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apps reinstall themselves after each reboot

Hi,

I have the new MacBook Pro and the newest MacOs.

Unfortunately after each reboot there are some aps that need reinstallation (like chrome, Mozilla, hangouts). When I click on the object for the first time, reinstallation from disc starts. It's not taking long but it is annoying. Do you have an idea how to fix it? On my older device it's never happening.

Thanks for your any help on that.

Cheers,

Yaffi

Posted on Jan 17, 2020 12:21 AM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2020 8:28 PM

Most downloaded apps come in a disk image, ".dmg" file or compressed in a ".zip" archive. The apps must be installed from their delivery media. The apps are then put into your Applications folder. If you place a disk image file or a zip archive in the Applications folder, then each time you boot the computer you must re-open them from the delivery media because you haven't taken the apps themselves out and installed them.

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Jan 17, 2020 8:28 PM in response to yaffi

Most downloaded apps come in a disk image, ".dmg" file or compressed in a ".zip" archive. The apps must be installed from their delivery media. The apps are then put into your Applications folder. If you place a disk image file or a zip archive in the Applications folder, then each time you boot the computer you must re-open them from the delivery media because you haven't taken the apps themselves out and installed them.

apps reinstall themselves after each reboot

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