You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

User profile for user: raleen
raleen Author
User level: Level 1
4 points

Can’t delete apps

I want to delete apps from my MacBook Pro that are no longer supported by Monterey. However, I have tried dragging to the trash, but this doesn’t work. I have tried making the app icon wiggle, but it will not allow me to delete. (Has a whited out “no” symbol on top of the app.)


I appreciate any help.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Aug 29, 2022 4:48 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply
User profile for user: lobsterghost1
lobsterghost1
User level: Level 10
146,644 points

Posted on Aug 29, 2022 5:30 PM

In the related article link which brought you here are instructions to also use Finder to remove apps.


Here it is:


Use the Finder to delete an app

  1. Locate the app in the Finder. Most apps are in your Applications folder, which you can open by clicking Applications in the sidebar of any Finder window. Or use Spotlight to find the app, then press and hold the Command (⌘) key while double-clicking the app in Spotlight.
  2. Drag the app to the Trash, or select the app and choose File > Move to Trash.

  5. If you're asked for a user name and password, enter the name and password of an administrator account on your Mac. This is probably the name and password you use to log in to your Mac.
  6. To delete the app, choose Finder > Empty Trash.


What didn't work when you tried this method?

View in context

Similar questions

3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply
User profile for user: lobsterghost1
lobsterghost1
User level: Level 10
146,644 points

Aug 29, 2022 5:30 PM in response to raleen

In the related article link which brought you here are instructions to also use Finder to remove apps.


Here it is:


Use the Finder to delete an app

  1. Locate the app in the Finder. Most apps are in your Applications folder, which you can open by clicking Applications in the sidebar of any Finder window. Or use Spotlight to find the app, then press and hold the Command (⌘) key while double-clicking the app in Spotlight.
  2. Drag the app to the Trash, or select the app and choose File > Move to Trash.

  5. If you're asked for a user name and password, enter the name and password of an administrator account on your Mac. This is probably the name and password you use to log in to your Mac.
  6. To delete the app, choose Finder > Empty Trash.


What didn't work when you tried this method?

Reply

Can’t delete apps

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.
Learn more Sign up