A Stupid Question

HornedTokage · HornedTokage #1 (**permalink**)

01-20-2011, 04:31 PM

I downloaded a snes emulator for my mac and I have this:

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/1192/picture3boq.png

icon on my desktop. I don't delete it or "eject" it do I?

cradom · cradom #2 (**permalink**)

01-20-2011, 04:36 PM

That looks like a disk image. If you have installed the app you can eject the image.

chas_m · chas_m #3 (**permalink**)

01-20-2011, 04:37 PM

It's not a stupid question, it's a "teachable moment!"

You DO eject that icon, but only AFTER you moved its contents to the (in this case) Applications folder.

Basically, a lot of Mac software one downloads (like this one) comes as a DMG -- or Disk Image -- file. Double-clicking the DMG opens the "virutal disk" on which the actual software (or whatever) is stored. Generally, the user is supposed to then manually drag the goodies to their appropriate folder (usually Applications). Once that step is done, the disk image as well as the original DMG file can be trashed.

A somewhat more visual version of this answer is here:
How to Install Software from DMG Files on a Mac

HTH!

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #4 (**permalink**)

01-20-2011, 04:42 PM

That really had me confused the first time I installed a file via .dmg. I must have downloaded the app 3 or 4 times before I figured out what the illustration showing a folder with an arrow pointing to the applications folder meant. haha It's a simple "rookie" mistake.

HornedTokage · HornedTokage #5 (**permalink**)

01-20-2011, 04:47 PM

Hey thanks for your responses guys! Very helpful and polite I appreciate it!

MYmacROX #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,329 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	01-20-2011, 04:42 PM That really had me confused the first time I installed a file via .dmg. I must have downloaded the app 3 or 4 times before I figured out what the illustration showing a folder with an arrow pointing to the applications folder meant. haha It's a simple "rookie" mistake. 16GB iPhone 5, 64GB Wi-Fi only iPad 1st Gen. Reminder: Please include your Mac's specs. This will make it much easier for the other members to assist you.
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
stupid question	trey5498	OS X - Development and Darwin	2	03-31-2008 09:36 AM
Maybe the most stupid question...	Cindy_Mikey	OS X - Apps and Games	3	01-21-2008 01:42 PM
Most Stupid Question Ever?	Lewwy	Images, Graphic Design, and Digital Photography	4	11-19-2007 05:43 PM
Stupid question about buying in Delaware	efs120	Apple Notebooks	4	08-13-2007 06:39 PM
stupid question i know	Dymo	Switcher Hangout	1	11-29-2003 07:47 PM

A Stupid Question

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

HornedTokage #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 08, 2011 Posts: 9	01-20-2011, 04:31 PM I downloaded a snes emulator for my mac and I have this: http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/1192/picture3boq.png icon on my desktop. I don't delete it or "eject" it do I?
	QUOTE Thanks

cradom #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 14, 2004 Location: South-East Texas Posts: 1,806 Mac Specs: 21in Dual core 3 ghz iMac, 13in Macbook - Mountain Lion on both	01-20-2011, 04:36 PM That looks like a disk image. If you have installed the app you can eject the image.
	QUOTE Thanks

HornedTokage #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 08, 2011 Posts: 9	01-20-2011, 04:47 PM Hey thanks for your responses guys! Very helpful and polite I appreciate it!
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)