How to Uninstall Wacom Drivers on Mac (Quick Guide)

Do you own an old Wacom tablet that’s still running on its old driver? Perhaps, you want to upgrade it to new Wacom drivers. You might have the most recent OS, but your Mac suddenly won’t start and you think the old Wacom drivers are to blame.

Before you make an OS update, it’s best if you uninstall the Wacom drivers first. Below, we’ll talk about several ways that you can uninstall Wacom drivers on Mac, particularly those old Wacom drivers you like to get rid of.

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Contents: Part 1. Why Can't Uninstall Wacom Drivers Mac?Part 2. How Do I Completely Uninstall Wacom Drivers on Mac?Part 3. How to Uninstall and Re-install Wacom Driver Mac?Part 4. Conclusion

Part 1. Why Can't Uninstall Wacom Drivers Mac?

Uninstalling Wacom drivers on a Mac can be tricky because the driver installs files in multiple system directories. Here are some common reasons why it can be challenging:

1. System File Distribution: The Wacom driver places files in various system and library folders, including /Library/, /System/Library/, and ~/Library/. Without using the Wacom Utility, locating and removing each of these files can be complex.

2. System Permissions: macOS requires permissions to modify or delete system files, especially on newer macOS versions like Catalina and later. Some Wacom files might require administrator access to remove. If permissions aren’t granted, certain files won’t be deleted.

3. Incomplete Uninstall Tool: Sometimes, the Wacom Utility itself might not fully uninstall all files, or it may fail due to software issues, leaving residual files that could interfere with new driver installations.

4. Driver Dependencies: Parts of the Wacom software can have dependencies on other processes, making them persist even after attempting to uninstall. Sometimes, macOS will keep related files active if it thinks other apps rely on them.

5. System Integrity Protection (SIP): On Macs, with SIP enabled, the operating system restricts modifications to certain directories where drivers may store files. If SIP blocks removal, disabling it temporarily can help (though it’s an advanced step and generally not recommended unless you’re comfortable with macOS troubleshooting).

There are many ways that you can uninstall Wacom drivers on Mac. Let me walk you through the easy ones.

Part 2. How Do I Completely Uninstall Wacom Drivers on Mac?

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One important tool in PowerMyMac is the App Uninstaller function, which allows you to easily and completely remove applications on Mac. Follow these steps to uninstall Wacom Drivers on Mac:

1. Open the PowerMyMac app on your Mac.
2. Select the App Uninstaller and click SCAN to find all the applications on Mac.
3. When finished, you’ll find all your apps in the left column. Select the Wacom app in the list of applications.
4. When you click the Wacom app, all associated files and folders will appear in the right column.
5. Select all the Wacom files. Then, click the CLEAN button and wait for the cleaning time to finish.

That’s it! You’re done removing the Wacom app. After this, you can install new drivers or update your Mac OS.

Part 3. How to Uninstall and Re-install Wacom Driver Mac?

If you want to do this manually, there are other ways to uninstall Wacom drivers on Mac. Try the following:

Uninstall Wacom Drivers on Mac Using Wacom Utility:

1. Close all Wacom background processes to begin the uninstallation.
2. Open the Application
3. Search for Bamboo/Pen Tablet/Tablet/Wacom/Wacom Tablet. Each contains a Wacom Utility.
4. Double-click the Wacom Utility to run it.
5. Remove the Wacom Utility. In the Tablet Software section, select Remove. This way, the Wacom Utility will delete itself. You may need to enter your system password.
6. Wait for the confirmation that the removal is finished.

Uninstall Wacom Drivers on Mac Using the Terminal:

This is an important step in the uninstallation process. You have to find and delete all files related to the Wacom drivers. You can use the terminal for this.

1. Search/Applications/Terminal.app.
2. Delete all preferences left over by the Wacom Utility process by entering the following: rm ~/Library/Preferences/com.wacom.*
3. The following files may still exist in your ~/Library/Preferences/directory: com.wacom.pentablet.p.TMP, com.wacom.pentablet.prefs, com.wacom.tabletpreferences, com.wacom.wacomtablet.prefs
4. Remove all Wacom-related files by clicking the Trash button.
5. Reboot your Mac to complete the process.
6. Disconnect your pen tablet at this time.

If you fail to remove associated files like these, the solution may not work for you.

Install Wacom Driver on Mac

If you want to install new Wacom drivers, you can get them from the Driver section of Wacom’s Support page. If you want to update your Mac OS, here’s how you can do that:

1. Go to the App store.
2. Check the Updates tab for the latest Mac OS. The latest is macOS (Check for compatibility)
3. Launch PowerMyMac to clean up space on your Mac and prepare it for a software update.
4. Press the Update
5. Let Mac OS download and install.
6. Wait for Mac to restart.
7. You now have macOS

After the update, connect your Wacom tablet and reinstall the latest Wacom drivers. Keep in mind that your table preferences have been reset to default settings after reinstalling the drivers.

Part 4. Conclusion

It can be a hassle sometimes whenever you need your Wacom tablet up and running, but the drivers don’t seem to cooperate. Then it should be a time to uninstall Wacom Drivers on Mac.

The trouble with removing applications on your own is that you might not remove all the unwanted files. To avoid this, it’s good to have PowerMyMac that does a complete removal for you and does other things like manage your system junk and optimize your Mac’s performance. We hope this helped you solve your Wacom-driver troubles on Mac.