DMG file from app store

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DMG file from app store

I have a MacBook and an iMac. I live in a rural area and my Internet connection is a mobile hotspot with limited monthly bandwidth. I want to buy apps from the App Store while at work (and download them) and then use the downloaded files on the MacBook to install on my iMac when I get back home. This will save me a lot of data on my monthy allotment. Is this possible? If so, where can I find the downloaded install files on my MacBook?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Apr 18, 2013 10:06 AM

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Answer 1

Eric Root

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Apr 18, 2013 10:34 AM in response to ecrb

It should be possible to transfer them. The downloads should be in your user downloads folder or on your desktop unless you've set them to go somewhere else.

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macjack

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Apr 18, 2013 10:48 AM in response to ecrb

I don't think AppStore uses .dmg files...

http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/20/transfer-mac-apps-from-one-mac-to-another/

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ecrb Author

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Apr 18, 2013 11:13 AM in response to Eric Root

It's not in the Downloads folder (after the DL completed). I purchased Aperture from the App Store but nothing ever showed up in that folder. Thanks.

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ecrb Author

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Apr 18, 2013 11:14 AM in response to ecrb

Thanks. I will try this when I get back to the house. Aperture is now installed on the MacBook so we'll see if I can coax it over to the iMac and save myself a ton of data. Living rural is awesome ...except for stuff like this.

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macjack

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Apr 18, 2013 11:18 AM in response to ecrb

That's what I thought might be the problem. The AppStore assumes everyone has a high-speed unlimited connection and downloads and installs apps in one step. If there's a restart involved you might be able to choose "not now" and copy the installer from your Applications folder or download folder,if it's in Downloads.

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