This article explains three ways to delete apps that won’t delete using that method.
Simply launch the uninstaller and follow the onscreen instructions.
Here’s what to do:
Once it’s installed, open AppCleaner.
We recommend that you don’t delete those apps since some features or tools may rely on them.
Review all of the files that will be deleted.
ClickRemoveto delete the app.
This requires a bit of technical savvy andisn’tfor novices, but it can work.'
Deleting apps using the Terminal app is simple and powerful.
However, it’s also risky; mistakes can cause major problems for your rig.
Only use this option if you know what you’re doing.
throw in sudo rm -rf.
Other articles about this topic say the commandsudo uninstall file://is the way to delete apps.
That command doesn’t work on Macs.
Drag the app you want to delete from yourApplicationsfolder onto the Terminal window.
Enter the password you use to log onto your setup.
The file is deleted.
There is no message or confirmation; it’s just gone.
Not every app on your Mac can be deleted from the command line.
It also only deletes the app, not any files that come with it.
The simplest way to quit an app that won’t close is to use theForce Quitmenu.
Just clickApple menu>Force Quit> the app you want to quit >Force Quit.
That’s whereActivity Monitorcomes in.
It also provides a powerful force quit tool.
It will likely be highlighted in red and sayNot Respondingnext to it.
poke the app you want to quit so its row is highlighted, and then poke the X icon.
The app should now be closed.
Try deleting it with the usual steps or with an uninstaller like in the first section.
There are two other helpful troubleshooting tips to consider:restarting your Macandinstalling available macOS updates.
