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Posted October 10, 2009 at 6:24am by iClarified

Independent software developer Reggie Ashworth has announced AppDelete 2.2.3, an update to his very popular application deletion utility for Mac OS X. With a simple Drag & Drop, AppDelete will delete any chosen app with all of its associated items (files and folders) that belong to that application. Mac users will no longer have to hunt through their system to find and delete these items manually.

Just drag the unwanted application (or folder containing it) onto the AppDelete icon. Users can also select from the main menu, or right-click an item in the Finder using the AppDelete Automator workflow. AppDelete also works well in the Dock. AppDelete will then search the system to find the associated items. These items will be moved inside of a folder in the Trash named "AppDelete" with the name of the app dragged onto the icon. The folder can be inspected at any time before emptying the trash.

Version 2.2.3 retains all features and feel of previous releases while adding optimization for Snow Leopard and links for those wishing to upgrade to Version 3. Other miscellaneous fixes and improvements are included as well.

Feature Highlights:
* Redesigned interface and operation optimized for Snow Leopard (also runs on Leopard, Tiger, and Panther)
* File selection prior to deletion of items
* Ability to search for invisible associated items via the "Hidden" button
* Now activates if an app has been placed in the Trash (AppDelete must be running in background)
* Refined and more accurate searching for associated items
* Can select between "Main" and "User" locations in the main menu
* Force Empty Trash for difficult to remove items
* Able to be added to Login Items

AppDelete also has a Undo feature, as well as the ability to "Log only" for reference. It can search for invisible or hidden items and keeps a log of all processing that it does. AppDelete is a must-have utility for software tinkerers or beta testers and the perfect companion to any Mac fanatic's toolbox.

Language Support:
U.S. English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, and Spanish

Pricing and Availability:
AppDelete 2.2.3 is only $5.00 (USD) for a single user license. A full-featured demo is available and a recommended update for all customers running Version 2.

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bob - October 11, 2009 at 3:15am

how come this isn't built into OSX? you'd think Apple would supply such a basic function. Sheesh, when will we finally come out and admit that our Macs aren't all they're cracked up to be?

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Bob - October 11, 2009 at 3:17am

I forgot to mention, paying for something like this is ridiculous. It should be free.

echo - October 12, 2009 at 8:54am

There is an app like this one that is free. Its called App Cleaner... http://www.freemacsoft.net/AppCleaner/ I've used App Cleaner (free) and App Zapper (USD12.95) and they both seem to work well, removing all associated files with the app being deleted.

Phil Townrow - October 10, 2009 at 5:35pm

I have tried a number of these programs in the passed with mixed results so I contacted Reggie prior to buying and he said that he believes in supporting people directly not via FAQ sites or self help forums. If any issues arise he is contactable and responds very quickly. So far I have not been disappointed. The software performs perfectly and I have used it on software that the competition failed to remove completely and AppDelete worked perfectly. "It does what it says on the box" Well done Reggie.

Phil Townrow - October 10, 2009 at 5:17pm

I purchased this recently. I have used several programs like this in the passed with very mixed results. I contacted Reggie prior to purchasing and he assured me that he would believes in personal support not FAQ's of self help forums. So any issues can be addressed quickly and effectively. So far I have not been disappointed. Well done Reggie for the personal touch.