how do I uninstall opera

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how do I uninstall opera

I installed Opera Mail and quickly realized it wasn't my cup of tea. I'd like to delete it, and all of its saved data files, but the usual practice of clicking and holding until the icon wiggles does not present an X that can be clicked for removal. I know I can delete the Opera Mail.app file, but I want a clean and complete uninstall. Is there something else I can do in Yosemite, or must I get a 3rd party tool to do the job? iMac (27-inch, Late 2013), OS X 10.10.1. Thanks in advance.

iMac (27-inch, Late 2013), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Dec 19, 2014 12:30 PM

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rkaufmann87

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Dec 19, 2014 12:42 PM in response to kemlin

You should contact the developers to see if they have any uninstall directions, if they do not then simply drag the apps to the Trash and that should handle it.

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Dec 19, 2014 2:41 PM in response to kemlin

Kemlin,

These instructions are for the Opera Web Browser

When Opera is open if you select > Opera ( Menubar ) > About Opera > it tells you the paths to all its files.

Quit Opera

You can Navigate to these files in the Finder App

Macintosh HD > Applications > Opera

Macintosh HD > Users > My User Name ( This part varies ) > Library ( this is a Hidden folder ) > Application Support > com.operasoftware.Opera

Macintosh HD > Users > My User Name ( This part varies ) > Library ( this is a Hidden folder ) > Caches > com.operasoftware.Opera

If you move the Application, the 2 folders mentioned above, and if you still have it the installer to the trash and then empty it Opera will be uninstalled.

If you have the Opera icon in your Dock you have to remove it manually.

You can remove it by dragging it off the Dock or by ( Right ) ( Clicking ) or ( Control ) ( Clicking ) > select Options > Remove from Dock.

*** Helpful Tip *** In Finder select: Go ( Menubar ) > Hold down the ( Option ) Key on your keyboard > Select Library

This will take you to Your User Library Folder which is hidden by defualt.

You will have to repeat the above steps for each individual user that has open Opera on your Mac.

Also important to note normally it is best to find a uninstaller if you installed an App using a package installer. I search Operas website and couldn't find one. The wiggle and click the X only works for Apps installed through the App Store.

Hope that helps,

Weston

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