PortableApps.com Platform

The Platform throws an error message "Failed to get data for HideIcons" when opening or closing the Options dialog.

OS: Windows 10 Home 64-bit v2004

The problem
The PA platform's icon—which I have set in Windows to always be shown—will occasionally be relegated to the hidden icons popup window for notification area icons.

I have added the application 'Octave' to my USB (in the D:\PortableApps directory). This program does not have an .exe file to start it, the program is started with the file: octave.vbs
How do I do to get this icon in the PortableApps start menu (the "Refresh app icons" does not work for this program)?

Is portable apps only for Windows? Does it work on Mac or Linux in any way?

for example:
Unable to download the file. This could be due to a proxy or network issue or the hosting server not permitting downloads from your location. File: http://portableapps.com/redirect/?s=p&a=ccPortable&d=pa&f=ccPortable_5.6...

Is there a way I can have an "app" that just displays a fixed text message?

So for example I've been using memtest, but Windows has a better memory test built in; so I'd like to replace the memtest app with an app that just shows the instructions for testing under windows.

Similarly for other apps, so I cant just fire up eg AkelPad to show a text file. (tried it AkelPad wont launch if i change its name)

WEBROOT detected Treat:

Malware Group
W32.Malware.Gen

Locatio
...\PortableApps.comAppCompactor_3.5_English.paf.exe

I BELIEVE THIS WORKS ON CHROME

I'm trying to manage my collection of about 150 portable apps
OK I know I can delete them in the platform or from the portable apps folder, but I'd like to sort them by category
And deleting one at a time in the platform would be tedious to say the least.
Does anyone know how the platform maintains its database?

Some SUMo settings not "saved" in v5.11 : https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/sumo-keep-your-software-up-to-da...

Problem comes from reg value "DarkMode"