How To Delete Gotomeeting App From Mac

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Hello everyone, today I would like to discuss my personal journey and detailed instructions on how to remove the GoToMeeting application from your Mac. As someone who regularly utilizes this application for both professional and personal meetings, I recognize the significance of efficiently managing our applications to clear up space and optimize our workflows.

Why Delete GoToMeeting?

Before we dive into the steps, let me quickly touch on why you might want to delete the GoToMeeting app from your Mac. While GoToMeeting is a fantastic tool for conducting online meetings and webinars, there could be several reasons why you no longer need it:

  1. You have switched to a different online meeting platform that better suits your needs.
  2. You simply have too many applications on your Mac and want to declutter.
  3. You are experiencing technical issues or conflicts with other software on your Mac.

Step-by-Step Guide to Delete GoToMeeting

Now that we understand the reasons for deleting GoToMeeting, let’s get into the nitty-gritty details of how to remove it from your Mac.

Step 1: Quit GoToMeeting

The first step is to make sure GoToMeeting is not running in the background. You can do this by accessing the Menu Bar at the top of your screen and clicking on the GoToMeeting icon. From the drop-down menu, select “Quit GoToMeeting” to close the application.

Step 2: Uninstall GoToMeeting

Next, we need to uninstall the GoToMeeting app from your Mac. Here’s how:

  1. Open a Finder window by clicking on the Finder icon in your Dock or by pressing Command + Spacebar and typing “Finder” in Spotlight.
  2. In the Finder window, navigate to the “Applications” folder.
  3. Locate the GoToMeeting app icon and drag it to the Trash icon in your Dock.
  4. Alternatively, you can right-click on the GoToMeeting app icon and select “Move to Trash” from the context menu.

When prompted, enter your administrator password to authorize the deletion of the app. Once you’ve done that, the GoToMeeting app will be moved to the Trash.

Step 3: Empty the Trash

Even though we have moved the GoToMeeting app to the Trash, it’s still taking up space on your Mac. To completely remove it, we need to empty the Trash. Here’s how:

  1. Right-click on the Trash icon in your Dock.
  2. Select “Empty Trash” from the context menu.
  3. Alternatively, you can press Command + Shift + Delete on your keyboard.

Be cautious when emptying the Trash, as any files or applications in it will be permanently deleted. Make sure you don’t have any important files in the Trash before proceeding.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully deleted the GoToMeeting app from your Mac. Whether it’s to declutter your applications, switch to a different platform, or resolve technical issues, removing unnecessary apps can greatly improve your Mac’s performance and organization.

Remember, if you ever need GoToMeeting again, you can always reinstall it from the official website or the Mac App Store. But for now, enjoy the extra space and streamlined workflow on your Mac!