how i can uninstall virtual box from my macbook pro?
I can't enter the password, please help.
Mac Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
I can't enter the password, please help.
Mac Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
4. Hazel
6. CleanApp
7. iTrash 1.8.2
8. Amnesia
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
4. Hazel
6. CleanApp
7. iTrash 1.8.2
8. Amnesia
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.
Thank You
Glad I could help. 🙂
VirtualBox comes with its own uninstaller script that is noticeable when you first open the installer. That is the correct tool that you must use if you want a thorough VirtualBox removal. It is also a good idea to use the one that is for the version of VirtualBox you installed.
Generic software removal advice may not be as focused and thorough as the tool provided by the developers. The removal tool provided by VirtualBox works. You should drag it to your desktop before using.
Happily, I still had the original .dmg file in my downloads folder, and was able to run the Uninstall tool after mounting it. Thanks for the tip.
Hi,
I have tried removing virtual box using the method discribed. I use the unintall utility enter yes that i want to remove VB. It then asked me for my password and then will not let me type it in.
Thanks,
Wes
Hallo Wes,
I believe you misunderstood the terminal functionality, the thing is, when you're prompted to type your password on terminal it will not display any graphics as you type, being so, you have to type your password as you normally would and once done, press enter and the process should proceed as normal.
Good Luck!
Flawless. Very specific instructions, even though it's pointing to the installer's routine.
I, for one, forgot to even look; you went a few steps further than a basic cut-n-paste, and gave app-specific instructions. THIS should be the accepted response.
Thank you !
how i can uninstall virtual box from my macbook pro?