How to back up applications

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  1. Rowf, May 19, 2011

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    I make back ups using time machine but how do I back up single applications to an external location.

    For instance: I have WriteRoom installed which I purchased from the App store. Can I just copy WriteRoom from my applications folder and then, if it was uninstalled, copy it back to the applications folder to reinstall it?
     
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  2. simsaladimbamba, May 19, 2011
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    Yes, that is what I did with purchased applications from the Mac App Store - AirDisplay for example.
     
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  3. Rowf, May 19, 2011

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    I was hoping it would be that easy :)

    Thank you.
     
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  4. blevins321, May 19, 2011

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    That works with about 95% of applications, but some require reinstallation instead of just backing up the app/folder inside your Applications folder. Adobe comes to mind, Microsoft Office probably too. Mainly because of the integrated system functions and the activation records being hidden elsewhere.
     
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  5. satcomer, May 19, 2011

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    Buy an external disk (that can use the fastest port on your Mac) you can use as a Time Machine backup disk. This will backup files you can access anytime the disk is connected.
     
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