How to Delete Origin on Mac
If you’re a Mac user who has installed Origin, the game distribution platform by Electronic Arts, you might find it necessary to remove it at some point. Whether you’re switching to a different gaming platform or just cleaning up your system, deleting Origin from your Mac is a straightforward process. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to successfully delete Origin on your Mac.
Step 1: Quit Origin
Before you start the deletion process, make sure that Origin is not running. You can do this by clicking on the Origin icon in the Dock and selecting “Quit Origin” from the menu. Alternatively, you can use the Force Quit option by pressing Command + Option + Escape, selecting Origin from the list of applications, and then clicking “Force Quit.”
Step 2: Uninstall Origin
Once Origin is closed, you can proceed to uninstall it. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open the Finder on your Mac.
2. Click on “Applications” in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down and find the “Origin” application.
4. Right-click on the Origin application and select “Move to Trash” from the context menu.
Step 3: Empty the Trash
After moving the Origin application to the Trash, you need to empty it to completely remove the application from your Mac. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click on the Trash icon in the Dock.
2. Select “Empty Trash” from the menu that appears.
3. Confirm the deletion by clicking “Empty Trash” again.
Step 4: Delete Remaining Files
While the above steps will remove the Origin application from your Mac, there may still be some leftover files in your system. To ensure that Origin is completely deleted, you can search for and delete any remaining files. Here’s how:
1. Open the Finder and press Command + Shift + G to open the “Go to Folder” dialog.
2. Type in the following path: `/Library/Application Support/Origin`
3. Delete any files or folders found in this directory.
4. Repeat the process for the following paths to remove any additional files:
– `/Library/Caches/com.ea.Origin`
– `/Library/Preferences/com.ea.Origin.plist`
– `/Library/Saved Application State/com.ea.Origin.savedState`
Step 5: Verify Deletion
After completing the above steps, verify that Origin has been completely deleted from your Mac. You can do this by trying to launch the application or by searching for any related files using Spotlight (Command + Space).
By following these steps, you should now have successfully deleted Origin from your Mac. This will help you free up space on your system and ensure that you have a clean and organized Mac experience.
