how to uninstall a program on macbook pro

Does it have an uninstaller?

If it has an uninstaller, then uninstall the program.

If not, then drag it to the Trash.

Most applications on the Mac are self-contained and can be simply dragged to the Trash, unlike Windows with their stupid Registry which is supposed to be kept current with the Remove Software but never really is.

Allan

It really is that simple, most of the time. Occasionally a poorly written app will leave bits of itself scattered all over the place, in that case something like AppZapper will help.

http://www.appzapper.com/

Just to expand on Allan's correct answer - if a program has an installation program you have to run - the installer might also act as an uninstaller or the disk might come with an uninstaller. Programs you just drag to the Applications folder generally can just be dragged to the trash. Since over time I tend to forget which is which, I use the Finder's label to label the programs that came with in an installer. This has an added benefit because often times it isn't save to move programs that are installed with an installer so the label helps me remember this too.

How do I uninstall a program that does not have an "uninstaller" AND dragging the icon to the trash does not work?

How about letting us know the App.. sometimes Repairing Permissions & then using an App like AppCleaner

will get the App out of your Mac..Then a reboot........

I installed iVI (a video converter) that does not serve my purposes. If I try to drag it to the trash the icon just jumps back to its original location.

Try the Install route! sometimes there is an Uninstall you may have missed..

I would Restart computer, Repair Permission, Right Click on the App & reset the Permissions (at the bottom of the window) Restart & try the Trash route..

It sounds like the App is running" - Contact the App people themslves, normally they are very helpful...

Elmac, I just tried your previous suggestion of DL AppCleaner. It found all my apps., I checked the ones I wanted to remove and restarted my computer. All unwanted apps are gone, or so I think...Thanks for the valuable info.

Rich Holub

Your very welcome..don't forget -> Repair Permissions & I always reboot after major surgery!!