What’s the Best app uninstaller?

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to delete an app?


Not just to drag it into the trash, but all of the associated files located elsewhere on the Mac.

Mac Pro, OS X 10.11

Posted on Aug 6, 2021 6:05 AM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2021 11:53 AM

The uninstaller I have successfully used for years is AppCleaner. It is easy to use and will remove all the various bits and pieces of some apps which are spread around your hard drive. When you open it you are presented a window which you drag the app into. It then presents you with a list of related bits and pieces to also remove. You should take a moment to review them for accuracy (If one is there with a different name, do not select it.) select them and click to complete the removal process. It's easy, simple and thorough.

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Aug 6, 2021 11:53 AM in response to inknpaper

The uninstaller I have successfully used for years is AppCleaner. It is easy to use and will remove all the various bits and pieces of some apps which are spread around your hard drive. When you open it you are presented a window which you drag the app into. It then presents you with a list of related bits and pieces to also remove. You should take a moment to review them for accuracy (If one is there with a different name, do not select it.) select them and click to complete the removal process. It's easy, simple and thorough.

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