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What is "Portable Installation" for Windows?


TimOlaf

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TimOlaf

Hi, I was about to install Emby Server on my new Windows machine (I already run it on my old machine), and I noticed there's a "Portable Installation" available.

Can someone very briefly/simply explain why or when I might use the Portable Installation?  I'm guessing I probably don't want that, but I'm wondering what exactly it's for and who might utilize it.

I did search the support community for this, but could not find anything.

Thanks folks,

Tim

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pwhodges

In essence it's exactly the same, but you put it in a directory of your choosing and create your own shortcut to it instead of letting the installer do it.  Emby doesn't put stuff in the registry or anything like that.

Paul

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Happy2Play

The installer defaults to a specific install location, where the portable can be placed anywhere.  That is really the only difference.  As you can copy the system folder from your current install and place it anywhere an launch it to create a new install.

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TimOlaf

Ok cool, thanks a lot both of you.  I was thinking there must be more of a difference since both are offered, but in any case I'll go with my usual, full installation.

Thanks!

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