![]() I've tried to use the USB option of DOpus to create a 'PortableApps-like' version on my harddrive (by just copying it to a folder on my HD), but that doesn't work. Note: I don't put it on a USB stick, but on a non-system HD in my PC.įor software that doesn't have a portable version, I use Cameyo or Sandboxie to contain the program + data. If one buys a new computer, one just moves the PortableApps folder to the new machine, and one's done. Plus you have the added benefits of easy backup of an application+data. If you want to get rid of a program, you just delete the folder, and that's it. ![]() This way you are not actually installing anything into Windows, so it doesn't get 'dirty' and slower over time. I'm using PortableApps as a way to keep my Windows configuration clean. I would really love to see this PortableApps version of DOpus. I am a long time user of DOpus, and am really loving it (bought a few versions of it of course). There are other usb program launchers such as CodySafe, which is also quite good, although not quite as popular as PortableApps. ![]() Then, select the refresh apps option from within PortableApps - this searches for new executables inside the PortableApps folder and places an option on it's menu structure. ![]() If you want the PortableApps program launcher/menu to recognise one such program and include it in it's menu, the program needs to be located inside the PortableApps folder (usually in it's own sub-folder). Other portable programs (ie those that can run off a usb stick but which do not have a portable installer), have to be manually copied onto the usb stick. paf.exe extension as far as I know) install into the PortableApps folder and set up on the PortableApps program launcher/menu. Portable programs which come with a mobile app installer (they have the. True/proper portable programs do not register on the desktop pc, such as in the registry, and leave no traces behind (apart from any obvious changes made to data on the pc). I don't know about "any old program", but the answer is yes if you mean programs which can run off a usb stick. ![]() Does PortableApps let you run any old program from within it's folder structure - and show the shortcut on the launcher menu without other steps needing to be taken? I thought it needed a whole launcher/wrapper package - similar to U3 app packages, etc.? ![]()
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