2 Ways to Remove Application Leftover Files on Mac
Summary: Looking for ways to delete leftover files of unnstalled apps from Mac? Look no further. In this article, we've collected two ways for you.
Did you know that when you uninstall an application by dragging it to the Trash, the application will leave traces on your Mac? Over time, these residual files will continue to take up your space, which may make your Mac perform poorly. To get rid of them completely, you can delete them manually or through a third-party uninstaller like BuhoCleaner.
In the following article, we will show you detailed steps on how to remove leftover files of uninstalled apps on Mac. Let's get started.
How to Manually Remove Leftover Files of Uninstalled Apps on Mac
Typically, leftover files of uninstalled apps include caches, application support files, preferences and more. You can locate them in the user library and system library folders.
Here's how:
step 1On a Finder window, press Shift + Command + G to open the Go to Folder window.
step 2Paste the following paths respectively and press the Return key on your keyboard.
- ~/Library/Caches
- ~/Library/Logs
- ~/Library/Containers
- ~/Library/Application Support
- ~/Library/Cookies
- /Library/Address Book Plug-Ins
- /Library/Application Support
- /Library/Application Support/CrashReporter
- /Library/Preferences
- /Library/Saved Application State
- /private/var/db/BootCaches
step 3Drag the files you don't need to the Trash.
step 4Empty your Trash.
How to Quickly Delete Leftover Files of Uninstalled Apps on Mac
You may find it tedious and risky to manually delete the remaining parts of uninstalled apps. Another way to remove unwanted leftover files is to use BuhoCleaner, which is one of the best Mac cleaners. Using this handy tool, you can get rid of all residual files of uninstalled apps in a batch and risk-free manner thoroughly. Here's what you need to do.
step 1Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
step 2Click App Uninstall in the sidebar and you will see all installed apps.
step 3Click Leftovers and you will see all the leftover files of the uninstalled app.
step 4Tick the ones you want to remove and click the Remove button.
Related Article: 4 Proven Ways to Permanently Delete Files on macOS
The Bottom Line
That's all for how to remove leftovers of uninstalled apps on Mac. Which method do you want to try first?
By the way, BuhoCleaner does more than cleaning up the leftovers. It can also help you clean and speed up your Mac with just a few clicks. Give it a try now. It's free.
