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How to manually uninstall Krisp from Mac devices

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This article will explain how you can manually uninstall Krisp from your Mac device. Manual removal can be needed if you still see the Kirps microphone and speaker devices on your machine after uninstalling the app. 

To manually remove Krisp from your Mac device, follow these instructions:

  1. Quit Krisp
  2. Remove the following files and folders from your Mac device:

    File/folder name

    		 File/folder path
    Krisp application folder

    		 "/Applications/krisp.app/"
    Krisp uninstaller folder

    		 "/Applications/Utilities/krisp/"
    Krisp audio driver folder

    		 "/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/HAL/KrispAudio.driver/"
    Krisp local storage folder

    		 "~/Library/Application Support/ai.krisp.krispMac/"
    Krisp local cache folder

    		 "~/Library/Caches/ai.krisp.krispMac/"
    Krisp local config file

    		 "~/Library/Preferences/ai.krisp.krispMac.analytic.plist"
    Krisp analytic events cache file "~/Library/Preferences/ai.krisp.krispMac.sharedSecrets.plist"


  3. Restart the core audio of your Mac to remove Krisp audio devices from the system. For that:
    • open Terminal
    • write "sudo launchctl stop com.apple.audio.coreaudiod"

After uninstalling Krisp, please leave your feedback about why you decided to stop using Krisp. That way we will be able to make Krisp better for all the customers.

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