What happens when you uninstall a safari extension? Is there still remaining files ? For instance, if I uninstall adblock, will there still be files of it in my macbook ? What could I do to completely delete it in this scenario ?
iPad Air, iOS 8.2
There are several items you can manage in your Safari browser; extensions, add-ons
and other settings that can help keep your browsing experience & Mac safer. Some
of the ones that give people some grief are associated with unwanted adware, malware
and other items that may become attached to your browser while online.
Install and manage Safari extensions on your Mac - Apple Support
Install and manage Safari extensions on your Mac. ... were installed from the Safari
Extensions Gallery with Safari 9 in OS X ... Uninstall button ...
support.apple.com/en-us/HT203051
The above is a support article about how to manage extensions. If you have some that
happen to affect your browser that were not added or turned on by your choice, you may
choose to remove or uninstall them. Some of browser dysfunction that may appear to be
a virus or other item could be the result of several additions to your Mac OS X (or iOS)
those may require additional steps that may not be covered in the above article. This is
not to say that other software would be required; no anti-virus would help.
The Safe Mac » Adware Removal Guide : Identification
Adware Removal Guide : Identification ... Safari - choose Preferences from the Safari
menu, then click the Extensions ... MacPriceCut, SaveOnMac, Mac Global ...
thesafemac.com/arg-identification/
You could see what additions are still in effect, after shutting down Safari and then restart
it with extensions-off; then clear browsing history. Some items stay in the browser until
you clear those other possible items.
Why do you need to know what happens when Safari Extensions are uninstalled?
That may reveal circumstances which may lead to additional helpful replies.
Good luck! 🙂
Thanks for your quick answer. I wanted to know if there is remaining files, because you gotta hate it when you delete (ex: Microsoft Office) and you find out that there is tons of remaining files on the Library. Any ways we can check on that ?
Where applications with system modifiers involve add content to your Mac OS X,
their uninstallers should be able to remove their parts; manual removal of valid apps
where you needed to supply your Admin User (password/account) usually requires
more effort than simple extensions in a browser.
The Safe Mac » How to uninstall software
Everything you need to know to protect your Mac. ... How to uninstall software . ...
Computers as a whole need better uninstallers, no matter the OS. Jimbo says:
thesafemac.com/how-to-uninstall-software/
Microsoft Office is among the class of application suites that requires their uninstaller.
{At this hour, I'm about to go offline; it's early AM here in my region. Perhaps one of
the more knowledgeable helpful volunteer people in these ASC will further assist you.}
Applications usually have a folder where their additional installer parts are kept, so
that would be in the Applications folder to see if the Uninstaller specific to that brand
of software has one. Most quality items that required an Admin Password have one.
Sorry that I've no easy explanation - except it's near 1AM night - & I'm going offline now...
Good luck! 🙂
what happens when you uninstall Safari Extension
