Unlike the software developed for Windows system, most of the applications installed in Mac OS X generally can be removed with relative ease. R for Mac OS X is a third party application that provides additional functionality to OS X system and enjoys a popularity among Mac users. However, instead of installing it by dragging its icon to the Application folder, uninstalling R for Mac OS X may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.
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When installed, R for Mac OS X creates files in several locations. Generally, its additional files, such as preference files and application support files, still remains on the hard drive after you delete R for Mac OS X from the Application folder, in case that the next time you decide to reinstall it, the settings of this program still be kept. But if you are trying to uninstall R for Mac OS X in full and free up your disk space, removing all its components is highly necessary. Continue reading this article to learn about the proper methods for uninstalling R for Mac OS X.
Manually uninstall R for Mac OS X step by step:
Most applications in Mac OS X are bundles that contain all, or at least most, of the files needed to run the application, that is to say, they are self-contained. Thus, different from the program uninstall method of using the control panel in Windows, Mac users can easily drag any unwanted application to the Trash and then the removal process is started. Despite that, you should also be aware that removing an unbundled application by moving it into the Trash leave behind some of its components on your Mac. To fully get rid of R for Mac OS X from your Mac, you can manually follow these steps:
1. Terminate R for Mac OS X process(es) via Activity Monitor
Before uninstalling R for Mac OS X, you’d better quit this application and end all its processes. If R for Mac OS X is frozen, you can press Cmd +Opt + Esc, select R for Mac OS X in the pop-up windows and click Force Quit to quit this program (this shortcut for force quit works for the application that appears but not for its hidden processes).
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder in Launchpad, and select All Processes on the drop-down menu at the top of the window. Select the process(es) associated with R for Mac OS X in the list, click Quit Process icon in the left corner of the window, and click Quit in the pop-up dialog box (if that doesn’t work, then try Force Quit).
2. Delete R for Mac OS X application using the Trash
First of all, make sure to log into your Mac with an administrator account, or you will be asked for a password when you try to delete something.
Open the Applications folder in the Finder (if it doesn’t appear in the sidebar, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, and select Applications in the list), search for R for Mac OS X application by typing its name in the search field, and then drag it to the Trash (in the dock) to begin the uninstall process. Alternatively you can also click on the R for Mac OS X icon/folder and move it to the Trash by pressing Cmd + Del or choosing the File and Move to Trash commands.
For the applications that are installed from the App Store, you can simply go to the Launchpad, search for the application, click and hold its icon with your mouse button (or hold down the Option key), then the icon will wiggle and show the “X” in its left upper corner. Click the “X” and click Delete in the confirmation dialog.
Download Mac App Remover3. Remove all components related to R for Mac OS X in Finder
Though R for Mac OS X has been deleted to the Trash, its lingering files, logs, caches and other miscellaneous contents may stay on the hard disk. For complete removal of R for Mac OS X, you can manually detect and clean out all components associated with this application. You can search for the relevant names using Spotlight. Those preference files of R for Mac OS X can be found in the Preferences folder within your user’s library folder (~/Library/Preferences) or the system-wide Library located at the root of the system volume (/Library/Preferences/), while the support files are located in '~/Library/Application Support/' or '/Library/Application Support/'.
Open the Finder, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, select the entry:|Go to Folder... and then enter the path of the Application Support folder:~/Library
Search for any files or folders with the program’s name or developer’s name in the ~/Library/Preferences/, ~/Library/Application Support/ and ~/Library/Caches/ folders. Right click on those items and click Move to Trash to delete them.
Meanwhile, search for the following locations to delete associated items:
- /Library/Preferences/
- /Library/Application Support/
- /Library/Caches/
Besides, there may be some kernel extensions or hidden files that are not obvious to find. In that case, you can do a Google search about the components for R for Mac OS X. Usually kernel extensions are located in in /System/Library/Extensions and end with the extension .kext, while hidden files are mostly located in your home folder. You can use Terminal (inside Applications/Utilities) to list the contents of the directory in question and delete the offending item.
4. Empty the Trash to fully remove R for Mac OS X
If you are determined to delete R for Mac OS X permanently, the last thing you need to do is emptying the Trash. To completely empty your trash can, you can right click on the Trash in the dock and choose Empty Trash, or simply choose Empty Trash under the Finder menu (Notice: you can not undo this act, so make sure that you haven’t mistakenly deleted anything before doing this act. If you change your mind, before emptying the Trash, you can right click on the items in the Trash and choose Put Back in the list). In case you cannot empty the Trash, reboot your Mac.
Download Mac App RemoverTips for the app with default uninstall utility:
You may not notice that, there are a few of Mac applications that come with dedicated uninstallation programs. Though the method mentioned above can solve the most app uninstall problems, you can still go for its installation disk or the application folder or package to check if the app has its own uninstaller first. If so, just run such an app and follow the prompts to uninstall properly. After that, search for related files to make sure if the app and its additional files are fully deleted from your Mac.
Automatically uninstall R for Mac OS X with MacRemover (recommended):
No doubt that uninstalling programs in Mac system has been much simpler than in Windows system. But it still may seem a little tedious and time-consuming for those OS X beginners to manually remove R for Mac OS X and totally clean out all its remnants. Why not try an easier and faster way to thoroughly remove it?
If you intend to save your time and energy in uninstalling R for Mac OS X, or you encounter some specific problems in deleting it to the Trash, or even you are not sure which files or folders belong to R for Mac OS X, you can turn to a professional third-party uninstaller to resolve troubles. Here MacRemover is recommended for you to accomplish R for Mac OS X uninstall within three simple steps. MacRemover is a lite but powerful uninstaller utility that helps you thoroughly remove unwanted, corrupted or incompatible apps from your Mac. Now let’s see how it works to complete R for Mac OS X removal task.
1. Download MacRemover and install it by dragging its icon to the application folder.
2. Launch MacRemover in the dock or Launchpad, select R for Mac OS X appearing on the interface, and click Run Analysis button to proceed.
3. Review R for Mac OS X files or folders, click Complete Uninstall button and then click Yes in the pup-up dialog box to confirm R for Mac OS X removal.
The whole uninstall process may takes even less than one minute to finish, and then all items associated with R for Mac OS X has been successfully removed from your Mac!
Benefits of using MacRemover:
MacRemover has a friendly and simply interface and even the first-time users can easily operate any unwanted program uninstallation. With its unique Smart Analytic System, MacRemover is capable of quickly locating every associated components of R for Mac OS X and safely deleting them within a few clicks. Thoroughly uninstalling R for Mac OS X from your mac with MacRemover becomes incredibly straightforward and speedy, right? You don’t need to check the Library or manually remove its additional files. Actually, all you need to do is a select-and-delete move. As MacRemover comes in handy to all those who want to get rid of any unwanted programs without any hassle, you’re welcome to download it and enjoy the excellent user experience right now!
This article provides you two methods (both manually and automatically) to properly and quickly uninstall R for Mac OS X, and either of them works for most of the apps on your Mac. If you confront any difficulty in uninstalling any unwanted application/software, don’t hesitate to apply this automatic tool and resolve your troubles.
Download Mac App RemoverThis directory contains binaries for a base distribution and packages to run on Mac OS X (release 10.6 and above). Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 (and Mac OS X 10.1) are no longer supported but you can find the last supported release of R for these systems (which is R 1.7.1) here. Releases for old Mac OS X systems (through Mac OS X 10.5) and PowerPC Macs can be found in the old directory.
Note: CRAN does not have Mac OS X systems and cannot check these binaries for viruses.Although we take precautions when assembling binaries, please use the normal precautions with downloaded executables.
As of 2016/03/01 package binaries for R versions older than 2.12.0 are only available from the CRAN archive so users of such versions should adjust the CRAN mirror setting accordingly.
R 3.3.1 'Bug in Your Hair' released on 2016/06/21
Please check the MD5 checksum of the downloaded image to ensure that it has not been tampered with or corrupted during the mirroring process. For example type
md5 R-3.3.1.pkg
in the Terminal application to print the MD5 checksum for the R-3.3.1.pkg image. On Mac OS X 10.7 and later you can also validate the signature using
pkgutil --check-signature R-3.3.1.pkg
Files:
R Drive Image Mac Os X
| R-3.3.1.pkg MD5-hash: 4ca9fc4cf79138447d368b83860049e3 SHA1-hash: 1281f226e7692c162abd49d4c0fdcdfd1b06bd19 (ca. 71MB) | R 3.3.1 binary for Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) and higher, signed package. Contains R 3.3.1 framework, R.app GUI 1.68 in 64-bit for Intel Macs, Tcl/Tk 8.6.0 X11 libraries and Texinfo 5.2. The latter two components are optional and can be ommitted when choosing 'custom install', it is only needed if you want to use the tcltk R package or build package documentation from sources. Note: the use of X11 (including tcltk) requires XQuartz to be installed since it is no longer part of OS X. Always re-install XQuartz when upgrading your OS X to a new major version. |
| R-3.2.1-snowleopard.pkg MD5-hash: 58fe9d01314d9cb75ff80ccfb914fd65 SHA1-hash: be6e91db12bac22a324f0cb51c7efa9063ece0d0 (ca. 68MB) | R 3.2.1 legacy binary for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) - 10.8 (Mountain Lion), signed package. Contains R 3.2.1 framework, R.app GUI 1.66 in 64-bit for Intel Macs. This package contains the R framework, 64-bit GUI (R.app), Tcl/Tk 8.6.0 X11 libraries and Texinfop 5.2. GNU Fortran is NOT included (needed if you want to compile packages from sources that contain FORTRAN code) please see the tools directory. NOTE: the binary support for OS X before Mavericks is being phased out, we do not expect further releases! |
| Mac-GUI-1.68.tar.gz MD5-hash: f0026d182efc3bfb342a8bb99bb6f9ee | Sources for the R.app GUI 1.68 for Mac OS X. This file is only needed if you want to join the development of the GUI, it is not intended for regular users. Read the INSTALL file for further instructions. |
| NEWS (for Mac GUI) | News features and changes in the R.app Mac GUI |
R For Mac Os X
Subdirectories:
| tools | Additional tools necessary for building R for Mac OS X: Universal GNU Fortran compiler for Mac OS X (see R for Mac tools page for details). |
| contrib | Binaries of package builds for Mac OS X 10.6 or higher (Snow Leopard build) |
| mavericks | Binaries of package builds for Mac OS X 10.9 or higher (Mavericks build) |
| leopard | Legacy binaries of universal (32-bit and 64-bit) package builds for Mac OS X 10.5 or higher (Leopard build) |
| old | Previously released R versions for Mac OS X |
You may also want to read the R FAQ and R for Mac OS X FAQ. For discussion of Mac-related topics and reporting Mac-specific bugs, please use the R-SIG-Mac mailing list.
Information, tools and most recent daily builds of the R GUI, R-patched and R-devel can be found at http://R.research.att.com/. Please visit that page especially during beta stages to help us test the Mac OS X binaries before final release!
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Package maintainers should visit CRAN check summary page to see whether their package is compatible with the current build of R for Mac OS X.
Binary libraries for dependencies not present here are available from http://R.research.att.com/libs and corresponding sources at http://R.research.att.com/src.
Last modified: 2016/06/24, by Simon Urbanek