Contrary to popular belief, uninstalling applications on a Mac doesn't just reside in trashing a file. You often need to check into the library and also remove application support and cache files. An uninstaller like AppCleaner will make sure all unwanted files are removed.
Appcleaner features simple drop and uninstall, like other uninstallers but also lets you browse through your programs, divided in applications widgets and others. This last one I really like as it shows all your plugins and components, which you normally have to go digging for in your library. Note that it will also take care of caches and receipts.
Appcleaner includes a search function to find applications faster, and I liked having the SmartDelete feature which will detect and trash related items. You can protect launched and default apps and 3D transitions and choose other ones you don't want to delete.
The only drawback in my opinion is the uninstall process, where you first have to search for the program, then uninstall it.
Apart from this minor issue, I think Appcleaner is an excellent uninstaller with both protection and smart removal, and surprisingly it's free! A must.
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TESTED VIRUS FREE - Softonic GUARANTEEDAppCleaner is a small application which allows you to completely and properly uninstall unwanted apps. It isn't, in fact, sufficient to just delete an application. Installing an application distributes many files throughout your System using space of your Hard Drive unnecessarily. AppCleaner can find all these small files and safely delete them.
Simply drop an application onto the AppCleaner icon and AppCleaner searches for the related files and you can delete them by clicking the delete button.
If you change your mind, just click on the cancel button.
The "Applications" button shows all the applications installed on your system. You can select them and then click on the search button. AppCleaner will search for the related files of the selected applications and delete them, too.
The "Widgets" button shows all the installed widgets and the "Others" button displays all the installed Preference Panes, Plugins and Screen Savers.
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CrocodileJock
Simple, effective, free. Doesn't get better than that. Drag and drop, or search for Applications and more from within the App. Love it.... More
craigminah
Better than AppZapper (which I got as part of a bundle) and better than all other uninstall apps out there. The fact it's free makes this a no-brainer if you're in the market.... More
tinchele
It works as a jewel. Best app around !
As AleMello i think it should be integrated in mac os x. No reason for all of us to get it on top! ;)
keep working though! :)... More
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