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application folder

  1. writevli

    Can't access Applications folder - forces restart.

    iMac 27” Late 2013, I'm running build (17A344b), which I believe it probably the 6th beta. Since the 1st beta, I couldn't access my Applications folder. Whether it's going in through Finder or right clicking at a Dock's icon, the computer restarts automatically. It's a big issue whenever I...
  2. O

    Is it bad to put non-executive files into Applications Folder?

    This question sounds likely stupid, but I have a good reason! Namely, when I installed some apps, like LibreOffice or printer software, it came with manuals and license agreements. I heard that you just drag and drop the opened files into App Folder. I did. Now, after understanding a bit more...
  3. E

    Does software need to be dragged over to the Applications folder for them to work correctly ?

    if I were to install some software and drag it to another folder (and not to the applications folder), will it still work fine ? is there any problem with this? (other than an unorganized mess) i do not wish to create an Alias. I intend to hide the software in a folder so that it cant be found...