To completely remove ChatGPT from your MacBook Pro M4, follow these detailed steps:
Step 1: Close ChatGPT Completely
Ensure that ChatGPT is not running in the background. Closing the app completely is crucial because running apps cannot be deleted. To close it, you can either quit the app from the menu bar or use the Activity Monitor to stop any background processes.Step 2: Uninstall ChatGPT
1. Using Finder:**- Open Finder and navigate to the Applications folder.
- Locate the ChatGPT app icon.
- Drag the icon to the Trash, or right-click and select "Move to Trash."
2. Using Launchpad (if installed from the Mac App Store):**
- Press F4 or use a four-finger pinch on the trackpad to open Launchpad.
- Click and hold on the ChatGPT app icon until it jiggles.
- Click the X that appears to uninstall it. Note that this method only works for apps installed from the Mac App Store.
Step 3: Empty the Trash
- Right-click on the Trash icon in the Dock and select "Empty Trash" to permanently delete the app.Step 4: Remove Leftover Files
1. Open Finder and press `Command + Shift + G` to open the "Go to Folder" window.2. Enter the following paths and delete any related files:
- `~/Library/Application Support/`
- `~/Library/Preferences/`
- `~/Library/Caches/`
- `~/Library/Containers/` (if applicable)
Use the search bar to find files related to ChatGPT and delete them.
3. Additional Folders:**
- You might also need to check `~/Library/Application Support/ChatGPT` or similar folders if they exist.
Step 5: Use Third-Party Tools (Optional)
For a thorough cleanup, consider using third-party tools like App Cleaner or CleanMyMac X. These tools can help find and remove any remaining files or preferences that might have been missed.Step 6: Restart Your Mac
After completing these steps, restart your MacBook Pro M4 to ensure all changes take effect and any background processes are cleared.By following these steps, you should be able to completely remove ChatGPT from your MacBook Pro M4[1][2][8].
Citations:[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjArb77DGnQ
[2] https://ground.news/article/how-to-delete-uninstall-chatgpt-app-from-mac
[3] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4833052/how-do-i-remove-the-extended-attributes-on-a-file-in-mac-os-x
[4] https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/1hca5ap/how_do_i_remove_apple_intelligence_permanently/
[5] https://www.thebricks.com/resources/guide-how-to-uninstall-excel-on-mac-using-chatgpt
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8s5Y0R-DQQ
[7] https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/how-to-turn-off-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-ipad-or-mac/
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EjR_ODkywc
[9] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255935912