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How to Uninstall Chrome on Mac
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To delete the app: Open Finder > Applications folder > right-click Google Chrome and select Move to Trash.To delete app info: Go > Go to Folder > enter ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome > right-click > Move to Trash. This article explains how to uninstall Chrome on Mac and includes information about removing profile information, bookmarks, and browsing history on macOS Catalina, 10.15, macOS Mojave 10.14, macOS High Sierra 10.13, macOS Sierra, 10.12, and older. How to Uninstall Google Chrome on Mac
When you uninstall Chrome, you can also delete your profile information. While the data will no longer be on your computer, it could still be on Google's servers if you are syncing your data. Clearing your internet cache first will prevent this. The 9 Best Laptops of 2022 Before removing Chrome, you need to ensure the browser isn't running. If the program is in your Dock, right-click Chrome, and then select Quit. Open Finder and select the Applications folder, which might appear in the Favorites panel on the left-hand side of the Finder window. Otherwise, open the File menu at the top of the screen, select Find, then search for "Google Chrome." To uninstall the browser, drag the Google Chrome icon into the Trash icon in your Dock. Alternatively, right-click the icon and select Move to Trash. If the application is still running when you attempt to uninstall it, a Force-Quit Applications window will open. Ensure Google Chrome is highlighted, then select Force Quit. To remove Chrome from your Mac, right-click the Trash icon in your Dock, then select Empty Trash. How to Remove Google Chrome' s Profile Information
Chrome stores some profile information, bookmarks, and browsing history on your Mac. This data may be helpful if you intend to reinstall Chrome in the future. However, if you'd like a fresh installation of Chrome, or you want to remove all remnants of it, you'll need to delete this data too. Open Finder and, using the menu at the top of the screen, navigate to Go > Go to Folder. The keyboard shortcut is Shift+Command+G. Enter ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome, then select Go. The data generated by Google Chrome is stored in this folder. Depending on your usage, this folder may be quite large. Once removed, the data is permanently deleted, so ensure you have backed up any necessary files before continuing. Select all folders inside Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome and move them to Trash. To do this, either right-click the selected folders, then click Move to Trash or drag them into the Trash icon in your Dock. To quickly select all the folders, click one folder and then use Command + A, or go to Edit > Select All. Then, to empty the trash and completely delete the files from you coputer, right-click the Trash icon in your Dock, then select Empty Trash. FAQ Is uninstalling Chrome on my Mac safe? Yes. You'll still be able to browse the web because your Mac will automatically change the default browser to Safari. How much memory does Google Chrome use on a Mac computer? Google recommends you have at least 100 MB free to download and run Chrome. If the program is running slower than usual, try clearing the cache and cookies. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Delete Streamlabs on Mac How to Uninstall Firefox for Mac How to Uninstall Skype How to Delete Files on Mac How to Uninstall Dropbox on a Mac How to Access Google Docs Trash How to Remove an SD Card from a MacBook How to Reset Network Settings on Mac How to Remove MacKeeper How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site How to Update Chrome on a Mac How to Use Google Chrome Commands How to Delete Downloads on Mac How to Import Bookmarks to Google Chrome How to Uninstall Apps on the Mac How to Add Favorites on Mac Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies