Uninstalling Max for Live

  • Live Versions: All
  • Operating System: All

In order to uninstall Max for Live completely, including hidden preference files, follow these instructions.

Note: It's not possible to uninstall the bundled version of Max for Live.

Windows

  1. Select the Start button, then select Settings  > Apps.
  2. Find Max, and then select Uninstall.
  3. Then delete the preferences folder found here:

C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Cycling '74\Max Preferences Files\

Note: This is a hidden folder.

Mac

  1. Delete the Max.app application from Applications in Finder.
  2. Then delete the Cycling '74 folder found here:

/Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Cycling '74/

Note: This is a hidden folder.

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