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Make certain applications recognizeable by portable apps menu

Submitted by JDub on February 7, 2008 - 10:48am

I'm not quite sure where to post this so I will try here first.

I am basically trying to find out whether or not you can add stand-alone programs like .exe programs that can be used soely on a USB that are not available on PortableApps.com and have the Portable Apps Menu display it?

For example...

DVD Shrink

Submitted by Devo on February 6, 2008 - 1:03pm

I found this program which will take a dvd and shrink it to fit on a writable dvd for backup purposes. I was looking at the website (http://www.dvdshrink.org/what_en.php) and was able to determine that it is freeware, but it is not open source. I think this is a great program, but was wondering if there were any portable, open source alternatives?

Virtual Dimension Help (PLZZZZ TY)

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Submitted by David Dixon II on February 5, 2008 - 11:18pm

Ok Im Trying To Create A Personal And Portable Version Of Virtual Dimention.

I Created The Installer App To Make It Portable And There Is A Problem With The Adding This Registry Key To The Regedit........ :|

the reg file is called "registry.reg" as said in the template and stored in the data section.
the laucher wont apply the reg key into regedit and so it looks like its not portable.

What Code Do I Put Into The NSI File And Where In The File Do I Put It? (What Line)? So That It Will Apply The Reg File.

Im Using This Template:
https://portableapps.com/node/10491

Integrating PortableApps and TrueCrypt for easier initialization and better usability

Submitted by andywong9000 on February 4, 2008 - 9:43pm

Many people have suggested solutions of combining PortableApps and TrueCrypt. I also have one at http://webandlife.blogspot.com/2007/11/build-secured-and-portable-pim.html

Such solution has all features of U3 in respect of security and GUI. However, it required a few more mouse clicks and keyboarding.
1. When inserting the USB, the VBScript will ask for a drive letter to mount the TrueCrypt container.
2. Before gracefully unplug the USB drive, I need to first close Portable Apps Menu and other portable applications, then unmount the container.
3. Two tray icons are used.

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