App with question mark won't delete.

I downloaded the WhatsApp for mac app and I tried deleting it and now it's showing a question mark on the app. I can't delete it at all, it won't force quit and I can't remove it or anything. Since it won't quit, I can't shut down or restart my mac either. Is there any way I can delete it? it seems like it's not an actual app on my macbook anymore but I can't open/delete it or anything. I'd appreciate some help!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 27, 2022 3:44 PM

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May 28, 2022 8:24 AM in response to manahil292

manahil292 wrote:

I downloaded the WhatsApp for mac app and I tried deleting it and now it's showing a question mark on the app.

I can't delete it at all, it won't force quit and I can't remove it or anything.

Since it won't quit, I can't shut down or restart my mac either. Is there any way I can delete it? it seems like it's not an actual app on my macbook anymore but I can't open/delete it or anything. I'd appreciate some help!



Where is this question mark....?

Finder, Desktop, Applications folder, LaunchPad...


—You can Force Quit an App from >Force Quit


—You can Force Quit an App from the Activiity Monitor.app if necessary


—You can always Force Quit a shutdown by holding the power button/TouchID for ~6-10 sec.

Force Shut down your Mac. Reboot as normal and see where this leaves you


Log out, sleep, wake, restart or shut down your Mac

Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support


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