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Can I see all locations that a DMG file install files to?
Where is a dmg file mounted?How do I install applications from a .dmg file?.dmg files organizationWhy do all of the .dmg files I download end up on my desktop?Install Ghostscript on OS X 10.9 using DMG fileFinder remounts DMG files that I opened previouslyInstalling OS X Yosemite from compressed DMG file in VMware FusionHow do I install a .dmg file without being a sudo user?Using terminal, how can I install a DMG file without sudo rights?Create dmg file on macOS 10.14 that can be opened on macOS 10.11
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I wonder if there is a way to sort of "unroll" a dmg file and reveal which directories it will install files to?
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I wonder if there is a way to sort of "unroll" a dmg file and reveal which directories it will install files to?
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DMG's don't install anywhere, are you thinking of PKG's?
– Wowfunhappy
6 hours ago
i don't know man? am I? I just want to see all locations where files are put when I install a program using a DMG
– Brainmaniac
6 hours ago
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I wonder if there is a way to sort of "unroll" a dmg file and reveal which directories it will install files to?
dmg
asked 6 hours ago
BrainmaniacBrainmaniac
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I wonder if there is a way to sort of "unroll" a dmg file and reveal which directories it will install files to?
dmg
dmg
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BrainmaniacBrainmaniac
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BrainmaniacBrainmaniac
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BrainmaniacBrainmaniac
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BrainmaniacBrainmaniac
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BrainmaniacBrainmaniac
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DMG's don't install anywhere, are you thinking of PKG's?
– Wowfunhappy
6 hours ago
i don't know man? am I? I just want to see all locations where files are put when I install a program using a DMG
– Brainmaniac
6 hours ago
add a comment |
4
DMG's don't install anywhere, are you thinking of PKG's?
– Wowfunhappy
6 hours ago
i don't know man? am I? I just want to see all locations where files are put when I install a program using a DMG
– Brainmaniac
6 hours ago
4
4
DMG's don't install anywhere, are you thinking of PKG's?
– Wowfunhappy
6 hours ago
DMG's don't install anywhere, are you thinking of PKG's?
– Wowfunhappy
6 hours ago
i don't know man? am I? I just want to see all locations where files are put when I install a program using a DMG
– Brainmaniac
6 hours ago
i don't know man? am I? I just want to see all locations where files are put when I install a program using a DMG
– Brainmaniac
6 hours ago
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A DMG (Disk Image) file is like a zip file.
It's compressed and has a check built-in to check if the integrity of the app is intact.
Once you open a DMG file, in most cases, you just have to drag/drop the application into you Applications folder and that's it.
If you want to see the full content of that application, go to
Applications folder
Right click on an app
Select 'Show the ... content'
In the 'Contents' directory, you'll see all dirs and files that came with your app.
I don't know if that's the answer your are looking for?
answered 6 hours ago
Dakta MoriaméDakta Moriamé
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DMG refers to a Disk Image. When you open a DMG, nothing happens–it's like opening a folder (effectively, there are some differences but none that affect the answer to this question).
Typically, you're asked to drag the application to the Applications folder. This is exactly as it appears–the file you're dragging (the application) is being copied to the Applications folder.
Sometimes, you're asked to open an installer. The specifics of how the installer works varies based on how the developer wrote it. The DMG portion of the process doesn't really effect that.
The standard is a PKG file, which opens the standard installer program. This has you go through a few steps, with an outline on the left side of the screen. These files can be analyzed. I've found an article online (but have not tested it) here.
answered 6 hours ago
Ezekiel ElinEzekiel Elin
73848
No the standard is dmg - Very few programs use a .pkg installer
– Mark
5 hours ago
@Mark A DMG is just a container. It's essentially a way to wrap up files for transportation and storage. Sort of the computer equivalent of a cardboard box. They can contain pretty much anything, and PKG is one fairly common way to install software that's often wrapped in a DMG for safe transport. Go to support.apple.com/downloads, and look at pretty much any of the macOS software -- they're mostly PKG-wrapped-in-DMG files.
– Gordon Davisson
4 hours ago
Most of the apps I see are just the app and installed by copy
– Mark
4 hours ago
@Mark A DMG may be a standard for packaging applications, but it's not an installer. A PKG file is the standard for any installation process. Most apps don't need that, but the question asked about installation and so I referenced a PKG.
– Ezekiel Elin
3 hours ago
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active
oldest
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
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A DMG (Disk Image) file is like a zip file.
It's compressed and has a check built-in to check if the integrity of the app is intact.
Once you open a DMG file, in most cases, you just have to drag/drop the application into you Applications folder and that's it.
If you want to see the full content of that application, go to
Applications folder
Right click on an app
Select 'Show the ... content'
In the 'Contents' directory, you'll see all dirs and files that came with your app.
I don't know if that's the answer your are looking for?
answered 6 hours ago
Dakta MoriaméDakta Moriamé
1947
add a comment |
A DMG (Disk Image) file is like a zip file.
It's compressed and has a check built-in to check if the integrity of the app is intact.
Once you open a DMG file, in most cases, you just have to drag/drop the application into you Applications folder and that's it.
If you want to see the full content of that application, go to
Applications folder
Right click on an app
Select 'Show the ... content'
In the 'Contents' directory, you'll see all dirs and files that came with your app.
I don't know if that's the answer your are looking for?
answered 6 hours ago
Dakta MoriaméDakta Moriamé
1947
add a comment |
A DMG (Disk Image) file is like a zip file.
It's compressed and has a check built-in to check if the integrity of the app is intact.
Once you open a DMG file, in most cases, you just have to drag/drop the application into you Applications folder and that's it.
If you want to see the full content of that application, go to
Applications folder
Right click on an app
Select 'Show the ... content'
In the 'Contents' directory, you'll see all dirs and files that came with your app.
I don't know if that's the answer your are looking for?
answered 6 hours ago
Dakta MoriaméDakta Moriamé
1947
A DMG (Disk Image) file is like a zip file.
It's compressed and has a check built-in to check if the integrity of the app is intact.
Once you open a DMG file, in most cases, you just have to drag/drop the application into you Applications folder and that's it.
If you want to see the full content of that application, go to
Applications folder
Right click on an app
Select 'Show the ... content'
In the 'Contents' directory, you'll see all dirs and files that came with your app.
I don't know if that's the answer your are looking for?
answered 6 hours ago
Dakta MoriaméDakta Moriamé
1947
answered 6 hours ago
Dakta MoriaméDakta Moriamé
1947
answered 6 hours ago
Dakta MoriaméDakta Moriamé
1947
answered 6 hours ago
Dakta MoriaméDakta Moriamé
1947
1947
add a comment |
add a comment |
DMG refers to a Disk Image. When you open a DMG, nothing happens–it's like opening a folder (effectively, there are some differences but none that affect the answer to this question).
Typically, you're asked to drag the application to the Applications folder. This is exactly as it appears–the file you're dragging (the application) is being copied to the Applications folder.
Sometimes, you're asked to open an installer. The specifics of how the installer works varies based on how the developer wrote it. The DMG portion of the process doesn't really effect that.
The standard is a PKG file, which opens the standard installer program. This has you go through a few steps, with an outline on the left side of the screen. These files can be analyzed. I've found an article online (but have not tested it) here.
answered 6 hours ago
Ezekiel ElinEzekiel Elin
73848
No the standard is dmg - Very few programs use a .pkg installer
– Mark
5 hours ago
@Mark A DMG is just a container. It's essentially a way to wrap up files for transportation and storage. Sort of the computer equivalent of a cardboard box. They can contain pretty much anything, and PKG is one fairly common way to install software that's often wrapped in a DMG for safe transport. Go to support.apple.com/downloads, and look at pretty much any of the macOS software -- they're mostly PKG-wrapped-in-DMG files.
– Gordon Davisson
4 hours ago
Most of the apps I see are just the app and installed by copy
– Mark
4 hours ago
@Mark A DMG may be a standard for packaging applications, but it's not an installer. A PKG file is the standard for any installation process. Most apps don't need that, but the question asked about installation and so I referenced a PKG.
– Ezekiel Elin
3 hours ago
add a comment |
DMG refers to a Disk Image. When you open a DMG, nothing happens–it's like opening a folder (effectively, there are some differences but none that affect the answer to this question).
Typically, you're asked to drag the application to the Applications folder. This is exactly as it appears–the file you're dragging (the application) is being copied to the Applications folder.
Sometimes, you're asked to open an installer. The specifics of how the installer works varies based on how the developer wrote it. The DMG portion of the process doesn't really effect that.
The standard is a PKG file, which opens the standard installer program. This has you go through a few steps, with an outline on the left side of the screen. These files can be analyzed. I've found an article online (but have not tested it) here.
answered 6 hours ago
Ezekiel ElinEzekiel Elin
73848
No the standard is dmg - Very few programs use a .pkg installer
– Mark
5 hours ago
@Mark A DMG is just a container. It's essentially a way to wrap up files for transportation and storage. Sort of the computer equivalent of a cardboard box. They can contain pretty much anything, and PKG is one fairly common way to install software that's often wrapped in a DMG for safe transport. Go to support.apple.com/downloads, and look at pretty much any of the macOS software -- they're mostly PKG-wrapped-in-DMG files.
– Gordon Davisson
4 hours ago
Most of the apps I see are just the app and installed by copy
– Mark
4 hours ago
@Mark A DMG may be a standard for packaging applications, but it's not an installer. A PKG file is the standard for any installation process. Most apps don't need that, but the question asked about installation and so I referenced a PKG.
– Ezekiel Elin
3 hours ago
add a comment |
DMG refers to a Disk Image. When you open a DMG, nothing happens–it's like opening a folder (effectively, there are some differences but none that affect the answer to this question).
Typically, you're asked to drag the application to the Applications folder. This is exactly as it appears–the file you're dragging (the application) is being copied to the Applications folder.
Sometimes, you're asked to open an installer. The specifics of how the installer works varies based on how the developer wrote it. The DMG portion of the process doesn't really effect that.
The standard is a PKG file, which opens the standard installer program. This has you go through a few steps, with an outline on the left side of the screen. These files can be analyzed. I've found an article online (but have not tested it) here.
answered 6 hours ago
Ezekiel ElinEzekiel Elin
73848
DMG refers to a Disk Image. When you open a DMG, nothing happens–it's like opening a folder (effectively, there are some differences but none that affect the answer to this question).
Typically, you're asked to drag the application to the Applications folder. This is exactly as it appears–the file you're dragging (the application) is being copied to the Applications folder.
Sometimes, you're asked to open an installer. The specifics of how the installer works varies based on how the developer wrote it. The DMG portion of the process doesn't really effect that.
The standard is a PKG file, which opens the standard installer program. This has you go through a few steps, with an outline on the left side of the screen. These files can be analyzed. I've found an article online (but have not tested it) here.
answered 6 hours ago
Ezekiel ElinEzekiel Elin
73848
answered 6 hours ago
Ezekiel ElinEzekiel Elin
73848
answered 6 hours ago
Ezekiel ElinEzekiel Elin
73848
answered 6 hours ago
Ezekiel ElinEzekiel Elin
73848
73848
No the standard is dmg - Very few programs use a .pkg installer
– Mark
5 hours ago
@Mark A DMG is just a container. It's essentially a way to wrap up files for transportation and storage. Sort of the computer equivalent of a cardboard box. They can contain pretty much anything, and PKG is one fairly common way to install software that's often wrapped in a DMG for safe transport. Go to support.apple.com/downloads, and look at pretty much any of the macOS software -- they're mostly PKG-wrapped-in-DMG files.
– Gordon Davisson
4 hours ago
Most of the apps I see are just the app and installed by copy
– Mark
4 hours ago
@Mark A DMG may be a standard for packaging applications, but it's not an installer. A PKG file is the standard for any installation process. Most apps don't need that, but the question asked about installation and so I referenced a PKG.
– Ezekiel Elin
3 hours ago
add a comment |
No the standard is dmg - Very few programs use a .pkg installer
– Mark
5 hours ago
@Mark A DMG is just a container. It's essentially a way to wrap up files for transportation and storage. Sort of the computer equivalent of a cardboard box. They can contain pretty much anything, and PKG is one fairly common way to install software that's often wrapped in a DMG for safe transport. Go to support.apple.com/downloads, and look at pretty much any of the macOS software -- they're mostly PKG-wrapped-in-DMG files.
– Gordon Davisson
4 hours ago
Most of the apps I see are just the app and installed by copy
– Mark
4 hours ago
@Mark A DMG may be a standard for packaging applications, but it's not an installer. A PKG file is the standard for any installation process. Most apps don't need that, but the question asked about installation and so I referenced a PKG.
– Ezekiel Elin
3 hours ago
No the standard is dmg - Very few programs use a .pkg installer
– Mark
5 hours ago
No the standard is dmg - Very few programs use a .pkg installer
– Mark
5 hours ago
@Mark A DMG is just a container. It's essentially a way to wrap up files for transportation and storage. Sort of the computer equivalent of a cardboard box. They can contain pretty much anything, and PKG is one fairly common way to install software that's often wrapped in a DMG for safe transport. Go to support.apple.com/downloads, and look at pretty much any of the macOS software -- they're mostly PKG-wrapped-in-DMG files.
– Gordon Davisson
4 hours ago
@Mark A DMG is just a container. It's essentially a way to wrap up files for transportation and storage. Sort of the computer equivalent of a cardboard box. They can contain pretty much anything, and PKG is one fairly common way to install software that's often wrapped in a DMG for safe transport. Go to support.apple.com/downloads, and look at pretty much any of the macOS software -- they're mostly PKG-wrapped-in-DMG files.
– Gordon Davisson
4 hours ago
Most of the apps I see are just the app and installed by copy
– Mark
4 hours ago
Most of the apps I see are just the app and installed by copy
– Mark
4 hours ago
@Mark A DMG may be a standard for packaging applications, but it's not an installer. A PKG file is the standard for any installation process. Most apps don't need that, but the question asked about installation and so I referenced a PKG.
– Ezekiel Elin
3 hours ago
@Mark A DMG may be a standard for packaging applications, but it's not an installer. A PKG file is the standard for any installation process. Most apps don't need that, but the question asked about installation and so I referenced a PKG.
– Ezekiel Elin
3 hours ago
add a comment |
4
DMG's don't install anywhere, are you thinking of PKG's?
– Wowfunhappy
6 hours ago
i don't know man? am I? I just want to see all locations where files are put when I install a program using a DMG
– Brainmaniac
6 hours ago