I was wondering what the default launcher that acts as a shortcut to exe in the app folder is used for other than the popup logo. Does it have any effects on the registry if I don't use it?
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All the portablization work is done by the launcher. Updating settings files as the drive letter changes. Backing up and restoring registry entries when the app stores data in the registry. Cleaning up any blank directories or files created by the app on the local PC. Allowing secondary launches. Setting the appropriate language. Setting the appropriate environment variables and command line parameters so the app can find its data files, plugin files, addon files, etc.
If you run the app directly, you're not using the portable app.
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