How to completely delete WhatsApp from a computer but leave it on the phone - briefly?
To completely delete WhatsApp from your computer while keeping it on your phone, you can simply uninstall the desktop application. This will remove all data and settings associated with WhatsApp on your computer without affecting the app or its data on your mobile device.
How to completely delete WhatsApp from a computer but leave it on the phone - in detail?
To completely delete WhatsApp from a computer while leaving it intact on your phone, you need to follow these detailed steps:
- Unlink WhatsApp Web/Desktop: The first step is to unlink your WhatsApp account from the WhatsApp Web or Desktop application on your computer. Open WhatsApp on your phone and go to "Settings" > "Linked Devices." Here, you will see a list of all devices linked to your WhatsApp account. Find the device you want to remove (your computer) and tap on it. Then, select "Log Out" or "Unlink this Device."
- Delete WhatsApp Web/Desktop Application: After successfully unlinking your device, you need to delete the WhatsApp application from your computer. For Windows: Right-click on the Start button and select "Apps & Features." Find WhatsApp in the list, click on it, and then select "Uninstall." For Mac: Locate the WhatsApp application in the Applications folder, click and drag it to the Trash bin, and then empty the Trash.
- Clear Browser Data (if applicable): If you used WhatsApp Web via a browser on your computer, clear your browsing data to ensure that no cache or cookies related to WhatsApp remain. Go to your browser's settings, find the "Privacy and Security" section, and look for options to clear browsing data. Make sure to select "Cookies and other site data."
- Verify Deletion: To confirm that WhatsApp has been completely removed from your computer, try reopening the application or accessing WhatsApp Web in your browser. You should see a message prompting you to scan a QR code with your phone to log in again. This indicates that the deletion process was successful and that your WhatsApp account is no longer linked to your computer.
By following these steps, you will have successfully deleted WhatsApp from your computer while keeping it active on your phone.