How to Uninstall Adobe Master Collection CS6 on Macs 'CS2 Users Only'

Adobe's decision in 2013 to retire support for Creative Suite (CS) 2 marked a significant turning point for many graphic designers who continued using the older software suite. For those still stuck with CS6, here are some steps you can follow if you're looking to completely remove Adobe Master Collection CS6 from your Mac:

Important

1. Before proceeding, please note that these instructions only apply to users of CS2 and earlier versions.

2. If you purchased CS3 or later directly from the official Adobe store using a valid serial number provided by them during purchase, then follow this alternate uninstallation guide instead.

### Why Can't I Simply Uninstall Like Other Apps?

Unlike other applications installed via the App Store or Mac's built-in software management system (e.g., Microsoft Office), CS6 was likely obtained through third-party sources due to Adobe's decision not to provide official support for it anymore. This means that simply dragging and dropping these apps from your Applications folder will not fully remove them completely, as they often leave behind various supporting files scattered across your hard drive.

### Step-by-Step Uninstallation Process:

#### 1. Quit All CS6 Apps

First things first - quit all Adobe Creative Suite 6 applications running on your Mac to avoid any potential data loss or corruption during the uninstallation process. To do this:

a) Click on Apple menu (top left corner)

b) Select 'Quit' for each open application

c) Alternatively, you can also use Command + Option + Esc keys and then select all CS6 apps from the Force Quit window before clicking 'Force Quit'

#### 2. Remove Adobe Creative Suite 5.7 Pro MUI

Next up is removing Adobe's own suite management software - Adobe Creative Suite 5.7 Pro MUI (Multi-Lingual User Interface). To do this:

a) Go to Applications > Utilities

b) Double-click on 'Adobe CS6 Cleaner Tool' and follow the prompts to launch it.

c) Once launched, click 'Next'

d) Select both options: 'Remove all Adobe CS5.7 applications' AND 'Remove all Adobe CS4- CS6 preferences'

e) Click 'Continue'

#### 3. Remove Remaining Support Files

Even after completing step two above, there may still be some leftover support files and folders left behind on your Mac that need manual removal to completely free up space:

a) Open Finder (Applications > Utilities if not already open)

b) Go to 'Go' menu at the top bar

c. Select 'Library'

d. Double-click on both 'Application Support' & 'Preferences'

- Within these folders, look for any directories or files containing 'CS6', 'Adobe CS6', etc., and safely delete them

#### 4. Reboot Your Mac (Optional but Recommended)

Finally, although not strictly necessary, restarting your computer after completing all the above steps can help ensure that all changes take effect:

a) Click on Apple menu at top left corner

b) Select 'Restart'

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That's it! With these simple yet thorough instructions in hand, you should now be able to completely uninstall Adobe Master Collection CS6 from your Mac. Remember always to exercise caution when downloading and installing software from third-party sources due to potential malware risks involved.

If after following the above steps you still encounter any issues or notice that certain files remain on your system despite multiple attempts at removal, consider reaching out to a qualified IT professional for further assistance. Happy designing!

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