Introduction

Malwarebytes is an antivirus software that is widely used to protect Mac computers from malware, adware, and spyware. However, there may be instances when you need to uninstall it from your Mac. Uninstalling Malwarebytes is a simple process, but you need to follow the correct steps to ensure that it is completely removed from your system. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to uninstall Malwarebytes on a Mac.

Step 1: Close Malwarebytes

The first step to uninstall Malwarebytes on a Mac is to close the application. To do this, simply click on the Malwarebytes icon in the Dock, and select Quit Malwarebytes from the drop-down menu. If Malwarebytes is not responding, you can force quit it by pressing Command + Option + Escape keys on your keyboard, selecting Malwarebytes from the list of applications, and clicking on the Force Quit button.

Step 2: Uninstall Malwarebytes

Once you have closed Malwarebytes, you can proceed with the uninstallation process. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open Finder on your Mac.
2. Click on the Applications folder in the sidebar.
3. Select Malwarebytes from the list of applications.
4. Drag the Malwarebytes icon to the Trash bin on your Dock.

Step 3: Remove Malwarebytes Files

After you have moved Malwarebytes to the Trash, there may still be some files related to the application on your Mac. To ensure that Malwarebytes is completely removed from your system, you need to remove these files as well. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open Finder on your Mac.
2. Click on the Go menu in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. Select Go to Folder from the drop-down menu.
4. Type ~/Library in the text field and click on the Go button.
5. Find the Malwarebytes folder and drag it to the Trash bin on your Dock.

Step 4: Empty the Trash

After you have removed all the Malwarebytes files from your Mac, you need to empty the Trash bin to permanently delete them. To do this, simply right-click on the Trash bin icon on your Dock and select Empty Trash from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, you can click on the Finder menu in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and select Empty Trash from the drop-down menu.

Conclusion

Uninstalling Malwarebytes on a Mac is a simple process that can be completed in a few steps. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that Malwarebytes is completely removed from your system. If you have any issues or concerns during the uninstallation process, you can contact the Malwarebytes support team for assistance. Remember to regularly update your antivirus software to ensure that your Mac is protected from malware and other threats.

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