How Do I Completely Remove SketchUp From My Mac?
If you are looking to completely remove SketchUp from your Mac, follow the step-by-step guide below to ensure a thorough uninstallation. Removing all traces of the application will free up valuable disk space and ensure a clean system for your future installations.
Let’s get started!
Step 1: Quit the Application
Before you proceed with the uninstallation, make sure to quit SketchUp if it is currently running. To do this, go to the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen and select Quit.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command + Q.
Step 2: Locate SketchUp in Applications Folder
Open a new Finder window by clicking on the Finder icon located in your dock. In the sidebar, click on Applications.
Look for the SketchUp application icon and drag it to the Trash bin or right-click on it and select Move to Trash.
Step 3: Remove Associated Files and Folders
Although dragging SketchUp to Trash removes most of its files, some associated files may still remain on your system. To ensure a complete removal, follow these steps:
- Navigate to /Library/Application Support/
- In this folder, look for any folders related to SketchUp (e.g., “SketchUp 2021” or “SketchUp”) and move them to Trash.
- Navigate to /Library/Caches/
- If you find any files or folders related to SketchUp, delete them.
- Navigate to /Library/Preferences/
- Look for any files starting with “com.sketchup” or “SketchUp” and move them to Trash.
Step 4: Empty Trash
To permanently remove SketchUp from your Mac, you need to empty the Trash. Right-click on the Trash bin icon in your dock and select Empty Trash.
Alternatively, you can press Command + Shift + Delete on your keyboard to empty the Trash.
Step 5: Restart Your Mac
To complete the uninstallation process, restart your Mac. This will ensure that any remaining traces of SketchUp are completely removed from your system.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you have successfully removed SketchUp from your Mac. Remember to always thoroughly uninstall applications to keep your system clean and optimize disk space.
If you ever decide to reinstall SketchUp or try other design software in the future, you can now do so with a fresh start.
Happy designing!