{"id":144632,"date":"2020-12-30T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T09:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-hide-or-remove-system-preference-panes-on-mac\/"},"modified":"2020-12-30T12:00:17","modified_gmt":"2020-12-30T09:00:17","slug":"how-to-hide-or-remove-system-preference-panes-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-hide-or-remove-system-preference-panes-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Hide or Remove System Preference Panes on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2994fb1a713\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2994fb1a713\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-hide-or-remove-system-preference-panes-on-mac\/#How_to_Hide_Built-In_System_Preference_Panes\" >How to Hide Built-In System Preference Panes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-hide-or-remove-system-preference-panes-on-mac\/#How_to_Remove_a_Third-Party_Preference_Pane_in_System_Preferences\" >How to Remove a Third-Party Preference Pane in System Preferences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-hide-or-remove-system-preference-panes-on-mac\/#How_to_Remove_a_Third-Party_Preference_Pane_in_Finder\" >How to Remove a Third-Party Preference Pane in Finder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Hide or Remove System Preference Panes on Mac&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-683365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/xamac_system_prefernces_icon.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.sPXoeelC-B.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Mac System Preferences Icon Hero\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you use a Mac, you\u2019ve probably configured your machine with System Preferences, which includes individual configuration sections called \u201cpreference panes.\u201d But few people know that you can easily hide or even remove those panes. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Hide_Built-In_System_Preference_Panes\"><\/span>How to Hide Built-In System Preference Panes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can\u2019t permanently remove macOS\u2019s built-in System Preference panes\u2014and that\u2019s probably a good thing\u2014but you can hide them, which may come in handy if you\u2019d like to simplify settings for computer novice such as a child or older relative.<\/p>\n<p>First, open \u201cSystem Preferences.\u201d In the menu bar at the top of the screen, select View &gt; Customize.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-689383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xmac_view_customize.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.smAPdzLIn0.jpg\" alt=\"In Mac System Preferences, click &quot;View&quot; and then &quot;Customize&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"196\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, you will notice that the System Preferences window will change to include small check boxes beside each icon. Uncheck the icons you\u2019d like to hide, then click the \u201cDone\u201d button near the top of the window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-689381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xmac_uncheck_done.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.KdSwxsV-p1.jpg\" alt=\"In System Preferences for Mac, uncheck an icon and click done to hide it.\" width=\"650\" height=\"383\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you return to the regular icon display, you will notice that the icons you unchecked are now hidden. Very handy!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-689382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xmac_hidden_preference_pane.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.fzR-TocUY9.jpg\" alt=\"A preference panel has been hidden in System Preferences for Mac.\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To get a hidden icon or icons back, just visit View &gt; Customize again and add a check mark for each icon you would like to unhide. They will re<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear as soon as you click \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_a_Third-Party_Preference_Pane_in_System_Preferences\"><\/span>How to Remove a Third-Party Preference Pane in System Preferences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve installed an app that adds a custom preference pane, it will show up near the bottom of the main System Preferences window by default.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-689389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xmac_thid-party_prefs_area.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.iQ8sdzx8We.jpg\" alt=\"The third-party preference pane area of Mac System Preferences.\" width=\"650\" height=\"477\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s possible to remove a third-party preference pane easily, but if you remove it, the third-party pane will be deleted from your system permanently. You won\u2019t be able to get it back without reinstalling the program that originally put it there.<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s okay and you\u2019d like to proceed, hold down the \u201cControl\u201d key and click the icon you\u2019d like to remove. You will see a small pop-up button that says \u201cRemove [name] Preference Pane.\u201d Click it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-689388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xmac_remove_pref_pane_click.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.s7Nz4PCDbW.jpg\" alt=\"Removing a third-party preference pane in Mac System Preferences.\" width=\"650\" height=\"229\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, you will be prompted for your password. Enter it and click \u201cOK.\u201d The third-party preference pane you just removed will instantly disappear.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_a_Third-Party_Preference_Pane_in_Finder\"><\/span>How to Remove a Third-Party Preference Pane in Finder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s also possible to manually remove a third-party preference pane by locating its actual file in Finder. First, with \u201cFinder\u201d in focus, select Go &gt; Go to Folder in the menu bar at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-689394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xmac_go_to_folder.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.TVKpY_HKTu.jpg\" alt=\"Click &quot;Go To Folder&quot; in Mac Finder.\" width=\"650\" height=\"439\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the window that pops up, type in <code>\/Library\/PreferencePanes<\/code> , then click \u201cGo.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-689393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xmac_library_preferencepanes.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.7W6R8CuDug.jpg\" alt=\"In Mac Go to Folder, type in the Library PreferencePanes path and click Go.\" width=\"650\" height=\"238\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Finder window will pop up, and it should include files that correspond with the third-party preference panes you see in System Preferences.<\/p>\n<p>(If you don\u2019t find any there, you can also check <code>~\/Library\/PreferencePanes<\/code> and <code>\/System\/Library\/PreferencePanes<\/code> .)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-689392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xmac_third_party_pref_pane_files.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.CZRnUxmTal.jpg\" alt=\"Third-Party Mac preference panes seen in Finder.\" width=\"650\" height=\"398\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Locate the file for the preference pane you\u2019d like to remove, and drag its file into the \u201cTrash\u201d icon on your Dock. But be warned: Once you empty your trash, the preference pane will be deleted permanently. The only way to get it back will be to reinstall its associated application.<\/p>\n<p>(If you don\u2019t want to permanently delete the pane file, you could instead drag it out of the folder and store it in a temporary location. To undo the process, just drag the pane file back into the <code>\/Library\/PreferencePanes<\/code> folder later and restart your machine.)<\/p>\n<p>After that, restart your Mac to make sure your changes take place, and the third-party preference pane or panes you removed should be missing the next time you start System Preferences. 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