Can’t delete apps

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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

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lobsterghost1

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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

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.
Drag the app to the Trash, or select the app and choose File > Move to Trash.
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.
To delete the app, choose Finder > Empty Trash.

What didn't work when you tried this method?

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raleen Author

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Aug 29, 2022 5:53 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Thank you so much. It wasn't allowing me to drag to trash, but it is now. I don't know what I was doing wrong, but it's working now.

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Aug 29, 2022 5:54 PM in response to raleen

Glad it's working for you. You can also right click on the App in Finder and choose move to trash.

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