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Search box and launcher menu improvements

Submitted by Wernight on May 13, 2008 - 2:57am

With about 60 applications on my USB key here are some important improvements needed:
1. A search like Vista's start menu or Kickoff menu (see below).
2. Categorize content
3. More functions like the Kickoff menu of OpenSUSE.

The Kickoff Start Menu is the new start menu of OpenSUSE which impressed me a lot because it provides fast access to everything. Here's a screen-shot:
http://www.kdedevelopers.org/node/2283

Auto-virus protection

Submitted by Wernight on May 13, 2008 - 2:48am

Summary:
Provide safety against virus infection on the USB key.

Problem case:
As the USB key with applications moves from PC to PC each PC possibly infected by a virus could contaminate the whole USB key and even possibly the next PC in the chain.

The most risky elements are:
1. The autorun
2. The launcher menu
3. Portable applications
4. Other documents

Solution proposal:

running PA from Mesh :)

Submitted by offbeatmammal on May 9, 2008 - 11:02pm

I know it's not a listed option on the "device" menu, but I'm running PA from the new Microsoft Mesh platform (yay! I got a beta invite. Sorry, I have no spares left at the moment) and it works pretty well so far.

I've got FileZilla and Firefox following me from machine to machine - and working (apart from a small userid/password saving issue with FF - posted in the FF forum here)

Would love to see PA auto-mount when connecting to the Mesh folder like it does on insert of a USB key but it's no big deal.

Remove Drive Error

Submitted by entrepreneur on May 9, 2008 - 12:27pm

I've been having an issue when I try to remove the drive after using portable apps.

When I try to remove the USB drive, I go to "remove device safely", but I get an error saying that I can't remove it and to try later. I also tried going to my computer, right clicking on the drive and "eject" but I get the same thing.

No applications are running, nothing from the USB drive or the internal drive. I went to windows task manager and it appeared that firefox was still running (under processes) but not applications. Once I ended the FF process, I was able to remove it.

PortableApps Directory Structure.

Submitted by SAL-e on May 9, 2008 - 2:28am

Today, I encounter small problem with "TaskCoach Portable". All this started dialog with John about how PortableApps interact with each other and what is the purpose of other directories like 'Documents' and "AppNamePortable\settings".

The original thread can be found here:
https://portableapps.com/node/13290

John,

Thank you very much for taking time to explain to me what was idea behind the chosen tree structure for PortableApps. Now I better understand how it is working.

Fatal error with Menu

Submitted by eckyeckypikang on May 6, 2008 - 3:23pm

I haven't had much luck searching the forums for my answer, so please forgive me for asking a question which may have been answered... I just can't seem to put the correct string of keywords together.

When I run the Menu and then make any selection from it, the selection starts fine, but I then get the error message "Portableapps Menu has encountered an error and needs to close." I have the option to debug the error or send an error report. Debug does nothing and I am getting tired of constantly having to restart the menu.

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