How To Uninstall Ntfs For Mac



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Unlike the software developed for Windows system, most of the applications installed in Mac OS X generally can be removed with relative ease. SL-NTFS is a third party application that provides additional functionality to OS X system and enjoys a popularity among Mac users. However, instead of installing it by dragging its icon to the Application folder, uninstalling SL-NTFS may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.

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When installed, SL-NTFS creates files in several locations. Generally, its additional files, such as preference files and application support files, still remains on the hard drive after you delete SL-NTFS from the Application folder, in case that the next time you decide to reinstall it, the settings of this program still be kept. But if you are trying to uninstall SL-NTFS in full and free up your disk space, removing all its components is highly necessary. Continue reading this article to learn about the proper methods for uninstalling SL-NTFS.

Manually uninstall SL-NTFS step by step:

Most applications in Mac OS X are bundles that contain all, or at least most, of the files needed to run the application, that is to say, they are self-contained. Thus, different from the program uninstall method of using the control panel in Windows, Mac users can easily drag any unwanted application to the Trash and then the removal process is started. Despite that, you should also be aware that removing an unbundled application by moving it into the Trash leave behind some of its components on your Mac. To fully get rid of SL-NTFS from your Mac, you can manually follow these steps:

1. Terminate SL-NTFS process(es) via Activity Monitor

Before uninstalling SL-NTFS, you’d better quit this application and end all its processes. If SL-NTFS is frozen, you can press Cmd +Opt + Esc, select SL-NTFS in the pop-up windows and click Force Quit to quit this program (this shortcut for force quit works for the application that appears but not for its hidden processes).

Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder in Launchpad, and select All Processes on the drop-down menu at the top of the window. Select the process(es) associated with SL-NTFS in the list, click Quit Process icon in the left corner of the window, and click Quit in the pop-up dialog box (if that doesn’t work, then try Force Quit).

2. Delete SL-NTFS application using the Trash

First of all, make sure to log into your Mac with an administrator account, or you will be asked for a password when you try to delete something.

Open the Applications folder in the Finder (if it doesn’t appear in the sidebar, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, and select Applications in the list), search for SL-NTFS application by typing its name in the search field, and then drag it to the Trash (in the dock) to begin the uninstall process. Alternatively you can also click on the SL-NTFS icon/folder and move it to the Trash by pressing Cmd + Del or choosing the File and Move to Trash commands.

For the applications that are installed from the App Store, you can simply go to the Launchpad, search for the application, click and hold its icon with your mouse button (or hold down the Option key), then the icon will wiggle and show the “X” in its left upper corner. Click the “X” and click Delete in the confirmation dialog.

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3. Remove all components related to SL-NTFS in Finder
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Though SL-NTFS has been deleted to the Trash, its lingering files, logs, caches and other miscellaneous contents may stay on the hard disk. For complete removal of SL-NTFS, you can manually detect and clean out all components associated with this application. You can search for the relevant names using Spotlight. Those preference files of SL-NTFS can be found in the Preferences folder within your user’s library folder (~/Library/Preferences) or the system-wide Library located at the root of the system volume (/Library/Preferences/), while the support files are located in '~/Library/Application Support/' or '/Library/Application Support/'.

Open the Finder, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, select the entry:|Go to Folder... and then enter the path of the Application Support folder:~/Library

Search for any files or folders with the program’s name or developer’s name in the ~/Library/Preferences/, ~/Library/Application Support/ and ~/Library/Caches/ folders. Right click on those items and click Move to Trash to delete them.

Meanwhile, search for the following locations to delete associated items:

  • /Library/Preferences/
  • /Library/Application Support/
  • /Library/Caches/

Besides, there may be some kernel extensions or hidden files that are not obvious to find. In that case, you can do a Google search about the components for SL-NTFS. Usually kernel extensions are located in in /System/Library/Extensions and end with the extension .kext, while hidden files are mostly located in your home folder. You can use Terminal (inside Applications/Utilities) to list the contents of the directory in question and delete the offending item.

4. Empty the Trash to fully remove SL-NTFS

If you are determined to delete SL-NTFS permanently, the last thing you need to do is emptying the Trash. To completely empty your trash can, you can right click on the Trash in the dock and choose Empty Trash, or simply choose Empty Trash under the Finder menu (Notice: you can not undo this act, so make sure that you haven’t mistakenly deleted anything before doing this act. If you change your mind, before emptying the Trash, you can right click on the items in the Trash and choose Put Back in the list). In case you cannot empty the Trash, reboot your Mac.

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Tips for the app with default uninstall utility:

You may not notice that, there are a few of Mac applications that come with dedicated uninstallation programs. Though the method mentioned above can solve the most app uninstall problems, you can still go for its installation disk or the application folder or package to check if the app has its own uninstaller first. If so, just run such an app and follow the prompts to uninstall properly. After that, search for related files to make sure if the app and its additional files are fully deleted from your Mac.

Automatically uninstall SL-NTFS with MacRemover (recommended):

No doubt that uninstalling programs in Mac system has been much simpler than in Windows system. But it still may seem a little tedious and time-consuming for those OS X beginners to manually remove SL-NTFS and totally clean out all its remnants. Why not try an easier and faster way to thoroughly remove it?

If you intend to save your time and energy in uninstalling SL-NTFS, or you encounter some specific problems in deleting it to the Trash, or even you are not sure which files or folders belong to SL-NTFS, you can turn to a professional third-party uninstaller to resolve troubles. Here MacRemover is recommended for you to accomplish SL-NTFS uninstall within three simple steps. MacRemover is a lite but powerful uninstaller utility that helps you thoroughly remove unwanted, corrupted or incompatible apps from your Mac. Now let’s see how it works to complete SL-NTFS removal task.

1. Download MacRemover and install it by dragging its icon to the application folder.
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2. Launch MacRemover in the dock or Launchpad, select SL-NTFS appearing on the interface, and click Run Analysis button to proceed.
3. Review SL-NTFS files or folders, click Complete Uninstall button and then click Yes in the pup-up dialog box to confirm SL-NTFS removal.

The whole uninstall process may takes even less than one minute to finish, and then all items associated with SL-NTFS has been successfully removed from your Mac!

Benefits of using MacRemover:

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MacRemover has a friendly and simply interface and even the first-time users can easily operate any unwanted program uninstallation. With its unique Smart Analytic System, MacRemover is capable of quickly locating every associated components of SL-NTFS and safely deleting them within a few clicks. Thoroughly uninstalling SL-NTFS from your mac with MacRemover becomes incredibly straightforward and speedy, right? You don’t need to check the Library or manually remove its additional files. Actually, all you need to do is a select-and-delete move. As MacRemover comes in handy to all those who want to get rid of any unwanted programs without any hassle, you’re welcome to download it and enjoy the excellent user experience right now!

This article provides you two methods (both manually and automatically) to properly and quickly uninstall SL-NTFS, and either of them works for most of the apps on your Mac. If you confront any difficulty in uninstalling any unwanted application/software, don’t hesitate to apply this automatic tool and resolve your troubles.

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Disk Utility User Guide

Apple File System (APFS) allocates disk space on demand. When a single APFS container (partition) has multiple volumes, the container’s free space is shared and can be allocated to any of the individual volumes as needed. Each volume uses only part of the overall container, so the available space is the total size of the container, minus the size of all volumes in the container.

On your computer, macOS is installed on a set of volumes known as a volume group. The volume group consists of one volume used for the system files (named Macintosh HD) and another volume used for data (named Macintosh HD - Data).

Add an APFS volume

Each volume you add to an APFS container can have a different APFS format, if needed.

  1. In the Disk Utility app on your Mac, select an existing APFS volume in the sidebar, then click the Add Volume button in the toolbar.

    If Disk Utility isn’t open, click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, type Disk Utility in the Search field, then click the Disk Utility icon .

  2. Enter a name for the new APFS volume.

  3. Click the Format pop-up menu, then choose an APFS format.

  4. If you want to manually manage APFS volume allocation, click Size Options, enter values in the fields, then click OK.

    • Reserve Size: The optional reserve size ensures that the amount of storage remains available for this volume.

    • Quota Size: The optional quota size limits how much storage the volume can allocate.

  5. Click Add.

  6. When the operation is finished, click Done.

Delete an APFS volume

When you delete a volume, all the data on the volume is permanently erased, and the volume is removed from the container.

  1. In the Disk Utility app on your Mac, select the APFS volume you want to delete in the sidebar.

    If Disk Utility isn’t open, click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, type Disk Utility in the Search field, then click the Disk Utility icon .

  2. Click the Delete Volume button in the toolbar.

    If the Delete Volume button is dimmed, the selected volume can’t be deleted because it’s in use. To delete the volume, you need to open Disk Utility in macOS Recovery. See the Apple Support article About macOS Recovery.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • If the APFS volume you want to delete is a member of a volume group, click the Delete Volume Group button to delete all volumes in the group, or click the Delete button to delete only the selected volume.

    • Click the Delete button to delete the selected volume.

  4. When the operation is finished, click Done.

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Erase an APFS volume

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When you erase a volume, all the data on the volume is permanently erased, and the empty volume remains in the container.

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  1. In the Disk Utility app on your Mac, select the APFS volume you want to erase in the sidebar.

    If Disk Utility isn’t open, click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, type Disk Utility in the Search field, then click the Disk Utility icon .

  2. Click the Erase button in the toolbar.

    If the Erase button is dimmed, the selected volume can’t be erased because it’s in use. To erase the volume, you need to run Disk Utility in macOS Recovery. See the Apple Support article About macOS Recovery.

  3. Enter a new name for the volume, if desired.

  4. If you want to change the format, click the Format pop-up menu, then choose an APFS format.

  5. Do one of the following:

    • If the APFS volume you want to erase is a member of a volume group, click the Erase Volume Group button to erase all volumes in the group, or click the Erase button to erase only the selected volume.

    • If the APFS volume you want to erase isn’t a member of a volume group, click the Erase button to erase the selected volume.

  6. When the operation is finished, click Done.

You can’t delete or erase your startup volume. See Erase and reformat a storage device.

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