How to properly delete WhatsApp from a computer?

How to properly delete WhatsApp from a computer - briefly?

To properly delete WhatsApp from your computer, follow these steps:

1. Open the WhatsApp desktop application.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper-left corner, select "Settings," then navigate to "Account" and choose "Delete my account."

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

To properly delete WhatsApp from a computer, you should follow these detailed steps:

1. Close WhatsApp Desktop: If the application is currently running, close it by clicking on the three dots (vertical ellipsis) in the top-right corner and selecting 'Log Out'.

2. Uninstall WhatsApp Desktop:

   • On Windows: Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box, type appwiz.cpl, and press Enter. Find WhatsApp Desktop in the list of installed programs, select it, and click 'Uninstall'. Follow the prompts to complete the process.
   • On macOS: Open Finder, go to Applications, find WhatsApp Desktop, right-click (or Control-click) on it, and select 'Move to Trash'. Confirm the deletion by entering your password if prompted.

3. Delete associated files:

   • On Windows: Navigate to C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming and delete the WhatsApp folder. Also, go to C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local and delete any remaining WhatsApp-related folders.
   • On macOS: Go to ~/Library/Application Support and delete the WhatsApp folder. Additionally, navigate to ~/Library/Logs and delete any WhatsApp-related logs if present.
4. Clear browser cache (if necessary): If you've accessed WhatsApp Web from your computer's web browser, you may want to clear the cache to remove any associated data. This can usually be done in the browser settings under 'Privacy and Security' or similar sections.
5. Empty Trash/Recycle Bin (macOS/Windows): To ensure that all deleted WhatsApp files are permanently removed, empty your Trash (macOS) or Recycle Bin (Windows). On macOS, right-click on the Trash icon in the dock and select 'Empty Trash'. On Windows, right-click on the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop and select 'Empty Recycle Bin'.

By following these steps, you will have successfully deleted WhatsApp from your computer.