18  Uninstalling the T.O.V.A. on a Mac

There may be times when you’ll want to uninstall the T.O.V.A. . We’ve done our best to make that process simple and straight-forward.

WARNING! We always recommend that you backup your database before installing or uninstalling the T.O.V.A. . You can never be too careful!

You can remove the T.O.V.A. application and manuals by dragging the folder /Applications/TOVA to the Trash. You may need to type your password or administrator password to delete this folder. This will leave behind:

• Your T.O.V.A. database, in either /Users/Shared/TOVA for the shared location, or Library/Application Support/TOVA in your home folder for the separate location.
• The T.O.V.A. application log at /Users/Shared/TOVA/system_jui.log.
• The T.O.V.A. user preferences in your home folder’s Library/Preferences/com.tovatest.data.plist.
• The T.O.V.A. system preferences at /Users/Shared/TOVA/system.properties.
• The T.O.V.A. admin preferences in /Library/Preferences/com.tovatest.data.plist.

We have also included a command script on the T.O.V.A. flash drive to remove all traces of the T.O.V.A. from your computer. You will find it in TOVATEST/utilities/mac_uninstall.command. Double-click on this script in the Finder to run it. Type “uninstall” to confirm, and your password to authenticate when indicated. If you want even the T.O.V.A. database removed, type “delete” when asked, but please note that this will remove all your T.O.V.A. test data.