Removing a program is not enough just to move the program to the trash. You should remove it officially so that all programs and updates are removed to avoid problems in the future. Follow this guide to remove the program successfully on Windows and Mac operating systems.
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Method 1 of 2: Removing from Windows OS
Step 1. Click the Windows Start button to open the main menu
The official removal procedure is quite similar for Windows Vista, XP, 7 and 8
Step 2. Go to Control Panel
Step 3. Look for the Programs section
Sometimes this section is called “Programs and Features.”
Step 4. Click the link that says “Uninstall a Program” under the Programs menu
Step 5. Select a program from the list of available programs on your computer
Highlight the program.
Step 6. Click a button at the top of the Program window
There are buttons for “Uninstall,” “Repair” and “Change.” Click “Uninstall.”
Step 7. Confirm that you want to remove the program by clicking "OK" or "Yes"
Wait until the program is uninstalled and all programs are uninstalled.
Method 2 of 2: Removing from Mac OS
Step 1. Close the program you want to remove
Step 2. Go to the Go Menu at the top of your desktop
Step 3. Select “Applications” from the drop down list
A Finder window containing all your applications will appear.
Step 4. Highlight the app you want to remove
Drag the application to the trash on your desktop.
Step 5. Click the Macintosh HD drive in your Finder window
It's the square box at the top of the left-hand column. You will see a list of the components on your hard drive.
If your Finder window uses thumbnails, click on the list view option at the top of the finder window. This will make it easier for you to see the origin and location of the different files
Step 6. Look for Libraries in your list
Click once on the Library.
Step 7. Scan the drop down list for the title of the app you just deleted
What you're looking for are support files and backups stored in your Library.
- Look under the Application Support folder for support files for the application.
- Also look under the Preferences, Preference Panes and Startup Items folders.
- Drag the support files for the application to the trash.
Step 8. Return to the list of your hard drives in the Finder window
Next, click the Users folder in the list.
Step 9. Select your admin name by clicking once on the home icon associated with your computer
Step 10. Look for the Library folder inside this folder
Step 11. Look in Application Support, Preferences, Preference Panes, Startup Items and any other folders that may have an application folder
- Delete the file and throw it in the trash.
- If your applications are related to calendar, email, fonts or synchronization, also check those programs for program files.
