Restoring apps with time machine

[SRTM]

When restoring apps from time machine to a new computer, lets say I want to transfer Diablo 3 or the Adobe Suite...
Do I restore just whats in the applications folder, or do I have to locate and restore all of the other files spread throughout the hard drive as well (data or settings)?
Or is it best to just install from scratch in that situation? thanks

 

[chscag]

If you do a migration using Time Machine, it will properly restore everything associated with the app. However, apps that require activation such as MS Office or the Adobe Suite will have to be re-activated. If you're not planning on using migration and Time Machine, then it's probably best to reinstall the app and then restore any data like documents and game status.

 

[SRTM]

I'd rather not do a migration since I dont want to bring over all the applications, only specific ones..
Guess a reinstall is in order. thanks!

 

[satcomer]

I'd rather not do a migration since I dont want to bring over all the applications, only specific ones..
Guess a reinstall is in order. thanks!

If these are large complex shareware try to find the serial number on each program to use for Upgraded software for the newer version of Mac OS!