Uninstall Applications the Correct Way


Task #73

Difficulty Level 4

Unlike Windows, Mac OS X does not include an Add/Remove Applications utility; most Macintosh developers follow the rule “One folder for each application.” All the data files, and the application program itself, reside in a single folder, and usually all you need to do is delete that folder to uninstall the application.

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There are exceptions — so follow the steps shown here each time you delete a Mac OS X application folder. Search for any Preference or data files that remain in other locations and delete them to save space on your hard drive.

Did You Know?

A number of shareware and commercial utilities can also perform the uninstall job; the best-known is probably Spring Cleaning from Aladdin Systems (www.aladdinsystems.com), which also removes Internet browser cache files and fixes broken aliases. The application even includes a Restore feature that can restore files that you have deleted by accident.




Mac OS X v. 10. 3 Panther. Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks
Mac OS X v. 10.3 Panther: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks
ISBN: 0764543954
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 136

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