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    Virtual Registry?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Dest, Dec 18, 2006.

  1. Dest

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    Hello everyone, I was interested to know if there was someway to put some sort of virtual registry on a flashdrive. The reason being: I would like to install software onto my flashdrive and run it directly off of the flashdrive also without needing to be at the same computer, aka the same registry.
     
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  2. Jalf

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    Not really. You can export parts of the registry, store it as a file, and then import it on another computer, but that's the best you're getting.

    If Microsoft allowed a feature like this, they'd be able to get rid of the registry once and for all.... That would be amazing, but unfortunately, I doubt it's going to happen any time soon.....
     
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Look for the portable apps version of your most important programs...I know FF and Thunderbird have USB stick versions of their programs, but I don't know where to look for them.
     
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    Hmm, I was thinking of playing older games off of the Flashdrive, do not think they have stick versions, but thanks anyway
     
    Dest, Dec 18, 2006
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    Many older games don't rely on the registry; you could try just copying the files over, worth a shot.
     
    iza, Dec 18, 2006
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    You could write scripts to install the required registry keys and remove them again after playing. :)
     
    Jalf, Dec 19, 2006
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