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How do I do this without destroying all my presets, instruments, etc? Basically how do I do a clean install and preserve my library? I'm on a Mac, so should I just click-drag the program icon in Applications to the recycle bin? I know that's the idiot answer, but I've found that for complicated DAW type programs, that rarely is a full uninstall. Uninstalling Live (Mac) Here's how to uninstall the Live application and all associated hidden files from your computer, including Library. Launch Live, open the Preferences and go to the Library tab. Note the paths to Installation Folder for Packs and Location of User Library.
Oct 09, 2008 How do I do this without destroying all my presets, instruments, etc? Basically how do I do a clean install and preserve my library? I'm on a Mac, so should I just click-drag the program icon in Applications to the recycle bin? I know that's the idiot answer, but I've found that for complicated DAW type programs, that rarely is a full uninstall. Option 2: Delete Ableton Suite 8.4 in the Launchpad. Open up Launchpad, and type Ableton Suite 8.4 in the search box on the top. Click and hold Ableton Suite 8.4 icon with your mouse button until it starts to wiggle. Then click the “X” that appears on the left upper corner of Ableton Suite 8.4 to perform the uninstall. Continue reading this article to learn about the proper methods for uninstalling Ableton Suite 8.4. Manually uninstall Ableton Suite 8.4 step by step: Most applications in Mac OS X are bundles that contain all, or at least most, of the files needed to run the application, that is to say, they are self-contained. How do I uninstall the program? To completely remove the software, follow our recommended uninstallation steps for Windows or Mac. If I upgrade from Lite/Intro to Standard/Suite do I need to install again? Yes, all Live editions have separate installers.
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