This article applies to anyone who has hiveDisk for MacOS installed and wishes to uninstall it. Whether you're looking to free up space, troubleshoot, or simply no longer need the service, follow these instructions to ensure a clean uninstallation.
📘Step-by-Step uninstallation guide
Log out and quit hiveDisk: Ensure you are logged out and have quit the hiveDisk application.
Remove the application:
Open your Finder.
Navigate to the Applications folder.
Locate the hiveDisk application.
Right-click on the hiveDisk app and select Move to Trash.
Cleaning up all remaining files
While the default macOS uninstaller removes the primary components of hiveDisk, it may not delete all files associated with the application. To ensure the complete removal of hiveDisk from your Mac, follow these steps using our dedicated uninstall tool:
Download the uninstaller:
Download the hiveDisk for macOS uninstaller.
Close hiveDisk:
Ensure that hiveDisk is not running. If it is, quit the application before proceeding with the uninstallation.
Uninstall hiveDisk:
Follow the standard uninstallation steps provided in the previous sections of this article.
Restart your computer:
To ensure all temporary files are cleared, restart your Mac.
Open the Terminal:
Open the Terminal application, which can be found in the
/Applications/Utilitiesfolder.
Run the uninstall tool:
Drag and drop the downloaded script file into the Terminal window. Alternatively, type the command
/path/to/hiveDisk-uninstall-tool.sh(replace/path/to/with the actual location where the script is saved) and press Enter.
Follow on-screen prompts:
The script will execute and may ask for your administrator password to remove all associated files. Follow any popup prompts to complete the cleanup.
hiveDisk is now fully uninstalled.
Reinstalling hiveDisk
If you intend to reinstall hiveDisk, you can easily download the latest version of the application. Follow these steps to ensure a fresh installation:
Visit the download page:
Go to our Downloads page to get the most recent version of hiveDisk for macOS
Download the application:
Select the version compatible with your macOS and download the installer file.
Follow the installation instructions:
Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install hiveDisk on your Mac. This may involve dragging the hiveDisk app into your Applications folder.
By reinstalling hiveDisk, you ensure that you are using the latest application version, which includes the most recent features and security updates.
We value your feedback
We're sorry to see you go! Please send us feedback on why you decided to uninstall hiveDisk for MacOS. Your insights are invaluable to us and help us improve. Send a message to [email protected] to share your thoughts. 😊