Are you tired of having unnecessary files taking up space on your Mac? Do you want to completely remove Parallels from your system? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of uninstalling Parallels Desktop and removing all associated files and folders.

Uninstalling Parallels Desktop

The first step is to shut down any running virtual machines and exit Parallels. This will ensure that you don't encounter any issues during the uninstallation process. Once you have done this, open your Applications folder and drag the Parallels Desktop icon into the Trash.

Removing Preference Files

After uninstalling Parallels Desktop, you need to remove the preference files manually. The preference file is located at `/Library/Preferences/se`. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the Finder and navigate to the `/Library/Preferences` folder.

2. Look for the `se` file and drag it into the Trash.

Removing Associated Files

Some applications can leave associated files in other places on your Mac. In the case of Parallels Desktop, this includes files in the Library and Preferences folders. To remove these files, follow these steps:

1. Open the Finder and navigate to the `~/Library` folder.

2. Look for any files or folders related to Parallels Desktop and drag them into the Trash.

Removing System Preference Pane

Parallels Desktop installs a System Preference panel that allows you to start and stop the application from running, as well as set it to start automatically on login. To remove this panel, follow these steps:

1. Open System Preferences.

2. Control-click the AppTrap item in the list of preference panes.

3. Choose 'Remove 'AppTrap' Preference Pane' from the context menu.

Uninstalling AppTrap

If you are using AppTrap to uninstall Parallels Desktop, you will need to remove it separately. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open System Preferences.

2. Control-click the AppTrap item in the list of preference panes.

3. Choose 'Remove 'AppTrap' Preference Pane' from the context menu.

In conclusion, uninstalling Parallels Desktop and removing associated files and folders is a relatively straightforward process. By following these steps, you can ensure that you completely remove Parallels Desktop from your Mac and free up valuable space on your hard drive.

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