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Uninstalling Tails (Formely Nutshell) from macOS

Follow these steps to completely remove Tails from your Mac system.

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Step 1: Remove the Application

Move to Trash

Drag the Tails (Formely Nutshell) application from your Applications folder to the Trash, or right-click and select “Move to Trash”

Empty Trash

Right-click on the Trash icon in your dock and select “Empty Trash” to permanently delete the application

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Step 2: Remove the Virtual Audio Driver

The virtual audio driver is a critical component that needs to be removed separately. This requires terminal access and administrator privileges.

Open Terminal

Press ⌘ + Space to open Spotlight Search, type “Terminal” and press Enter

Remove Audio Driver

Enter the following command:
You’ll be prompted to enter your administrator password. Type it in and press Enter.

Restart Audio Service

Enter the following command:
You’ll need to enter your administrator password again. Type it in and press Enter.
After completing these steps, Tails will be completely removed from your system. If you plan to reinstall Tails in the future, you can download it again from our official website.
If you’re uninstalling due to technical issues, consider reaching out to our support team first - we might be able to help resolve the problem without requiring a complete uninstall.