Uninstalling Programs in Mac OS X v10.4/10.5/10.6/10.7
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Question:
How do I uninstall programs in Mac OS X v10.4/10.5/10.6/10.7?

Answer:
  1. Start Finder.
  2. From the Go drop-down list, select Applications.
  3. For each program you want to remove from the computer:
    1. Select the program.
    2. From the File drop-down list, select Move to Trash.
    3. If prompted to make changes:
      1. In the Name: text box, type the name of an administrator account.
      2. In the Password: text box, type the password of the administrator account.
      3. Click OK.
  4. From the Finder drop-down list, select Empty Trash....
  5. Confirm the deletion of everything in the trash.
    • In Mac OS X v10.4/10.5, click OK.
    • In Mac OS X v10.6/10.7, click the Empty Trash button.
  6. Restart your computer.
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  • Last updated: 16 Apr, 2012
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