Uninstall Remote Desktop administrator software

Uninstall Remote Desktop administrator software

To remove the administrator software completely, remove the app, the encrypted list of computer user names and passwords, and the client information database.

You need administrator permissions on the administrator computer to complete this task.

  1. Drag the Remote Desktop app to the Trash.

  2. In the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder. Then enter the following path:

    /private/var/db/

  3. Locate the RemoteManagement folder and drag it to the Trash.

  4. In the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder. Then enter the following path:

    /Library/Containers/

  5. Locate the com.apple.RemoteDesktop folder, and drag it to the Trash.

  6. In the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder. Then enter the following path:

    /Library/Application Support/Apple/Remote Desktop/

  7. Locate the Client, Shared Settings, and Task Server folders and drag them to the Trash.

  8. In the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder. Then enter the following path:

    /Library/Preferences/

  9. Locate the com.apple.RemoteDesktop.plist file and drag it to the Trash.

  10. Close any instances of the Remote Desktop widget, if installed.

  11. In the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder. Then enter the following path:

    /Library/Widgets/

  12. Locate the Remote Desktop.wdgt file (if installed) and drag it to the Trash.

  13. Empty the Trash.

For more information, see How to uninstall or disable Apple Remote Desktop.