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PuTTY: Multiple Instances with different user

Submitted by neuling on January 8, 2024 - 6:30am

Hello community,
“Another instance of PuTTY is already running. Please close other instances of PuTTY before starting PuTTY Portable.”

This is the error message we get when...
1) Install PuTTY Portable at Workstation.
2) User "A" logs in and starts PuTTY Portable
3) User "A" blocks his session..
4) User "B" logs in and starts PuTTY Portable

Is it possible to launch the *same* instance of an app from its shortcut, without the "another instance is running" error?

Submitted by crispyjoe on December 14, 2023 - 10:28pm

I suppose this is a general question about the PortableApps launcher but specifically I am using qBitTorrent Portable.

I have a shortcut to the launcher on my desktop.

When I launch it for the first time, the app launches - no problem.

However if I minimize the app to the tray and later try to open it again using the shortcut, I receive the dreaded "another instance is already running" error message.

This is not helpful. I am not trying to run a new instance; I am trying to re-open the existing instance.

[Fixed] Seamonkey2.53.18 / 64bit only install / Windows10 / on both, upgrade and new install in different path, app will not run

Submitted by thanasis on December 10, 2023 - 2:01am

Latest PA version of SeaMonkey is not running when installing to a new dir (64 bit only install), or upgrading to only 64-bit on existing directory.

Throws "seamonley.exe could not be found" error (when executing from PA platform or from the SeaMonkeyPortable.exe file).

Failed on Windows 10 64 bit system when upgrading through the PA platform and when installing Seamonkey.paf standalone on Desktop.

Thanks!
-T

Chrome Beta PortableApps Update Error Message Received

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Submitted by DavyP on December 9, 2023 - 4:10am

While trying to update to the latest google chrome beta version in the browser setting area, I receive the following error message: An error occurred while checking for updates: Update check failed to start (error code 1: 0X80004005).
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Version 121.0.6167.8 (Official Build) (64-bit)
And while I'm thinking about it, I'm having to run this browser in the 'administrator mode' otherwise I receive the prompt that 'my browser is managed by your organization'. Has any other google chrome portableapps user had this issue and if so is it possible to fix the issue ?

Laggy Google Chrome

Submitted by Serhij on December 8, 2023 - 2:10am

With last two updates portable Google Chrome started lagging.
Can't use it because of very slow work. App always hangs for some time.
Used portable Google Chrome for few years and never had such issue.
Tried clean setup of app but no luck.
Is it me or something broken in portable app?

Currently using:
Windows 10 Pro x64, 22H2, 19045.3693
Portable Google Chrome 120.0.6099.71

[Fixed] Skype v8.108.0.205 fails to install / doesn't exist

Submitted by what2say on November 26, 2023 - 1:33pm

OS: Windows 7 x64
Scenario: Upgrade via PA Platform app

It appears that there's no Skype v8.108.0.205, or if there was, Skype pulled it from their website.

I first tried downloading the latest Skype today (11/26/23), via the Platform updater. Error: "The downloaded copy of Skype via sPortabIe (https://go.skype.com/windows.desktop.download) is not valid and can not be installed.

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