How Do I Completely Uninstall and Reinstall MAMP PRO?
If you need to fully uninstall and reinstall MAMP PRO, follow these steps:
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Record Your Settings:
Write down your Apache, MySQL, and DynDNS port numbers from the General tab in MAMP PRO. Some Content Management Systems (CMS) are port-dependent, so you'll need these later. -
Back Up Host Files:
If you have any host files in the/Applications/MAMP
folder, back them up. Ideally, host files should be stored in a location like/Users/MyUserName/Sites
, rather than in the MAMP directory. -
Back Up Databases:
Your databases are located in/Library/Application Support/appsolute/MAMP PRO/db
. These files will be deleted during the uninstallation process, so ensure you back them up to a safe location. -
Uninstall MAMP PRO:
With MAMP PRO open, go to MAMP PRO > Uninstall from the menu. This will remove both MAMP and MAMP PRO from your system. -
Remove MAMP Folder:
After uninstalling, delete the/Applications/MAMP
folder by dragging it to the trash. -
Reinstall MAMP PRO:
Download the latest version of MAMP PRO from the official website and install it. -
Restore Your Settings:
After reinstalling, set your port numbers back to the values you saved earlier. -
Restore Databases and Host Files:
Copy your databases and host files back to their original locations. You will need to manually recreate your hosts in MAMP PRO.
By following these steps, you can perform a complete uninstall and reinstall of MAMP PRO while preserving your important data and settings.