uninstalling programs

[AudiGuy]

i want to uninstall a program but i dont think it came with an uninstaller. is it safe to move it to the trash and delete it? or is there another way to uninstall programs.

 

[devilot]

i want to uninstall a program but i dont think it came with an uninstaller. is it safe to move it to the trash and delete it? or is there another way to uninstall programs.

That's the way-- drag it to the trash, baby! If you want, you can search for other associated files such as preference ones (blahblah.plist)

 

[alexstein]

That's the way-- drag it to the trash, baby! If you want, you can search for other associated files such as preference ones (blahblah.plist)

devilot76 is right. just drag and drop. Isn't that beautiful no uninstaller or add/remove program application necessary.
I think you can delete all the application support files that are associated with you application as well.
~/Library/ApplicationSupport /(your application)

 

[FFTT]

Once you have the Application, preference .plists,
Application support (if applicable) empty trash
and log in out.

Then open your HD and enter both the application name and the developers name in the search window, or spotlight and look for leftovers.

Documents, extensions, system library items, user library items etc.

Once you're done repair permission.

 

[fayans]

Those associated preference .plists can be ignored to keep the previous setting in case you might want to use the application again in future.

 

[mad jew]

FFTT is spot on but that's not usually necessary. Dragging the app to the trash and emptying should suffice.