How to Delete Screencastify: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you looking to delete Screencastify from your device? Whether you’ve changed your mind about recording your screen or simply need to free up some space, this guide will walk you through the process of deleting Screencastify on both Windows and macOS. Follow these simple steps to ensure a smooth deletion experience.
Step 1: Locate the Screencastify Application
First, you need to find the Screencastify application on your computer. On Windows, it is typically located in the “Program Files” or “Program Files (x86)” folder. On macOS, it can be found in the Applications folder.
Step 2: Uninstall Screencastify on Windows
1. Open the Start menu and type “Control Panel” in the search bar.
2. Click on “Control Panel” to open it.
3. In the Control Panel, click on “Programs” and then “Programs and Features.”
4. Scroll through the list of installed programs and find Screencastify.
5. Click on Screencastify and then click “Uninstall.”
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
Step 3: Uninstall Screencastify on macOS
1. Open the Finder and navigate to the Applications folder.
2. Find the Screencastify application and drag it to the Trash.
3. If prompted, enter your administrator password to confirm the deletion.
4. Open the Trash and click “Empty Trash” to permanently delete Screencastify from your computer.
Step 4: Remove Screencastify from the Startup Items (Optional)
If you want to ensure that Screencastify does not automatically launch at startup, you can remove it from the startup items list.
1. On Windows, open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
2. Go to the “Startup” tab and find Screencastify in the list.
3. Right-click on Screencastify and select “Disable.”
1. On macOS, open System Preferences by clicking the Apple menu and selecting “System Preferences.”
2. Click on “Users & Groups” and then click the lock icon to make changes.
3. Enter your administrator password and click “Unlock.”
4. Click on your username and then click “Login Items.”
5. Find Screencastify in the list and click the minus button to remove it.
Step 5: Delete Screencastify Data (Optional)
If you want to delete any remaining data related to Screencastify, such as recordings or settings, you can follow these steps:
1. On Windows, navigate to the following folder: C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Screencastify.
2. Delete the entire Screencastify folder.
1. On macOS, navigate to the following folder: ~/Library/Application Support/Screencastify.
2. Delete the entire Screencastify folder.
By following these steps, you should now have successfully deleted Screencastify from your device. If you encounter any issues during the process, make sure to restart your computer and try again.
