Sep 21, 2007 How to Install Software from DMG Files on a Mac 21 September, 2007 by Tom Harrison in mac os x A.DMG file is a container file commonly used to distribute applications for Mac OS X. Is a dmg file safe file. Installing software from one of these requires you to mount the image and move its contents to your computer’s “Applications” directory.
Use Launchpad to delete an app
Launchpad offers a convenient way to delete apps that were downloaded from the App Store.
- To open Launchpad, click it in the Dock or open it from your Applications folder. You can also pinch closed with your thumb and three fingers on your trackpad.
- If you don't see the app in Launchpad, type its name in the search field at the top of the screen. Or swipe right or left with two fingers on your trackpad to show the next or previous page.
- Press and hold the Option (⌥) key, or click and hold any app until the apps jiggle.
- Click next to the app that you want to delete, then click Delete to confirm. The app is deleted immediately. Apps that don't show either didn't come from the App Store or are required by your Mac. To delete an app that didn't come from the App Store, use the Finder instead.
Deleting an app doesn't cancel any subscription you may have purchased with that app. Learn how to cancel subscriptions for apps that were downloaded from the App Store.
Use the Finder to delete an app
- Locate the app in the Finder. Most apps are in your Applications folder, which you can open by clicking Applications in the sidebar of any Finder window. Or use Spotlight to find the app, then press and hold the Command (⌘) key while double-clicking the app in Spotlight.
- Drag the app to the Trash, or select the app and choose File > Move to Trash.
- If you're asked for a user name and password, enter the name and password of an administrator account on your Mac. This is probably the name and password you use to log in to your Mac.
- To delete the app, choose Finder > Empty Trash.
Learn more
To use an app again after deleting it, either reinstall it or restore it from a backup.
- To reinstall apps that were installed as part of macOS, reinstall macOS. This applies to apps such as Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.
- You can also redownload apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books that were installed from the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books.
Learn how to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Flash player dmg. All the links that I found in the forum which solved the problem for others are 'not found' when I click on them.Thanks for any tipps!!! My current Flash version is 15.0.0.On most videos and pictures it now says 'Your Flash Player is out of date'.I've clicked on this icon, which opens saying do you want to download the newest version, and clicked yes.I've downloaded Adobe Flash Player Update several times.The downloading always works, the problem is with the installation:It failed the first time, and all following times it 'picks up' at about 30% then goes up all the way to 97% (sometimes 99%) and then says: Connection failed. I'm working on a mac running 10.10.1 Yosemite in Safari. Unable to complete installation.I've tried all the links in the forums saying download directly from here: - but safari can't find the link.I wanted to deinstall Flash Player and found this link on the adobe website( - but it says 'Safari can't find the server fpdownload.macromedia.com' so I can't even uninstall it!I have no idea what else to try???I also tried to open all those links in Firefox and Chrome and they weren't found there either.Has anyone ideas what I can do? My current Flash version is 15.0.0.On most videos and pictures it now says 'Your Flash Player is out of date'.I've clicked on this icon, which opens saying do you want to download the newest version, and clicked yes.I've downloaded Adobe Flash Player Update several times.The downloading always works, the problem is with the installation:It failed the first time, and all following times it 'picks up' at about 30% then goes up all the way to 97% (sometimes 99%) and then says: Connection failed.
How To Remove Fishplay2.41.dmg From Macbook
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