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How to delete an app where the right click doesn't show the delete option?

I've recently downloaded a software called Archive Utility, and I want to delete it. But somehow it appeared in the "CoreServices"->"application" folder and I can't delete it. Is there anyway? (and sorry if it is in a wrong topic)

Posted on Sep 24, 2022 7:17 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2022 8:25 AM

The Archive Utility app is part of macOS. Not one that was added. As part of macOS, it cannot be deleted.


https://www.lifewire.com/control-compression-using-mac-hidden-archive-utility-2260851


Use Spotlight search or Finder, and locate whatever app you loaded with a similar or same name, located elsewhere.

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Sep 24, 2022 8:25 AM in response to Shogo_Takeda

The Archive Utility app is part of macOS. Not one that was added. As part of macOS, it cannot be deleted.


https://www.lifewire.com/control-compression-using-mac-hidden-archive-utility-2260851


Use Spotlight search or Finder, and locate whatever app you loaded with a similar or same name, located elsewhere.

How to delete an app where the right click doesn't show the delete option?

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