How to Remove Microsoft Silverlight on Mac OS X

Are you tired of dealing with the pesky Microsoft Silverlight software on your Mac? If so, you're not alone. According to Google search trends, many users are looking for a solution to remove this software from their Macs. Unfortunately, the process is often frustrating and complicated.

One possible solution is to manually remove 'stale registry keys' as mentioned on Microsoft's help page. However, this method is only provided for Windows XP and Vista, leaving Mac users wondering how to apply it to their operating system.

After trying various methods, I've found a few solutions that might work for you. First, try deleting the Microsoft folder in Library/Application Support. Restart your computer and then attempt to reinstall Silverlight. If this doesn't work, repeat the process and try reinstalling from Firefox instead of Safari.

Another approach is to delete any files or folders with 'Silverlight' in their name from /Library/Internet Plug-Ins and /Library/Receipts directories. Restart your Mac and then try installing Silverlight again.

If these methods don't work, you can also use EasyFind to search for invisible files, folders, and package contents related to Silverlight. This might help you locate any remaining remnants of the software.

One final tip: when trying to install Silverlight, make sure you select the correct disk. If you're prompted with a message saying 'Microsoft Silverlight Browser Plug-In can't be installed on this disk,' try selecting your hard drive instead.

Despite these efforts, I still encountered issues when trying to watch Netflix using Chrome. The browser informed me that I needed to install the Microsoft Silverlight plug-in. In this case, you may need to download the Silverlight.dmg file from the official download page and then run the Silverlight.pkg installer.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully remove Microsoft Silverlight from your Mac OS X system.

How to remove microsoft silverlight on mac osx