Unlike the software developed for Windows system, most of the applications installed in Mac OS X generally can be removed with relative ease. ClockDesk 1.2.1 is a third party application that provides additional functionality to OS X system and enjoys a popularity among Mac users. However, instead of installing it by dragging its icon to the Application folder, uninstalling ClockDesk 1.2.1 may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.
ClockDesk 1.2.1
When installed, ClockDesk 1.2.1 creates files in several locations. Generally, its additional files, such as preference files and application support files, still remains on the hard drive after you delete ClockDesk 1.2.1 from the Application folder, in case that the next time you decide to reinstall it, the settings of this program still be kept. But if you are trying to uninstall ClockDesk 1.2.1 in full and free up your disk space, removing all its components is highly necessary. Continue reading this article to learn about the proper methods for uninstalling ClockDesk 1.2.1.
Most applications in Mac OS X are bundles that contain all, or at least most, of the files needed to run the application, that is to say, they are self-contained. Thus, different from the program uninstall method of using the control panel in Windows, Mac users can easily drag any unwanted application to the Trash and then the removal process is started. Despite that, you should also be aware that removing an unbundled application by moving it into the Trash leave behind some of its components on your Mac. To fully get rid of ClockDesk 1.2.1 from your Mac, you can manually follow these steps:
Besides, there may be some kernel extensions or hidden files that are not obvious to find. In that case, you can do a Google search about the components for ClockDesk 1.2.1. Usually kernel extensions are located in in /System/Library/Extensions and end with the extension .kext, while hidden files are mostly located in your home folder. You can use Terminal (inside Applications/Utilities) to list the contents of the directory in question and delete the offending item.
No doubt that uninstalling programs in Mac system has been much simpler than in Windows system. But it still may seem a little tedious and time-consuming for those OS X beginners to manually remove ClockDesk 1.2.1 and totally clean out all its remnants. Why not try an easier and faster way to thoroughly remove it?
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