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I need to remove the Apple programs that come with the system (Notes, Books, Garage Band, News, etc.), but can't figure how to delete them. (They don't respond like programs I have added and can uninstall). If they can't be removed, can I put them in a file and compress the whole thing)? To explain, the unit is being used in a video editing setup, and I need all the HD space I can get.
Gary
What macOS version? There may be options on newer version that are not available of older ones.
Launchpad may help you determine which can be removed and which cannot. See:
How to uninstall apps on your Mac - Apple Support
Example: Using the technique on my Mac running Mojave, Launchpad shows that Garage Band and iMovie can be removed with Launchpad but not Notes. News, or Reminders. The "x" in a circle indicates that Launchpad can delete the app:
KU4HX mentions some of those you listare small. I agree. On my iMac, Notes is only 14MB, Books is 50MB, News is 9.5MB—tiny! Those are not worth any loss of sleep!.
Only Garage Band is over a gig, at 1.45GB, and is removable with Launchpad. Launchpad makes sure to remove any related support files that go with the app, but wll leave alone any data files created with that App.
What macOS version? There may be options on newer version that are not available of older ones.
Launchpad may help you determine which can be removed and which cannot. See:
How to uninstall apps on your Mac - Apple Support
Example: Using the technique on my Mac running Mojave, Launchpad shows that Garage Band and iMovie can be removed with Launchpad but not Notes. News, or Reminders. The "x" in a circle indicates that Launchpad can delete the app:
KU4HX mentions some of those you listare small. I agree. On my iMac, Notes is only 14MB, Books is 50MB, News is 9.5MB—tiny! Those are not worth any loss of sleep!.
Only Garage Band is over a gig, at 1.45GB, and is removable with Launchpad. Launchpad makes sure to remove any related support files that go with the app, but wll leave alone any data files created with that App.
ctowngary wrote:
I need to remove the Apple programs that come with the system (Notes, Books, Garage Band, News, etc.), but can't figure how to delete them. (They don't respond like programs I have added and can uninstall). If they can't be removed, can I put them in a file and compress the whole thing)? To explain, the unit is being used in a video editing setup, and I need all the HD space I can get.
Gary
What is the bigger issue— storage space(?) You can not delete baked in apps in the macOS
How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support
Free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support
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Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support
See used and available storage space on your Mac
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Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:
OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more
You can always use an externally attached drive for additional storage.
Some you can, some your can't. Try dragging them from the Applications folder to the trash. It'll be immediately known which are which.
But the space you regain is going to be minuscule. Space is usually taken up by large media files and user documents.
How to remove unwanted Apple programs from a laptop?
