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Code::Blocks Question

ZachHudock's picture
Submitted by ZachHudock on March 13, 2008 - 9:31pm

Question
I plan to make the plugins pack, however, for the base install of Code::Blocks, should I remove all plugins, or install the plugins that are checked by default in the standard Code::Blocks installer?

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I'm still working on trying to make Code::Blocks portable, and I'm running into a very unusual issue.

Converting Normal Applications to portable ones

Ww2nerd's picture
Submitted by Ww2nerd on March 13, 2008 - 1:50pm

I've met some success using reg rapper, however, the program I am seeking to turn portable has extension .dll's, and refuses to function without a particular one on the c drive. Is it possible to turn applications like these completely portable? I can get the registry and program settings to work, however, this .dll keeps getting in the way. Are there any programs to get around this, that would allow me to make the app portable?

Is there a need for "dropmyrights" - or "run as..." - Portable and if, how to achieve that ?

wk's picture
Submitted by wk on March 12, 2008 - 1:44pm

Usually, I browse with restricted rights both at home and at work, but sometimes I use a friend´s PC with my PortableFirefox on an admin account and they won´t change the settings or accounts for different reasons. So, to make it short:
is there a general need for a portable app like
dropmyrights Portable and if, how could that be acchieved or who can make it?
Any comments?suggestions?

PortableApps app specification

Submitted by Bruce Pascoe on March 9, 2008 - 8:46pm

What I want to know is what requirements does my app have to meet to get the PortableApps.com "seal of approval"? Not just app requirements (directory structure, etc.), but installer requirements (command line switches, etc.)? I know there are threads all over the place about this, but it'd be nice to have all the specifications in one place...

We really need formal documentation for this.

UPXable files?

Submitted by Travis Carrico on March 8, 2008 - 9:20pm

ok, i'm wanting to make an app for PortableApps Developers to upx any given folder with the click of a button or two. what i need is a complete list of all file types that can be upx'd. i know i can just do *.* but when you have something that has a ton of small files it takes a while. the upx website doesn't list everything, and all i know of at the moment are .exe, .dll, .pyd, .irc, .dcp, .com, .sys, .pe. please either post a link to a complete list or post other file types you know are upxable, thanks.

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