Uninstall programs installed with the Apple Installer

If you are trying to uninstall an application that cannot be uninstalled by dropping it to the trash, and it was installed using Apple’s Installer, you might try the following:

  1. Double-click the installer file to start a new installation.
  2. Pick File » Show Files from the menu.
  3. Check out
    the list of files it will install, and soon after delete them in the Finder.

[robg adds: I’ve used that technique before and it works quite well for finding all the bits of a more-complex installation.]

Original post by Michael Rose

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