Hello,
I was wondering if it was possible to back up Macbook apps. Can I take the application folder, move it to my drive and than use it again in the future. Reason I ask is because I am going to change my harddrive and don't want to lose my apps.
Anyone have a solution for this?
MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)
You should back up the entire internal drive with Time Machine or by making a bootable clone instead of backing up only the Applications folder.
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So it won't work if I just move the folder alone?
Correct, except for drag-installed applications.
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You mean the DMG's?
Yes.
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Super Duper http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html
CarbonCopy Cloner https://bombich.com/
You need a redundant comprehensive back up plan. With a bootclone you are half way there.
Using Time Machine as Nigel suggested won't do the same thing?
Yes, Time Machine is a no brainer on the Mac. Use it.
It is not infallible however, but can serve as the other 50% of you backup plan.
The Time Machine is not bootable however.
How can I back up Macook Apps?
