{"id":193,"date":"2015-09-03T08:49:21","date_gmt":"2015-09-03T08:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/?p=193"},"modified":"2015-10-15T07:46:52","modified_gmt":"2015-10-15T07:46:52","slug":"how-to-uninstall-teamviewer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/2015\/09\/03\/how-to-uninstall-teamviewer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Properly Uninstall TeamViewer on Your Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/TeamViewer.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-194\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/TeamViewer.png\" alt=\"TeamViewer\" width=\"600\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/TeamViewer.png 705w, https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/TeamViewer-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Developed by German based TeamViewer GmbH, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamviewer.com\/en\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">TeamViewer<\/a> is an all-in-one software for <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Remote_control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">remote control<\/a>, desktop sharing, file transfer, web conferencing and online meetings between computers. If you need a solution that will allow you to access your own computer remotely, or to connect with your friends&#8217; or family&#8217;s machines, the free version of TeamViewer is a very good option. And it also enjoys a great popularity among commercial users for its outstanding performance. So far it got a score of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.softpedia.com\/get\/Internet\/Remote-Utils\/TeamViewer.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">4.2\/5<\/a> on the softpedia website. In general, TeamViewer is an excellent desktop sharing tool that lets you manage remote systems in a safe way without requiring a lot of technical knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Though this application brings much convenience to your work or daily life, occasionally you may fail to update the latest version for the older version hasn\u2019t been properly uninstalled, or you just wanna turn back to its older version for personal reasons. Anyway, if you\u2019re upset by its removal issues, you come to the right place. This article will provide two methods about how to uninstall TeamViewer without any hassle. Continue reading to learn some techniques about app removal on Mac.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/download-install.php\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-55 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Download-MacRemover.png\" alt=\"Download MacRemover\" width=\"313\" height=\"62\" \/><\/a><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Recommended Solution to TeamViewer Removal<\/h2>\n<p>As a lightweight, professional and easy-to-use uninstaller, MacRemover is highly recommended for you to accomplish any app removal. It can automatically scan and promptly sweep away every piece of target application in just 3 steps. Now let\u2019s see how it works to thoroughly remove TeamViewer in a snap.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Download MacRemover and install it by dragging its icon to the Application folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-93\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/15-install-macremover.png\" alt=\"15 install macremover\" width=\"600\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/15-install-macremover.png 790w, https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/15-install-macremover-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Run MacRemover in the Launchpad, select TeamViewer appearing on the interface, and click Run Analysis button to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-94\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/16-uninstall-app-with-macremover.png\" alt=\"16 uninstall app with macremover\" width=\"600\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/16-uninstall-app-with-macremover.png 801w, https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/16-uninstall-app-with-macremover-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review related files and folders, click Complete Uninstall button and then click Yes in the pup-up dialog box to confirm TeamViewer uninstall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-95\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/17-uninstall-app-with-macremover.png\" alt=\"17 uninstall app with macremover\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/17-uninstall-app-with-macremover.png 799w, https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/17-uninstall-app-with-macremover-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The whole removal process may take a few seconds to complete, and then TeamViewer as well as its traces will be successfully removed from your Mac!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/download-install.php\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-55 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Download-MacRemover.png\" alt=\"Download MacRemover\" width=\"313\" height=\"62\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Manual Solution to Uninstall TeamViewer:<\/h2>\n<p>If you would like to delete TeamViewer by yourself, follow the manual steps below in orders:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Quit TeamViewer processes via Activity Monitor<\/h3>\n<p>Before uninstalling TeamViewer, you\u2019d better quit this application and end all its processes. If the app is frozen, you can hold down <strong>Cmd + Opt + Esc<\/strong>, select TeamViewer in the pop-up window and then click <strong>Force Quit<\/strong> to quit it (notice: this shortcut for force quit works for the app that appears but not for its hidden processes).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-82\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/01-fore-quit-app.png\" alt=\"01 fore quit app\" width=\"600\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/01-fore-quit-app.png 647w, https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/01-fore-quit-app-300x252.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Open<strong> Activity Monitor<\/strong> in the <strong>Utilities<\/strong> folder in <strong>Launchpad<\/strong>, select the process(es) associated with TeamViewer, click <strong>Quit Process<\/strong> icon in the left corner of the window, and click <strong>Quit<\/strong> in the pop-up dialog box (if that doesn\u2019t work, then try <strong>Force Quit<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/04-quit-process.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-85\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/04-quit-process.png\" alt=\"04 quit process\" width=\"600\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/04-quit-process.png 798w, https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/04-quit-process-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Delete TeamViewer application to the Trash<\/h3>\n<p>First of all, make sure to log into your Mac with an administrator account, and you will be asked for a password when you try to delete something.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Option 1:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Head to the<strong> Applications folder<\/strong> in the <strong>Finder<\/strong>, click on the TeamViewer icon, and then drag it to the <strong>Trash<\/strong> in the dock. Alternatively you can highlight TeamViewer with a single click and move it to the Trash by pressing<strong> Cmd + Del<\/strong> on your keyboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/05-locate-app-in-application-folder.png\" alt=\"05 locate app in application folder\" width=\"600\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/05-locate-app-in-application-folder.png 818w, https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/05-locate-app-in-application-folder-300x261.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Option 2:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>For the applications that are installed from the App Store, you can go to the <strong>Launchpad<\/strong>, search for the application you wanna delete, click and hold its icon with your mouse button until the icon begins to wiggle and shows the <strong>\u201cX\u201d<\/strong> in its left upper corner. Then click the <strong>\u201cX\u201d<\/strong> and click <strong>Delete<\/strong> in the confirmation dialog.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-88\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/07-delete-app-in-launchpad.png\" alt=\"07 delete app in launchpad\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/07-delete-app-in-launchpad.png 1584w, https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/07-delete-app-in-launchpad-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/07-delete-app-in-launchpad-1024x679.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Option 3:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It seems that TeamViewer for Mac OS X can be uninstalled within the its settings. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamviewer.com\/en\/help\/458-How-do-I-uninstall-TeamViewer-under-Mac-OS-X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">open TeamViewer settings &#8211; Advanced tab, and then click the Uninstall button<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Remove all leftovers belonging to TeamViewer<\/h3>\n<p>Though TeamViewer has been deleted to the Trash, its lingering files, logs, caches and other miscellaneous contents may be stored stored around the OS X file system. You can manually detect and wipe off all traces associated with this app.<\/p>\n<p>Open the <strong>Finder<\/strong>, go to the <strong>Menu Bar<\/strong>, open the \u201c<strong>Go\u201d<\/strong> menu, select the entry:<strong> |Go to Folder&#8230;<\/strong> and then enter the path of the Application Support folder: ~\/Library<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-90\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/09-enter-library.png\" alt=\"09 enter ~library\" width=\"600\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/09-enter-library.png 428w, https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/09-enter-library-300x87.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Search for any files or folders with the name of application or its vendor in the <strong>~\/Library\/Preferences\/<\/strong>, <strong>~\/Library\/Application Support\/<\/strong> and <strong>~\/Library\/Caches\/<\/strong> folders. Right click on those items and click <strong>Move to Trash<\/strong> to delete them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-91\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/11-search-and-delete-leftovers.png\" alt=\"11 search and delete leftovers\" width=\"600\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/11-search-and-delete-leftovers.png 798w, https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/11-search-and-delete-leftovers-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, search the following locations to delete associated items:<br \/>\n\/Library\/Preferences\/<br \/>\n\/Library\/Application Support\/<br \/>\n\/Library\/Caches\/<\/p>\n<h3>4. Empty the Trash to fully delete TeamViewer<\/h3>\n<p>If you are determined to delete TeamViewer permanently, the last thing you need to do is emptying the Trash. To completely empty your trash can, you can right click on the <strong>Trash<\/strong> in the dock and choose<strong> Empty Trash<\/strong>, or simply choose <strong>Empty Trash<\/strong> under the <strong>Finder<\/strong> menu. (Notice: you can not undo this act, so make sure that you haven\u2019t mistakenly deleted anything before doing this act.) If you change your mind, you can also right click on the items in the Trash and choose <strong>Put Back<\/strong> in the list. In case you cannot empty the Trash, reboot your Mac and do it again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-92\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/13-empty-trash.png\" alt=\"13 empty trash\" width=\"600\" height=\"368\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all. After performing these steps you should have successfully remove TeamViewer and its associated files to make more disk space available.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This tutorial details two working solutions to thoroughly uninstall TeamViewer, and either of them works for most of the apps on your Mac. With the unique Smart Analytic System, MacRemover is capable of locating and deleting every associated components of the target application within a few clicks. All you need to do is just a select-and-delete move. Incredibly straightforward to use. If you encounter any problem in uninstalling any unwanted, corrupted or incompatible application, just try utilizing this lite but powerful tool to resolve your troubles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/download-install.php\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-55 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Download-MacRemover.png\" alt=\"Download MacRemover\" width=\"313\" height=\"62\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Developed by German based TeamViewer GmbH, TeamViewer is an all-in-one software for remote control, desktop sharing, file transfer, web conferencing and online meetings between computers. If you need a solution that will allow you to access your own computer remotely, or to connect with your friends&#8217; or family&#8217;s machines, the free version of TeamViewer is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[42,41,44,43,40,45],"class_list":["post-193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mac-apps","tag-how-to-get-rid-of-teamviewer","tag-remove-teamviewer","tag-remove-teamviewer-from-mac","tag-teamviewer-removal-guide","tag-uninstall-teamviewer","tag-uninstall-teamviewer-on-mac"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=193"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":322,"href":"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193\/revisions\/322"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/macremover.com\/uninstallguides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}