Unlike the software developed for Windows system, most of the applications installed in Mac OS X generally can be removed with relative ease. uTorrent 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 uTorrent may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.
When installed, uTorrent 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 uTorrent 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 uTorrent 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 uTorrent.
How to Uninstall uTorrent for Mac
How to completely uninstall uTorrent from your Mac
If you find any files in those folders, with ‘bitTorrent.utweb’ in their name, drag them to the Trash. Don’t forget to empty the Trash afterwards.
uTorrent will now be uninstalled on your Mac. If all of that seems like quite a lot of work, there is a much easier way, using the Uninstaller module in CleanMyMac X. It tracks down all the files associated with any app installed on your Mac that you want to uninstall and allows you to delete them in one go.
Here’s how to completely uninstall uTorrent with CleanMyMac X.
How to Uninstall uTorrent without Hassle
If you encounter the uninstall issues we mentioned above, we highly recommend you to solve them by using Osx Uninstaller, a professional tool designed to wipe off unwanted, problematic, stubborn and malicious apps from your Mac OS X. The thorough removal of uTorrent (µTorrent) is just a few clicks away. Let’s see how it works first.
1. Download Osx Uninstaller and install this tool to the Application folder.
2. Launch Osx Uninstaller, select uTorrent (µTorrent) icon and click Run Analysis button.
3. Review related files and folders, click Complete Uninstall button, and click Yes in the pop-up dialog box to fully remove all components of µTorrent.
The benefits of using Osx Uninstaller is that you are spared from searching for µTorrent leftovers around the whole system, and uTorrent (µTorrent) can be easily removed without extra problems. The uninstall process goes smoothly and requires no extra actions. Believe it or not, uninstalling an app has never been so easy before.
What is uTorrent?
It’s a tool for sharing BitTorrent files. BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer protocol commonly used to distribute large files without the need for a central server on which to store them.
FAQ
How do I completely remove uTorrent from my Mac?
- If you don’t already have CleanMyMac X on your Mac, you can download it for free here.
- Launch CleanMyMac X.
- Choose the Uninstaller module.
- Scroll through the list of apps until you see uTorrent.
- Check the box next to uTorrent.
- Press Uninstall.
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