Zoom is a widely used software for video meetings and has become increasingly popular in recent times. However, there may be occasions where it is necessary to remove it from your Mac computer. This article will provide you with step-by-step instructions for uninstalling Zoom on Mac.
Step 1: Quit Zoom
Before uninstalling Zoom, make sure that it is not running in the background. To do this, open the Activity Monitor and look for any processes related to Zoom. If you find any, quit them.
Step 2: Remove Zoom from Applications folder
Next, go to the Applications folder on your Mac computer and locate the Zoom application. Drag it to the Trash bin or right-click on it and select “Move to Trash”.
Step 3: Remove Zoom preferences
Zoom stores its preferences in a hidden folder on your Mac computer. To remove these preferences, open the Terminal and type the following command:
defaults delete com.zoom.us
Press enter and wait for the process to complete.
Step 4: Remove Zoom from Login Items
Zoom may be set to launch automatically when you start your Mac computer. To prevent this, go to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items and remove Zoom from the list.
Step 5: Empty Trash bin
Finally, empty the Trash bin to completely uninstall Zoom from your Mac computer. To do this, right-click on the Trash icon in the Dock and select “Empty Trash”.
Conclusion
Uninstalling Zoom on Mac is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following the above instructions, you can easily remove Zoom from your Mac computer.
