How to completely delete WhatsApp from a computer?

How to completely delete WhatsApp from a computer - briefly?

To completely delete WhatsApp from a computer, follow these steps:

1. Open the WhatsApp application on your computer.
2. Click on the menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner, select 'Settings', then navigate to 'Account' and choose 'Delete my account'.

How to completely delete WhatsApp from a computer - in detail?

To completely delete WhatsApp from your computer, you need to follow several steps to ensure that all associated data is removed. This process involves uninstalling the application and clearing any remaining files or settings. Here’s a detailed guide:

1. Uninstall WhatsApp Desktop:

   • Open the Start menu on your Windows PC or the Applications folder on your Mac.
   • Locate WhatsApp in the list of installed programs.
   • Right-click on WhatsApp and select "Uninstall" (Windows) or drag it to the Trash (Mac).

2. Remove WhatsApp Folder:

   • Navigate to the following directories where WhatsApp stores its data:
     • Windows: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming
     • Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/WhatsApp
   • Delete the WhatsApp folder from these locations. This will remove any local backups and settings.

3. Clear System Cache:

   • On Windows, open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local.
   • Delete any folders related to WhatsApp or cache files that may have been created by the application.
   • On Mac, clear system caches by opening Terminal and typing:

     sudo rm -rf /private/var/folders/*

4. Remove Browser Extensions:

   • If you had any WhatsApp-related extensions or plugins in your web browser, make sure to remove them.
   • For example, in Google Chrome, go to chrome://extensions, find the WhatsApp extension, and click "Remove".

5. Delete Browser Cookies:

   • Clear your browsing data to ensure that no remnants of WhatsApp sessions remain.
   • In most browsers, you can do this by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Clear Browsing Data.

6. Check for Leftover Files:

   • Use a file search tool (like Everything on Windows or Spotlight on Mac) to look for any remaining WhatsApp files.
   • Delete any files found that are related to WhatsApp.

7. Empty the Recycle Bin/Trash:

   • After deleting all associated files and folders, ensure you empty your Recycle Bin (Windows) or Trash (Mac) to permanently delete them.

By following these steps, you will have successfully removed WhatsApp from your computer, along with any related data and settings. This ensures a clean uninstallation process and prevents any residual files from taking up unnecessary space on your system.