How to remove
Uninstall XAMPP
from Windows

Hi guys, 

I've started using Mac about a year before. Unfortunately, at the moment of writing, it's running much slower than it used to. As far as I know, that may be the reason for an incorrect removal of unnecessary programs. If that's the case, could you please guys explain how to remove them? At the moment of writing, I'm considering removing XAMPP. Please help!

If you are a relatively new Mac OS X[ref en-1] user, then you may face difficulties in uninstalling apps from it. Of course, advanced users may state that it's a waste of time to learn how to uninstall XAMPP on MacOS because it's effortless. However, the ultimate removal of applications needs to be learned. Therefore, you should keep reading our article to find the easiest way to uninstall the app on MacOS if there is no need to keep it on the device. 

Before you start this procedure, you should understand the difference between the terms "remove" and "uninstall." If you want to get rid of a specific program ultimately, indeed, you should uninstall it. When we speak about "removal," we speak about dragging the application to Trash. However, this procedure does not guarantee that the app is gone from your machine.

In contrast, "uninstall" process encompasses both sending the application to Trash and deleting all other files and registries that are associated with it. If the question how to uninstall XAMPP on Mac OS X keeps spinning in your mind, you should take your time, read the entire article and find the guide that will help to uninstall your selected program ultimately.

Also, when it comes to applications that are not that useful for everyone, there is an issue regarding background processes and the high usage of computer resources. You should also check the usage of memory or CPU using Activity Monitor[ref en-2] on your Mac. 

Uninstall XAMPP from Mac OS X with the help of simple steps

Manual removal requires performing specific steps. Thus, if you want to uninstall XAMPP from Mac OS X easily, we recommend using the guidelines presented below. However, you should also check if the system has no other issues like malware which may be the reason you encounter problems[ref en-3] with software or applications. Scan your system with [rev id=”Reimage”] to check the security of your device. 

End suspicious processes running in the background 

XAMPP is a legitimate application that has nothing in common with computer viruses, malware, PUPs, and similar threats, which means that it can be removed and uninstalled manually. If you want to get rid of it, first of all you should cancel processes related to this app. Also, make sure you terminate the ones that are clearly affecting the performance of your device by running in the background of your computer:

• Go to Finder;
• Search for Activity Monitor and double-click on the app;
  

  

• Find processes related to XAMPP or any other suspicious processes, especially if they are using high CPU or memory;
• Click i at the top of a window and wait until the new window appears;
  

  

• Whet the system asks are you sure you want to end the process click Quit.

Manual removal of the XAMPP application

Next, you need to delete XAMPP from Mac OS X by performing the following steps:

1. Open Applications folder.
   

   

2. Click on the XAMPP icon and hold it until it can be moved.
3. Drag the application to Trash.
4. Click Ctrl+Trash at once and then select Empty Trash.

Of course, this part is simple. However, such performance does not mean that you have uninstalled XAMPP on Mac OS X entirely. Don't forget that programs usually have extra files and registries that are also awaiting removal. To find them, you have to find and check all folders that contain leftovers. We recommend looking at the locations first:

• /Library/Application Support/
• /Library/ Preferences/.