I would guess that is a matter of the application .... small ones usually don't need to be spread around the system ... other ones just create new files if they are missing (like preference files) .... usually it is the bigger programs that need an installation disc or mountable image On Jun 9, 2004, at 1:44 PM, T Molnar wrote: > What are the issues for copying an application not "installing" it. > Or is that too general a question as it pertains to programs?