Firefox is one of the most popular Internet browsers and can be used on Windows and Mac computers, but also on some tablets. This browser is famous for both its high availability of add-ons and its reduced exposure to malware and virus infections compared to Internet Explorer. If you have difficulty using it or if you simply do not use it, you can proceed with the complete uninstallation of the program.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Uninstall Firefox from Windows 7
Step 1. Log in to the Control Panel
Inside the Start menu, locate the right section relating to the most recently used applications, you will see a list of options. Among the options present, you will find the access links to the Documents and Pictures folders. At the bottom, the "Control Panel" link will be available. Select it.
Step 2. Access the Uninstall a Program feature
Within the Control Panel window, several categories are included, such as "System and Security" and "Network and Internet". Find the "Programs" category. Under this category, you will find the link "Uninstall a program", select it.
Step 3. Choose the Mozilla Firefox item
A list will appear containing all applications and programs installed on your computer. Scroll through the list that appears until you find the Firefox entry. Select the program in question and press the "Uninstall" button, you can find it on the bar at the top of the list of installed applications.
Step 4. Uninstall Firefox
The uninstall wizard should start asking if you intend to remove the selected program. Press the "Next" button (instead of the "Cancel" button), then press the "Uninstall" button.
Step 5. After the automatic uninstall is complete, press the "Finish" button to close the uninstaller window
Step 6. Proceed to remove files and folders associated with Firefox
Some files and folders may not be removed by the automatic uninstall procedure, so you will need to manually delete them. But first, you may need to determine if your system is running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7. To do this, use the steps in the following guide.
- If your system has 32-bit architecture, delete the following folder: C: / Program Files / Mozilla Firefox.
- If your system has 64-bit architecture, delete the following folder: C: / Program Files (x86) Mozilla Firefox.
Method 2 of 4: Uninstall Firefox from Windows 8
Step 1. Log in to the Control Panel
In the case of Windows 8, move the mouse cursor to the right side of the screen to display the Windows 8 Charms bar. Select the "Search" icon, then type in the keywords "control panel". Select the Control Panel icon from the results list.
Step 2. Select the "Programs and Features" icon
This feature is easier to access using the Control Panel icon view.
Step 3. Choose the Mozilla Firefox item
A list will appear containing all applications and programs installed on your computer. Scroll through the list that appears until you find the Firefox entry. Select the program in question and press the "Uninstall" button.
Step 4. Uninstall Firefox
The uninstall wizard should start asking if you intend to remove the selected program. Press the "Next" button (instead of the "Cancel" button), then press the "Uninstall" button.
Step 5. After the automatic uninstall is complete, press the "Finish" button to close the uninstaller window
Step 6. Proceed to remove files and folders associated with Firefox
Some files and folders may not be removed by the automatic uninstall procedure and you will therefore need to manually delete them. In particular, delete the following folder: C: / Program Files (x86) Mozilla Firefox.
Method 3 of 4: Uninstall Firefox from a Mac
Step 1. Log in to Finder
Finder gives you easy access to all applications, files and folders on your Mac. This is the easiest place to start if you've decided to completely delete all files associated with Firefox (it's a great idea especially if you of a future reinstallation of the program).
Step 2. Uninstall the Firefox application
Search for the "Firefox.app" file or simply search for the keyword Firefox using the search field, then select the "Applications" section in the menu on the left of the Finder window. Select the appeared file and drag it to the Trash (located at the bottom of the desktop).
Step 3. Delete the files associated with the internet browser
Firefox creates a large amount of files arranged in different folders on your Mac. Search for the following items:
- Delete the contents of the / Users / User / Library / Application Support / Firefox / and / Users / User / Library / Caches / Firefox folders.
- Delete the preferences file called "org.mozilla.firefox.plist", you can find it in the "User", "admin" or "bill" folders of your library.
Method 4 of 4: Uninstall Firefox on Tablet
Step 1. Go to the Home of your Android tablet
Mozilla, the company that owns Firefox, has released only the Android version of its browser, and only for devices of a certain size (other versions have been tried, but both Apple and Amazon have encountered difficulties).
Step 2. Select the Settings icon
But first, go to the Android Main Menu.
Step 3. Select the "Applications" or "Application Manager" item
The name of the menu option may vary depending on the device used. You will be redirected to the list of all major applications installed on your device.
Step 4. Select Firefox
Scroll the list to locate the application in question. The list is usually sorted alphabetically.
Step 5. Press the "Uninstall" button
This will uninstall the selected application. You should be notified that Firefox has been uninstalled only a few seconds after pressing the confirm button.
