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{{Caution|This page only applies to MapTool versions 1.4.0.5 and prior.}} | |||
{{stub|Confirmed accuracy on Mac information, and Unix/Linux information.}} | |||
MapTool does not have a specific uninstall program, but leaves a relatively small footprint on your computer. Here is what you need to do to remove it completely | MapTool does not have a specific uninstall program, but leaves a relatively small footprint on your computer. Here is what you need to do to remove it completely | ||
If you are uninstalling because you did not like the program, be sure to visit [http://forums.rptools.net/ the forums] (specifically, the MapTool forum) and give us some feedback so we can improve it for the next person! | |||
If you | |||
== Executed from Zip == | == Executed from Zip == | ||
If you executed MapTool, check your home directory (see below) and delete the *.maptool folder* That will remove all of the preloaded images and any cached campaign information. | If you executed MapTool, check your home directory (see below) and delete the *.maptool folder* That will remove all of the preloaded images and any cached campaign information. | ||
* | '''Home Directory Locations''' | ||
* | * Windows Vista or Windows 7: {{code|C:\Users\<username>\.maptool\}} | ||
* | * Windows XP: {{code|C:\Documents & Settings\<username>\.maptool\}} | ||
* Macintosh OS X: {{code|~/.maptool/}} or {{code|/home/<username>/.maptool/}} | |||
* Linux and other Unix: {{code|~/.maptool/}} or {{code|/home/<username>/.maptool/}} | |||
Finally, delete the .zip and the directory you unzipped MapTool into. | |||
== Removing all Preferences Settings == | |||
To delete the preferences associated with MapTool and Java you can look at the following ***WARNING*** Edit the registry ONLY if you know EXACTLY what you are doing: | To delete the preferences associated with MapTool and Java you can look at the following ***WARNING*** Edit the registry ONLY if you know EXACTLY what you are doing: | ||
* Windows: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\JavaSoft\Prefs\/Map/Tool\ | * Windows (all): {{code|HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\JavaSoft\Prefs\/Map/Tool\}} | ||
* OS X: | * Macintosh OS X: all files in {{code|Library/Preferences}} that begin with {{code|maptool.}} | ||
* Linux and other Unix: ''unknown'' | |||
Latest revision as of 23:59, 10 May 2023
Caution:
This page only applies to MapTool versions 1.4.0.5 and prior.
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This article needs: Confirmed accuracy on Mac information, and Unix/Linux information.
MapTool does not have a specific uninstall program, but leaves a relatively small footprint on your computer. Here is what you need to do to remove it completely
If you are uninstalling because you did not like the program, be sure to visit the forums (specifically, the MapTool forum) and give us some feedback so we can improve it for the next person!
Executed from Zip
If you executed MapTool, check your home directory (see below) and delete the *.maptool folder* That will remove all of the preloaded images and any cached campaign information.
Home Directory Locations
- Windows Vista or Windows 7:
C:\Users\<username>\.maptool\ - Windows XP:
C:\Documents & Settings\<username>\.maptool\ - Macintosh OS X:
~/.maptool/or/home/<username>/.maptool/ - Linux and other Unix:
~/.maptool/or/home/<username>/.maptool/
Finally, delete the .zip and the directory you unzipped MapTool into.
Removing all Preferences Settings
To delete the preferences associated with MapTool and Java you can look at the following ***WARNING*** Edit the registry ONLY if you know EXACTLY what you are doing:
- Windows (all):
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\JavaSoft\Prefs\/Map/Tool\ - Macintosh OS X: all files in
Library/Preferencesthat begin withmaptool. - Linux and other Unix: unknown