How do I install application software/programs on a USB - External HD ?

USB External Hard drive to install programs - I have OS 10.5.5 on my MBA and I am trying to use a external drive to install programs. I have done the Disk Utility - Partition and Mas OS Extend Journaled / erased. I can see the external drive, and copy files to this device without any problems. When I try to install programs I am given an error about the OS needs to be 10.4 or higher??

You can also call Apple and obtain a clean copy of the set up disks.
I recommend that you do a full wipe and clean install of the OS. There is "something" on the disk that is not right. You will be much happier with a clean install.
Once you have the clean install, download and install the 10.5.5 COMBO updater. I have found that the Combo updaters often work better than the series of incremental updates that Software Update installs.
Good luck. (jk)

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