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Apps download but installer does not do anything.

Submitted by GustavoPR on November 16, 2020 - 7:53am

I'd downloaded a lot of apps throughout the years. Lately, I'd downloaded the latest version of the following apps but after downloading the installer does not run (even trying as Run As Administrator):
1. WiseDataRecovery
2. WiseDiskCleaner
3. WiseRegistryCleaner
4. SUMoPortable (today's version)

I'm on Windows 10 Pro 17.09

Thank you very much !!!!

Video downloader utility?

Submitted by michele.bartole... on November 11, 2020 - 10:47am

Dear Forumers,

I'm searching for an effective and complete video downloader, able to grab from YouTube, Vimeo, Dilymotion etc.

I downloaded DamnVid Portable, but it seems abandoned because I can't update the modules and it doesn't work. It's a pity, because I could add URLs to the downloading list directly from the clipboard, and it was minimal in graphics. Do you know how to fix DamnVid?

What Is a “Portable” App, and Why Does It Matter?

Submitted by june5533 on November 10, 2020 - 3:27am

Some people may wonder What Is a “Portable” App, and Why Does It Matter?

I search for the answer,and get the answer below:

Portable applications offer some definite advantages over their traditional counterparts. They’re lightweight, and they allow you to move between computers while taking your apps and settings with you. Here’s why they’re different and why they’re sometimes—but not always—a good choice.

Anymore to add??

Is there a way to know which apps are from PortableApps and which aren't?

Submitted by xStasky on November 7, 2020 - 6:53am

I have multiple apps that are portable but aren't downloaded from PortableApps. The problem comes when I get a new version prompt, I don't know if I should update it with the app updater or wait for PortableApps to create an update themselves. It would be easier if there was a way to know if a software was downloaded using the platform or not (I used to use the "Portable" word in the name of the folder, but I think there are some which don't have the word in it and were still downloaded using PortableApps). Does anyone know how to work around this?

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