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TrackPad software removal

by lowelln Dec 3, 2010 7:08AM PST

Does anyone know how to remove the Trackpad software?
If I go to System/Library/PreferencePanes and delete Trackpad.prefPane, after deleting it from Bluetooth preference, the system preference do not open.

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Why would one want to do that?
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Dec 3, 2010 9:37PM PST

Getting rid of the Preference pane would only remove the interface between you and the software.

Do you have some sort of problem with your computer that leads you to believe that the trackpad software is corrupt or did you install some third party software to drive a stand alone trackpad.?

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Trackpad software removal
by lowelln Dec 3, 2010 11:51PM PST

Didn't like it, so returned it to Apple. Just want to remove the software that takes up 52M.

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No uninstaller in the software?
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Dec 4, 2010 5:47AM PST

try looking in Application support for it.

I don't have one so I cannot be more specific

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Trackpad software removal
by lowelln Dec 4, 2010 7:23AM PST

Not in Application support, looked

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Just ignore it then,
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Dec 4, 2010 11:02PM PST

if you are desperate for 52MB, you are in trouble anyway

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Trackpad software removal
by lowelln Dec 5, 2010 2:20AM PST

Thanks, but do not like "useless" software on my computer!

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