Add Remove Programs on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Uninstalling programs on your Mac using the Launchpad is quite similar to uninstalling programs on iPhone or iPad. In this article, we will explore two ways to remove unwanted programs from your Mac - using Launchpad and Applications Folder.

Method 1: Uninstall Programs on Mac Using Launchpad

To start, enter your Username and Password, then click on 'Ok' to remove the program from your computer.

Next, right-click on the Trash Can icon located in the Taskbar of your Mac and tap on 'Empty Trash' to uninstall the program from your Mac (See image below).

Image: Right-clicking on Trash Can icon

After that, you will be prompted to enter your Admin Username and Password - in case you are not signed into your Admin Account.

Note that you can also uninstall programs on your Mac by simply dragging them out of the Applications Folder and moving them into the Trash bin.

Method 2: Uninstall Programs on Mac Using Applications Folder

To uninstall programs using the Applications Folder, follow these steps:

First, click on the Finder icon on your Mac, located at the left corner of the Dock (See image below).

Image: Finder icon

Next, open the Applications folder and right-click on the program that you want to delete. Then, click on 'Move to Trash' option in the menu that appears.

Note that apps required by the Mac Operating system (also known as Stock Apple Apps), such as App Store, Calculator, and Calendar cannot be removed from your Mac using any of these two methods.

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