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why can't I delete apps from my macbookair?

I'm trying to create more space on my harddrivenand need to delete apps, but I can't seem to delete any


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Oct 19, 2023 2:46 PM

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Posted on Oct 19, 2023 3:15 PM

This Apple Support article may help: Uninstall apps on your Mac - Apple Support


Note, though, that many of the apps that are installed by the MacOS can't be deleted.


You didn't mention which apps you were trying to delete. Typically, photos, messages, and emails take up more of the space on a user's Mac than the applications themselves. Have you tried moving your Photos library to an external drive?


The only other thought that comes to mind is that if yours is not an Administrator account, you can't delete apps.

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Oct 19, 2023 3:15 PM in response to brunilda198

This Apple Support article may help: Uninstall apps on your Mac - Apple Support


Note, though, that many of the apps that are installed by the MacOS can't be deleted.


You didn't mention which apps you were trying to delete. Typically, photos, messages, and emails take up more of the space on a user's Mac than the applications themselves. Have you tried moving your Photos library to an external drive?


The only other thought that comes to mind is that if yours is not an Administrator account, you can't delete apps.

why can't I delete apps from my macbookair?

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