Drag and drop not possible???

HI everyone,
More out of curiosity... I installed iphoto 08 along with all the other ilife 08 apps a while ago and didn't have any trouble. I backed up the app with just dragging and dropping it onto to my external HD. This past weekend, I had problems with my system and did a clean install. For the few documents and programs I use I just dragged and dropped them back onto my HD from the backup. Problem was iPhoto wouldn't open up, it just kept bouncing and bouncing and bouncing... You get the idea . I found the install disc, properly reinstalled iphoto and it's been fine since.
I always liked the “mac” feature of being able to drag and drop files and applications without any problems. Does this not work anymore with iphoto 08 or what did I do wrong?
I know this isn't a "problem" per se but I was curious and hoped someone could enlighten me.
Thanks,
Phillyman

Phillyman
Thanks for your kind comments.
I don't user Retrospect so I'm not sure that I can advice you on the specifics of the app. So, a general comment:
Most people on here seem to back up one of two things:
1. Clone their entire HD to an external so you get OS, Apps, Data uncle tom Cobbley and all. The big plus with this is that if you have an issue you can a: run from the external HD and b: restore the machine to it's previous condition very fast.
personally, I don't. I
2. Back Up my User Folder, so I get my data and personalised settings (in Preferences files etc.) This is faster, and as I have a second machine I can take the time to re-install the OS and Apps etc., without everything grinding to a halt.
What I never do is back up an application. What's the point? I have the installer? So, in specifics, I back up my User Folder - that gets my iPhoto Library. I don't back up my Applications Folder. YMMV
Regards
TD

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