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Deleting an app from the finder

By Matthew Whitaker, 16 May, 2019

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macOS and Mac Apps

Hello. I'm trying to delete an app from the finder that was not downloaded from the App Store. I've tried Command + backspace to move the app to the trash, but its not going. Can someone please help? Thank you

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By Igna Triay

4 years ago

go to where you have the app when you are in desktop, then press command backspace

I've tried that command. Its

By Matthew Whitaker

4 years ago

In reply to go to by Igna Triay

I've tried that command. Its not working.

Sorry... its not on the

By Matthew Whitaker

4 years ago

In reply to go to by Igna Triay

Sorry... its not on the desktop, its in my applications folder. I've tried the command and it does not work.

what app is it

By Igna Triay

4 years ago

What app are you trying to deleat. It should work if you go to your applications folder itself and press command delete on the app there.W

Its an app I accidently

By Matthew Whitaker

4 years ago

In reply to what app is it by Igna Triay

Its an app I accidently downloaded from the web. The command for deleting it is not working when I'm in the applications folder.

Is the app open or in use? If

By Tyler

4 years ago

Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team

Is the app open or in use? If you're not sure, open Activity Monitor and check if there are any processes related to that app. If there are, quit them and try deleting the app again.

If it is a legit app, try googling something like, "Uninstall app name." If it is malware, use something like Malware Bytes or another anti-malware app to remove it and disinfect your computer.

Hey I finally figured out how

By Matthew Whitaker

4 years ago

Hey I finally figured out how to delete the app. Thanks everyone for your input.

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