delete tuneupmymac

In my testing I found AppZapper to be another worthless piece of cramware.

pattii55 wrote:

I agree with his hate for TuneUp I am talking about AppZapper which easily got rid of the annoying TuneUp infestation, totally.

I don't 'hate' Tuneup, it's an app that's all. But (just like AppZapper) I think that it is a worthless and potentially damaging app.

pattii55 wrote:

It is not, I've used AppZapper for years.

I don't feel nearly as strongly as does CSound1 here, but I would point out it should not be used to uninstall AppStore apps, nor apps that the developer has provided an uninstaller app, script or instructions for. AppZapper will only find files that contain the name of the application or developer and will miss anything that does not. As an example, it will not remove the ClamAV™ scan engine that comes with ClamXav which currently uses 169 MB of drive space and can even leave unwanted processes running. I'm sure it's a great secondary choice here, but not always as good as they claim.

I wouldn't trust the uninstall instructions from the website of an invasive app like TuneUp. As I mentioned I had quick, thorough success with AppZapper, which I have used for many years with no negative issues. http://appzapper.com

I agree, you can't use AppZapper to uninstall something complex like the Adobe Creative Suite or Office, etc. but for basic apps, and in this case it did an excellent job. Good point to remind people of that.

MadMacs0 wrote:

pattii55 wrote:

It is not, I've used AppZapper for years.

I don't feel nearly as strongly as does CSound1 here, but I would point out it should not be used to uninstall AppStore apps, nor apps that the developer has provided an uninstaller app, script or instructions for.

TuneUpMyMac comes with an uninstaller.

TuneUp enters Macs in a rather sneaky, suspicious way. Unlike going to get AppZapper and choosing to install it.

Any app that enters a computer in the sneaky way that app did, I would not trust the provided uninstaller by the same company.

Yet you would trust a piece of junk like AppZapper.

How do you know that Tuneup is gone? how did you check for components left over, did you check?

pattii55 wrote:

TuneUp enters Macs in a rather sneaky, suspicious way. Unlike going to get AppZapper and choosing to install it.

It requires you to download and install it, no sneakier than AppZapper is.

Have you considered learning how to uninstall something prior to installing it?

App Zapper shows a list of what it is deleting and waits for you to approve. Tune up no longer self started, and in this case I did further searching on my own, I found 2 unfamiliar folders that were leftovers that had disabled files in them that I then threw out myself. Like I said I have used this app for many years without issue and it has functioned as stated. It's just wrong to lump it in with an app that is as despicable as TuneUp.

I've used Mac's since 1987, and I've been a tech for going on 15 years. I'm happy with AppZapper's performance over the years. If you're not, that's your opinion.

How exactly do you know which files need deleting (if you did know you would not need AppZapper)

You installed TuneUpMyMac, either directly from their website or via some malware infested 3rd party like softonic or cnet or similar thinking you were getting something else. If you use those sites rather than the manufacturers sites you will have to read the installaton dialogs very thoroughly, all the way through the fine print in order to know what is bundled with what ever you think you are downloading.

Once again, how did you check that Tuneup has been correctly removed? Or do you want to know at all?

pattii55 wrote:

I've used Mac's since 1987, and I've been a tech for going on 15 years. I'm happy with AppZapper's performance over the years. If you're not, that's your opinion.

Bye.

Csound1 wrote:

TuneUpMyMac comes with an uninstaller.

That's what it says on the web site, but I have yet to find a user who has been able to use it. Most tell me there is no "Uninstall TuneUpMyMac" in the Help menu. I've heard rumors that it didn't completely remove the app, but no first hand accounts of this. If you call the support number and ask them about it they want you to give them permission to access your Mac to uninstall it for you. Never a good sign.