How to Remove an Item from System Preferences on a Mac
Open the System Preferences menu., Right-click on the unwanted item., Select the option for removing the item from System Preferences.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the System Preferences menu.
To do this, click on the "System Preferences" icon in the dock.
If you have removed this icon from the dock, you can also access the menu by clicking on the "Apple" icon in the task bar, and selecting "System Preferences" from the drop-down menu. -
Step 2: Right-click on the unwanted item.
Hold your mouse over the item you want to remove, and either right-click or control-click on it. , In the context menu that appears, click on the option that reads "Remove Preference Pane" (this will likely be the only option available).
This will permanently remove the item from the System Preferences menu. -
Step 3: Select the option for removing the item from System Preferences.
Detailed Guide
To do this, click on the "System Preferences" icon in the dock.
If you have removed this icon from the dock, you can also access the menu by clicking on the "Apple" icon in the task bar, and selecting "System Preferences" from the drop-down menu.
Hold your mouse over the item you want to remove, and either right-click or control-click on it. , In the context menu that appears, click on the option that reads "Remove Preference Pane" (this will likely be the only option available).
This will permanently remove the item from the System Preferences menu.
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