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DW Spectrum - Clean Uninstalling DW Spectrum Client (MacOS)

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Clean Uninstalling DW Spectrum Client for Macintosh

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Affected Roles:  Owner, Administrator

Related Digital Watchdog VMS Apps:  DW Spectrum IPVMS

Software Version:  DW Spectrum 5.1

Last Edit:  September 4, 2024

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DW Spectrum Clean Uninstall

When DW Spectrum Is uninstalled, the default behavior of the software is to leave behind data regarding the user’s preferences. As a result, when the software component is reinstalled, the previous settings may remain. This can be an issue if you are trying to perform a clean re-installation of DW Spectrum or must delete all DW Spectrum data from the computer.

This article will outline how to completely remove all DW Spectrum Client files from a Macintosh/Macbook computer.

 

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Removing the DW Spectrum Client

To fully uninstall the DW Spectrum Client application from a Mac:

  1. Quit the DW Spectrum Client application.
  2. Open the Finder tool and navigate to the Applications folder.

Move the DW application to the trash and delete the application from the computer.

  1. Delete any remaining files associated with the application.
  2. Select the Go tab and select “Go to Folder” (shortcut Cmd+Shift+G).

 

In the Go to Folder dialog, enter:

~/Library

 

  1. In the Library folder, find and delete any files or folders containing the name of the deleted application in the filename.

Some of the common system file storage locations include:

  • ~/Library/Application Support
  • ~/Library/Caches
  • ~/Library/Preferences
  • ~/Library/Containers
  • ~/Library/Cookies

 

  1. When finished, be sure to empty the Trash Bin to complete the uninstallation process.

 

 

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