How do I convert an application file so share it on another computer? ?

Question

I dried dragging and dropping an application folder onto my other computer and it didn't work. I don't have the original CD's either. Is there a way I can convert the folder to a DMG or something?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Put it in a new folder and zip it.  Then you can move it, email it,

Answer 2

If you're trying to copy an application to another machine, just copying the files will probably not work, no matter what mechanism you use.

First, it's very difficult to find all the visible pieces of complex software applications.  They're sometimes in directories other than the application's main one (the C:\Windows directory, for instance).

Second, application installations often store critical bits of information in a huge system file called the Registry.  It's usually not possible to pull out all the pieces you need, and it's impossible to copy the Registry from one machine to another without wrecking the second machine.

Sorry.

Answer 3

Hi! I'm not sure I understand you're question. Are you trying to load a program from one computer to another? If so, you need the original program to load it to your computer.

~Little M