How to Force Uninstall Programs on Windows 10/11 Computers

It seems there might be a misunderstanding in your request as the title “Force Uninstall Programs on Windows 10/11 Computers” is specific to Windows operating systems, not Apple. However, I can certainly provide you with an article titled “Force Uninstall Applications on macOS” that includes detailed steps and some visual aids to guide through the process.

Force Uninstall Applications on macOS

Uninstalling applications on macOS can usually be done by simply dragging the application from the Applications folder to the Trash. However, sometimes certain applications may leave behind files and settings even after being deleted. Here’s how to perform a force uninstall of such applications:

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Locate the Application

• Open Finder.
• Navigate to the Applications folder.

2. Move the Application to the Trash

• Drag the application icon to the Trash or right-click (or Control-click) the application and select Move to Trash.

3. Empty the Trash

• Right-click (or Control-click) the Trash icon in the Dock and choose Empty Trash. You will need to enter your admin password if prompted.

4. Delete Remaining Files and Folders

• Some applications create additional folders in other locations. These are typically found in:
  • /Library/Application Support/
  • ~/Library/Application Support/
  • /Library/LaunchAgents/
  • ~/Library/LaunchAgents/
  • /Library/Preferences/
  • ~/Library/Preferences/
  • ~/Library/Caches/
  To delete these:
• Open Finder.
• Press Command + Shift + G.
• Type the path where the files are located and press Enter.
• Look for any folders or files related to the application and move them to the Trash.
• Empty the Trash again.

5. Remove User Preferences

• Sometimes preferences are stored in hidden files within your home directory under ~/Library/Preferences/.
• To access hidden files, open Terminal and type defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles true then press Enter.
• Restart Finder by typing killall Finder in Terminal and pressing Enter.
• Follow step 4 to locate and remove preference files.

6. Check for Background Agents

• LaunchAgents and LaunchDaemons can cause applications to run in the background.
• Use the same method as above to navigate to /Library/LaunchAgents/ and ~/Library/LaunchAgents/.
• Remove any .plist files associated with the application.

Visual Aids

Below are simplified diagrams representing the key steps described above. Note: Since we cannot directly render images here, textual descriptions of the screenshots are provided instead.

Screenshot 1: Moving Application to Trash

+-----------------------------------+
|                                   |
|            Finder                 |
|                                   |
|       [Applications Folder]       |
|          |                        |
|          v                        |
|        [Trash Icon]               |
|                                   |
+-----------------------------------+

Screenshot 2: Deleting Additional Files

+-----------------------------------+
|                                   |
|            Finder                 |
|                                   |
|    Command + Shift + G            |
|                                   |
|         /Library/...              |
|                                   |
|      [Application Support]        |
|           |                       |
|           v                       |
|         [Trash Icon]              |
|                                   |
+-----------------------------------+

Screenshot 3: Accessing Hidden Files

+-----------------------------------+
|                                   |
|            Terminal               |
|                                   |
| defaults write com.apple.finder   |
| AppleShowAllFiles true            |
| killall Finder                    |
|                                   |
+-----------------------------------+

By following these steps, you should be able to completely remove all traces of an unwanted application from your Mac.

If you encounter any issues during the process, feel free to ask for further assistance!