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you're needing to delete a game from Steam off your Mac. Since this relates to a specific third-party app, you might want to double-check to make sure you've followed their published guidance on uninstalling software to see if that helps. Check out this link for Removing and Reinstalling Steam on a Mac.

Let us know the results and have a great day!

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