Application vs. Program

I don't know the difference between an Application and a Program. Thought the Geektionary would help, but didn't find anything there.

I have 2 Dell Windows XP computers.

If I want to copy something such as Microsoft Money from one pc and install it on the other, what exactly do I need to copy? The application or the program?

And where do I find what I need to copy? :confused

Any help in this area is so appreciated.

Thanks.

 

Well basically an Application is an executable file such as Notepad.exe whereas a program can contain more than one application along with numerous other files such as DLL files.

Since the days when Windows had a registry it is far more difficult just to copy a program as it often has numerous entries in the registry which will point to locations of files within the program - this is why prgrams these days are generally installed. Only if the program contains a small number of files or is a self contained executable (such as Notepad which is both a program and an application rolleyes) can a program be copied.

Hope that's all clear. :confusedrolleyes

 

As it was explained to me: An application is what you run to effect a task, ie. Word, PhotoShop, etc. A program is/are the bits and pieces that make the application work. Seemed to make sense at the time : )
Crazylegs

 

Ok, thanks to all of you for your replies. I sort of understand the difference now.

Guess I'll have to buy the program/app :cry

 

Thank you. Also thanks for the link to Microsoft Money.