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Feature Addition: Scanning multiple directories for apps, opinions sought

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Submitted by John T. Haller on February 22, 2017 - 6:59pm

There have been a few requests over the years to have the PortableApps.com Platform scan additional paths for apps. The rationale is usually that users want to keep non-PAF apps separate from PAF apps or apps that are updated automatically by the platform separate from those that are not. I'm planning on implementing this within a future release of the PortableApps.com Platform and wanted to layout the setup and see if there are any comments or suggestions.

PortableApps.com Platform Bug Report and Feature Tracker

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Submitted by John T. Haller on July 19, 2011 - 11:29pm

Please report any bugs you find with the platform here. There is a separate forum thread for localization discussion and another for apps that need an update. Bug reports made in comments will be deleted once added to this categorized list. Duplicate reports will be removed. Fixed bugs are listed in the PortableApps.com Platform Change-log.

Two Chrome Portable versions show as one icon on Windows 10 taskbar

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Submitted by ianasystems on November 5, 2025 - 7:50am

Hi,

I’m using Windows 10 (64-bit) and have two separate Chrome Portable versions running from different folders:

Both launch fine with their own profiles, but when I open them together, Windows groups them under one single Chrome icon on the taskbar.

Is there a way to make multiple Google Chrome Portable instances appear as separate icons on the Windows taskbar?

https://i.imgur.com/PJTMCML.png

Thank you.

XnView MP 1.9.4 Legacy 32-bit support does not install correctly

Submitted by portajon on October 14, 2025 - 4:17am

The 1.9.4 version of XnViewMP Portable which is at https://portableapps.com/apps/graphics_pictures/xnview-mp-portable was uploaded 9/29/20025 and the Legacy version for 32-bit systems has sub-directory issues described below.

The link at https://portableapps.com/news/2025-02-19--xnview-mp-portable-1.8.6-released downloads 1.9.4

Is there a link to 1.8.6 that I can download?

Windows S Mode

Submitted by DADSGETNDOWN on October 12, 2025 - 1:41am

It has been several years since I have done anything with a Computer/Laptop.
The Laptop I have is saying I can't install this while in S Mode.
How do I get around this? And is it a bad thing to do?

PortableApps.com installer shows windows under other applications

Submitted by einst3 on October 4, 2025 - 1:39pm

During an update installing PortableApps.com installer shows all installer windows underneath the last application window that had focus. i have windows 11, avast antivirus, and windows taskbar window flashing turned off. on portable apps i have app not showing in windows taskbar but in the task tray. this has been happening since the last bunch of updates not sure how far back, i check for updates manually using the app check for update option. other applications do not have this issue.

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