Max Veteran Posted January 7, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 7, 2004 In Windows, we all know that uninstalling a program leaves all kinds of crap and registry entries. Is this the same for Mac OS X Panther, or not as bad? I'm pretty new to Mac's and learning fast (planning to buy a 1Ghz eMac SuperDrive in the next few months). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted January 7, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 7, 2004 Well, there is no registry, so no, it doesn't really. The only exception may be some stuff in the Library folder under Preferences or Application Support. You can double check there, but you don't have to worry about figuring out what application the reg key {12314-A2412-DA941-Q9RE2-QW934} corresponds to... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmuBite Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Some programs also leave behind hidden files (these are files that begin with a period ("."). Check your Library folder, Preferences, etc. to find these. Example: Type "ls .*" to show all files in any given directory, including hidden. Cheers, RW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frod Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 usually a finder search for the program's name will find any preference or library files left over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Doesn't really matter anyway. Those files won't touch the rest of your computer (unlike the damned registry). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac15 Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Yeah, this is a reason Mac OS X rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoMayhem Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 When ever I delete an app, I just use Panthers new fast search for the apps name I want gone, and delete the files it might have. Even apps and games with installers usually dont leave much behind, it is great :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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