Safari is an integral part of the Mac operating system and deleting it can cause damage and potential malfunction of your Apple device. Because of this, Apple has implemented System Integrity Protection (SIP) which prevents users from deleting Safari.
That said, if you still want to delete Safari from your MacBook Air, here’s how:
1. Open Finder on your Mac and navigate to the following directories: /Users/Your Name/Library/, /Users/Your Name/Library/Address Book Plug-Ins/, /Users/Your Name/Library/Preferences.
2. Delete all files containing the word ‘Safari’ in their names.
3. Drag Safari to the Trash and empty the Trash.
4. Reboot your Mac for changes to take effect.
We strongly advise against deleting Safari from your MacBook Air as this can cause serious harm to your system. If you are looking for a more secure browser that still provides access to all websites, we recommend using CyberGhost Private Browser instead of deleting Safari altogether.
Permanently Deleting Safari From a Mac
To permanently delete Safari from your Mac, you will need to follow the steps below.
First, open Finder and navigate to the following directories: /Users/Your Name/Library/, /Users/Your Name/Library/Address Book Plug-Ins/, /Users/Your Name/Library/Preferences. For each of these directories, delete any files that contain the word ‘Safari’ in their names.
Next, locate the Safari application in the Applications folder and drag it to the Trash. To complete the process, right-click on the Trash icon and select “Empty Trash”. This will ensure that all remnants of Safari are removed from your Mac.
If you have any further questions about permanently deleting Safari from your Mac, please don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance.
Uninstalling a Browser on a Macbook Air
To uninstall a browser on your Macbook Air, first, open the Finder window. Click on Applications in the left-hand sidebar, then locate the browser that you want to uninstall in the Applications folder. Right-click on the browser, then select Move to Trash from the drop-down menu. This will move the browser to your Trash folder. You can then empty your trash by right-clicking on it and selecting Empty Trash. This will permanently delete the program from your computer.
Why Deleting Safari From a Mac is Not Possible
Uninstalling Safari from a Mac is not as straightforward as uninstalling other applications. This is because the browser is an embedded application, meaning it’s an application that has been pre-installed on your computer and can’t be altered or removed without making changes to the system.
To uninstall Safari, you must disable System Integrity Protection (SIP), which is a security feature designed to protect your Mac from malicious software. Disabling SIP requires access to the Console and a few specific commands, or the use of third-party apps. Therefore, unless you are familiar with these processes, we advise against attempting to delete Safari from your Mac.
Forcing Safari to Delete
To force Safari to delete, you must first open the Safari browser. Then, click on the Safari drop-down menu and select Preferences. Once in the Preferences window, click on the Advanced tab. Here, you will need to select the Show Develop menu in the menu bar checkbox. After this checkbox is selected, close the Preferences window. Now, when you open the Safari browser again, you should see a new Develop drop-down menu at the top of your screen. From this drop-down menu, select Empty Cache. This will force Safari to delete its cache and any other stored data. Additionally, you may want to also clear your browser history by selecting Clear History from the History drop-down menu at the top of your screen.
Removing the Safari Icon from a Mac Desktop
To remove the Safari icon from your Mac desktop, first launch Finder from the Dock. Then, right-click on the Safari icon and select “Move to Trash”. If this doesn’t work, you can also go to the Applications folder in Finder and drag the Safari icon to the Trash. Finally, empty your Trash bin to permanently remove the icon.
Removing a Browser from a Mac
To completely remove a browser from your Mac, you will need to delete both the application and any associated files.
First, open Finder and navigate to the Applications folder. Locate the browser you wish to uninstall, then drag its icon into the Trash icon in your Dock. Alternatively, right-click the icon and select Move to Trash. If the application is still running when you attempt to uninstall it, a Force-Quit Applications window will open.
Next, search for any related files or folders that may be leftover from the browser’s installation. Open Finder and select Go > Go To Folder in the menu bar at the top of your screen. Type in ~/Library/Application Support/ and press Return and then look for any folders associated with the browser that you want to uninstall. Drag them into the Trash as well.
Finally, empty your Trash by right-clicking on it and selecting Empty Trash from the drop-down menu or by selecting Empty Trash from File in the Menu Bar at top of your screen.
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