How to install Package on a Different HDD (Destination)?

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How to install Package on a Different HDD (Destination)?

I have 2 Hard Drives installed in my Mac mini (one is SSD OS Installed and other is 500GB HDD). I am trying to install the MS Office (for example) or other Programs to another disc (500GB) by changing the Destination Folder., But I am getting an error Package Can Only Be Installed on the DISK running MAC OS X.

I have tried Partitioning my Secondary Drive (500GB) with GUID Partition 1. As per the Apple's Official Documentation here. But no Luck. Any word of Advice will be appreciated.

Thanks a lot

Mac mini, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Jun 10, 2015 6:52 PM

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Answer 1

lllaass

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Jun 11, 2015 1:57 AM in response to rulebreaker4

That link is for installing the OS on a disk, not for an app on other than the startup disk.

Just install MS Office on the startup disk. To free space on the startup disk you can move the Home folder to the second disk

User Tip: Creating a lean, fast Boot Drive

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Answer 2

Jun 11, 2015 2:10 AM in response to rulebreaker4

The author of the (installer) package will have defined whether it can be installed on a drive other than the boot drive. Some software will not work if not installed in the location it expects. Clearly this applies to Microsoft Office.

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