Madame
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Post by Madame on Oct 27, 2015 10:37:41 GMT
I installed the trial version of Elements 14 but I decided not to keep it.
I went to my application folder and dragged the programmes into the trash. (Mac)
Is that all there is to it, or do I need to run any uninstaller? If so, where is that/how do I do it?
Thanks in advance!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2015 12:51:29 GMT
Marianne. I think the way you describe will do the job. Another alternative (which is the way I uninstall applications) is go to Applications > Abobe Photoshop Elements 14 > then you will see 'Uninstall Adobe Photoshop Elements 14'.
I'm no expert but from my past experiences both ways will suffice.
Hope that helps.
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Madame
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Post by Madame on Oct 27, 2015 15:11:59 GMT
Thank you, Phil.  |
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Post by Tpgettys on Oct 27, 2015 16:14:26 GMT
I am an expert here, but I would recommend always running the uninstaller. There is much more to the installation process than just copying files, and the uninstaller will reverse at least some of those other changes that were made to your computer.
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Post by Major Major on Oct 27, 2015 16:15:16 GMT
Even on Marianne's Mac?
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Post by Tpgettys on Oct 27, 2015 16:20:19 GMT
Craig, are you talking to me? If so, I would think so. I am unknowlegable about Macs, but I would guess they have something like a PCs registry.
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Post by Major Major on Oct 27, 2015 16:50:13 GMT
Tom -
That was my question. I don't think they do.
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 27, 2015 17:06:00 GMT
I installed the trial version of Elements 14 but I decided not to keep it. I went to my application folder and dragged the programmes into the trash. (Mac) Is that all there is to it, or do I need to run any uninstaller? If so, where is that/how do I do it? Thanks in advance! According to the Help file, you just run the Uninstaller and, if you know you are not going to reinstall Elements, you will need to select "Remove Preferences". Adobe also advises against just dragging the program folders to the Trash as this could create problems if you ever reinstall this program.
helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/uninstall-premiere-elements-photoshop-elements.html
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Post by Tpgettys on Oct 27, 2015 17:15:53 GMT
Wow, I had no idea Apple computers have no registry! That does make it a lot cleaner. I did learn that it is best to run the uninstaller if there is one, as there may be a few bits left over in other locations (preferences).
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Madame
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Post by Madame on Oct 28, 2015 9:28:06 GMT
Thank you all!
Sepiana, your knowledge amazes me!
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Post by angelag on Nov 8, 2015 22:20:34 GMT
Not sure why Major Major would think that an uninstaller wouldn't work on a Mac--in my experience, it does. However, for applications that don't have an uninstaller, Mac users can always try App cleaner (free). It's easy to use and seeks out all the bits and pieces that hide in various parts of your Mac (excuse the non-technical language) and gets rid of all them for you. You'll find it here: appcleaner.en.softonic.com/maclink agg |
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Post by Major Major on Nov 8, 2015 22:46:12 GMT
angelag- I wasn't saying running an uninstaller wouldn't work. I was replying to this part of Tom's message, which implied that Macs have something like the Windows registry and all the problems it entails. There is much more to the installation process than just copying files, and the uninstaller will reverse at least some of those other changes that were made to your computer. |
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