Uninstalling PGAdmin 4 Manually on Mac: Deleting Persistent Files
If you have tried removing the PGAdmin 4 application folder manually and were surprised to find files that still existed and couldn't be removed, this article is for you. We will guide you through the process of manually uninstalling PGAdmin 4 on a Mac, including deleting persistent files that may have been left behind.
Why Manually Uninstall PGAdmin 4?
When you install PGAdmin 4 on a Mac, it creates a number of files and folders that are necessary for the application to run. However, when you uninstall the application, these files and folders are not always removed automatically. This can lead to issues with disk space, as well as problems if you try to reinstall PGAdmin 4 later.
Manually Uninstalling PGAdmin 4
To manually uninstall PGAdmin 4 on a Mac, follow these steps:
- Quit PGAdmin 4 if it is currently running.
- Open a Finder window and navigate to the Applications folder.
- Locate the PGAdmin 4 application and drag it to the Trash.
- Empty the Trash.
- Open a terminal window.
- Enter the following command to remove the PGAdmin 4 application bundle:
sudo rm -rf /Library/Application\ Support/PostgreSQL/pgAdmin4/This command will remove the PGAdmin 4 application bundle and all of its associated files and folders.
Persistent Files
Even after following the above steps, you may still find that some files and folders related to PGAdmin 4 remain on your Mac. These are known as persistent files, and they can be located in a number of different directories.
To remove these persistent files, follow these steps:
- Open a Finder window and navigate to the Go menu.
- Hold down the Option key and select Library from the Go menu.
- Navigate to the following directories and delete any files or folders related to PGAdmin 4:
/Library/Caches//Library/Logs//Library/Preferences//Library/Saved\ Application\ State/Note: Be careful when deleting files and folders from these directories. Only delete files and folders related to PGAdmin 4.
Manually uninstalling PGAdmin 4 on a Mac involves removing the application bundle and any persistent files that may have been left behind. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that PGAdmin 4 is completely removed from your Mac.