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Can't delete app

I can't delete an app I just downloaded from web to my MacBookPro (11.7.10--Late 2013)

App does not work and I want to get rid of it. (I know I should not have trusted it!)


I have tried three methods suggested:

  1. Drag to trash--empty trash
  2. Select app in Finder > file > select move to trash
  3. Select app and press Command and Delete


In option 2 to select app in Finder -- the "move to trash" option is greyed out


Help?


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 10:55 AM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2023 2:12 PM

I have tried these steps--none worked.


  1. Drag app icon from Applications file to trash--empty trash
  2. Select app in Finder > file > select move to trash
  3. Select app and press Command and Delete



Do you mean Cleaner-App "Clean up your hard drive?" I don't see AppCleaner.

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Oct 4, 2023 2:12 PM in response to ku4hx

I have tried these steps--none worked.


  1. Drag app icon from Applications file to trash--empty trash
  2. Select app in Finder > file > select move to trash
  3. Select app and press Command and Delete



Do you mean Cleaner-App "Clean up your hard drive?" I don't see AppCleaner.

Can't delete app

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