How to Get Rid of Receiver Helper on Mac
If you’re a Mac user and have ever encountered the Receiver Helper application, you might be wondering how to get rid of it. Receiver Helper is a component of the Citrix Receiver, which is used to access remote applications and desktops. However, some users find it intrusive or unnecessary, and want to remove it from their system. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to uninstall Receiver Helper on your Mac.
Step 1: Identify Receiver Helper
Before you proceed with the uninstallation, it’s essential to ensure that you are indeed removing the Receiver Helper application. To do this, open the Finder and navigate to the Applications folder. Look for an application named “Citrix Receiver” or “Citrix Workspace.” If you find it, Receiver Helper is part of this application.
Step 2: Uninstall Citrix Receiver
To remove Receiver Helper, you first need to uninstall Citrix Receiver. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the Finder and go to the Applications folder.
2. Find the “Citrix Receiver” or “Citrix Workspace” application.
3. Right-click on the application and select “Move to Trash.”
4. Empty the Trash by selecting “Empty Trash” from the Finder menu.
Step 3: Remove Receiver Helper from the Login Items
Even after uninstalling Citrix Receiver, Receiver Helper might still run in the background. To ensure it doesn’t launch automatically, follow these steps:
1. Open System Preferences by clicking on the Apple menu and selecting “System Preferences.”
2. Click on “Users & Groups” or “Accounts,” depending on your macOS version.
3. Click the lock icon to make changes and enter your administrator password.
4. Select your user account and click on the “Login Items” tab.
5. Look for “Receiver Helper” in the list of applications. If it’s there, click on it and then click the “-” button to remove it.
6. Close the System Preferences window.
Step 4: Clean Up Remaining Files
To ensure that all traces of Receiver Helper are removed from your Mac, you can use a third-party cleaning tool or manually delete the remaining files. Here’s how to do it manually:
1. Open the Finder and go to the following directory: ~/Library/Preferences/
2. Look for files related to Citrix Receiver or Receiver Helper and delete them.
3. Repeat the process for the following directories: ~/Library/Caches/ and ~/Library/Logs/.
Step 5: Restart Your Mac
After completing the above steps, restart your Mac to ensure that all changes take effect and Receiver Helper is completely removed.
By following these steps, you should now have successfully removed Receiver Helper from your Mac. If you still encounter issues, consider seeking assistance from Citrix support or consulting a professional.
