Delete Microsoft AutoUpdater installer pkg

I successfully removed all things "Microsoft AutoUpdater" from my system, but am unable to delete the Microsoft AutoUpdater installer pkg that I had copied on to the desktop to save. It is locked and I can not unlock it by going to Get Info. I have no permissions to unlock this thing on my own computer. Can anyone help me with this? Thank you.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Mar 5, 2024 11:52 AM

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Mar 5, 2024 1:36 PM in response to woopit2013

Method Using Terminal...


Deleting files using Terminal requires extreme care; a little mistake can complicate things to a greater extent.

Step 1 - Open Terminal

Follow the following path to reach "Terminal"

Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal


Step 2 - Type "sudo rm –R" And Don't Press Enter

Type the above command without quotes and with a space after R. If you are not adding space after R, the command will not work. Remember to not press the "enter" key after typing the command.


Step 3 - Find the File That You Want To Delete

Drag that file to the Terminal window that you want to delete. This will add the filename and the path to it in the Terminal command. Double-check the file, before pressing enter to force delete file.


Step 4 - Enter Admin Password and Press Enter

When you are entering the password, nothing will show up. It seems like nothing has changed. Deletion takes its time, depending upon the size of the file.

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Delete Microsoft AutoUpdater installer pkg

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