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Running program from USB is disallowed, is separate Data folder possible?

Submitted by arifsaha on October 8, 2011 - 5:32pm

Hi!

I often use some computers who disallowed running any executable from removable drives, although I can run them fine after copying it to local drive. So I cannot run PortableApps' applications directly from USB drives.

I can copy the PortableApps folder in entirety to local drive and run it there, but then I have to remember to copy the Data folder back before I left. An operation that can also be risky (if the copying interrupted, I may ended up with highly inconsistent Data folder.

How to get USB stick to autorun on Windows 7?

Submitted by jeffg1 on October 3, 2011 - 6:46am

As a newcomer, I have just installed PortableApps to a USB flash drive together with some of my favourite apps.

When I plug in the drive, Windows 7 thinks it just contains pictures for some reason and only gives me two options: "Import Pictures and Videos" or "Open folder to view files". Is there anything I can change on the drive to force Windows to autorun the Start.exe program?

PS: I did a search on 'autorun' first (of course!), but didn't find anything relevant.

IrfanView Portable

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Submitted by Haajee on October 1, 2011 - 5:29pm

Regards.

Thered is a forum in Irfanview site but the problem I am facing in portable version is not resolved.

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I sumitted a problem of not opening the 2nd instance. The Admin told me to unclick Property / Start-stop Tab/ Open only 1 instance radiobuttn.

It worked but only 2 instances were opened maximum.

I installed normal version. It opened any number of instances.
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Focus Writer Portable

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Submitted by Haajee on October 1, 2011 - 4:41pm

Regards.
The zip file does not create its own folder ie 'FocusWriter ...'
Or
The file be converted to " .paf.exe" format.

NB:

On this page all the help links do not open in New-Tab or new window which are problem to completeting the post.
In all discussion groups I have participated till now all the supporting links open in new window.

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