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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.

Upgrade Issue on Windows 11 Pro

Submitted by ken.neiser on October 1, 2025 - 11:26am

I have been trying to upgrade to the newest release. The Windows 11 virus scan indicates that the Torrent software embedded in the Portable Platform has malware. As a result the updater download is cancelled. I downloaded the update from Source Forge and Windows virus scan deleted it with a message indicating it was not valid software. I am doing this on my locked down corporate computer. I don't have access to any other Windows machine to try the update.

[Fixed] MS Defender False Positive on PortableApps.com Platform Setup 30.1 blocked for PUATorrent:Win32/QBitTorrent

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Submitted by Dr.No on September 29, 2025 - 2:30am

On trying to update PortableApps.com_Platform from installed VERSION 30.0.4 Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects

PUATorrent:Win32/QBitTorrent,
see at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-descri....

Both setup executables

* PortableApps.com_Platform_Setup_30.1.paf.exe
* PortableApps.com_Platform_Setup_30.1_UpdateFrom_30.0.2_OrLater_ONLY.paf.exe

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