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Is it safe to use Portableapps on public computers?

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Theinvestigator126
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Is it safe to use Portableapps on public computers?

I'm just wondering if it is safe to use it on public. I hope it doesn't leave any files or spyware...

Gord Caswell
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Safe when allowed

Provided the public computers mentioned allow running executables, the applications we provide are indeed safe to use on public computers.

Personally-identifiable information is removed when applications are closed.
There may be some non-personally-identifiable information that remains that is generated by Windows itself, depending on the computer and user account in use.

Spyware/malware/viruses are not permitted in any of our applications, and each application release is virus-scanned prior to release.

We recommend practicing Safe Portable App-ing, particularly when using public computers.
To be even safer, you may wish to have real-time virus scanning for your drive, available as part of the PortableApps.com Carbide.

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PortableApps Carbide Link Broken

Hi Gord,

It appears the link to PortableApps.com Carbide does not work. As i get "Error 404 - Page not found!". I believe this may be the correct one below :

http://worldsbestflashdrive.com/

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Shop page gone

It looks like the shop page is gone. I've updated the link. Thanks for letting me know!

[EDIT] Unfortunately, the worldsbestflashdrive site links to the same page on CustomUSB's site that no longer exists.

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