But this normally won’t work.
Some programs – games especially – do allow you to copy their folders over and trigger the program.
Other programs specifically designed to be “portable apps” will also be able to do this.
Why Do Programs Require Installation?
However, it isn’t this simple.
In practice, simply reinstalling the program is much faster and easier.
The installer will set up everything the program needs on your system.
These programs are the exception rather than the rule, but they do exist.
Luckily, there are severalways to quickly install your favorite desktop applications.
