![]() In the latter case it is quite necessary to clean out those junk files from your Mac for complete removal.įor some novice users, they may have no idea how to remove iStat pro in a proper way. In this post we will discuss the following questions: (1) What is the correct way to uninstall iStat pro? (2) How to ensure all its accompanying components are removed safely? And (3) is there a shortcut for both Mac novices and experts to take to accomplish iStat pro removal effortlessly? Conventional Steps to Uninstall iStat pro for Mac Even for the experienced users, they may also get lost when trying to uninstall a problematic, stubborn or even malicious application. Prior to the removal of iStat pro, you should first log into your Mac with an administrator account, and turn iStat pro off if it is running. To deactivate an app, right click its icon in the dock and select Quit option (or choose iStat pro > Quit iStat pro on the Menu bar).Īlso, you can access the Activity Monitor (located in /Applications/Utilities/ folder), and see if there is any background process pertaining to the app. Option 1: Drag iStat pro icon to the Trash If iStat pro cannot be quit normally, you can select the app in Activity Monitor, click the large red “Quit Process” button in the left corner and click Force Quit button in the pop-up dialog. Open up the Finder, click Applications on the left side, and then select iStat pro.Drag iStat pro to the Trash (or right click on it and then select Move to Trash option).Right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash option to start the uninstall.This drag-to-delete method works in all versions of Mac OS X. Most 3rd party apps can be smoothly uninstalled in that way, but you cannot delete built-in apps by doing this. Some apps installed using the Mac package installer will prompt you for a password when you try to move it to the Trash. In any case you cannot move iStat pro to the Trash or empty the Trash, try holding the Option key as you choose Empty Trash from the Finder menu, or reboot your Mac and try it again later. Warming: It is important to point out that, emptying the Trash will instantly wipe off iStat pro as well as other files you’ve thrown into the Trash, and that this act is irrevocable, so make sure you haven’t mistakenly deleted anything before emptying the Trash. Option 2: Delete iStat pro in the Launchpad Any time you change your mind and wanna undo the deletion of apps or files, just right click the item in the Trash and select Put Back option.
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