IRC Log from 2012-12-14

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00:02:14 <pa_4616> Hi - first time chat user, so please forgive any mistakes
00:03:06 <pa_4616> I am currently updating 'portable apps suite', and am having to interact with each app (80 of them). Is there any way to auto-update all apps non-interactively?
00:03:51 <AluisioASG> pa_4616: Are you using the platform's update feature?
00:03:58 <pa_4616> Yes
00:04:37 <AluisioASG> Hm. Which version of the platform do you have?
00:04:49 <AluisioASG> Help -> About
00:04:53 <pa_4616> It has just upgraded itself to 11.2
00:06:05 <AluisioASG> I'm pretty sure this isn't supposed to happen. Gimme a minute.
00:06:13 <pa_4616> Ok
00:06:43 <pa_4616> From memory, it happend on v10 as well
00:07:54 <AluisioASG> You should only be prompted for applications which have an EULA, and only when it's updated.
00:08:33 <pa_4616> Understood, but it's asking me to acknowledge every app.
00:09:06 <pa_4616> Should I download v11.2 and try from scratch?
00:10:15 <AluisioASG> Maybe. Could you please take a screenshot of when it prompts you before trying that?
00:11:22 <pa_4616> I'll try - how do I get the screenshot into IRC (sorry - newbie to IRC)
00:12:39 <AluisioASG> Upload it to e.g. http://imgur.com and post the link here
00:12:43 <pa_4616> The prompts I get are: 1 - a 'Click next to continue' splash screen for the app. Upon 'Next'ing I get
00:13:30 <pa_4616> messages related to the app, but at a minimum, where to install to, and then the app installs and I get
00:13:56 <pa_4616> 'Do I want to run the app?' - Saying no takes me onto the next app.
00:14:02 <pa_4616> I hope that makes sense?
00:15:02 <AluisioASG> Just to confirm, are you using the Platform's updater (Apps -> Check for updates)?
00:16:46 <pa_4616> I have a window open in addition to the actual updating screen that says'PortableApps.com Updater', that lists the updates that have passed.
00:17:03 <pa_4616> There is no version indocation on the 'summary' window.
00:17:28 <pa_4616> The updater was called by the auto-updater feature upon running 'PortableApps'.
00:18:24 <pa_4616> I was prompted 'Do you want to update', and I said 'Yes' - any help?
00:20:01 <AluisioASG> Hm. It's working fine, except that it shouldn't be prompting you for each app.
00:20:19 <pa_4616> That would appear to be correct
00:21:07 <AluisioASG> Can you cancel the update process and start it again?
00:21:43 <pa_4616> Ok - wait one
00:22:31 <pa_4616> Well i can, sort of - I have no option in the summary screen, and so am having to 'Cancel' each individual app that remains of the 80
00:23:01 <pa_4616> I am prpeared to do this, but it will take a while - do you want to wait or shal I re-IRCwhen done.
00:23:39 <pa_4616> Or would it be best for me to downloaed 11.2 and start from scratch, which I'm quite prepared to do if it helps.
00:24:02 <AluisioASG> When were these apps last updated?
00:24:41 <AluisioASG> BTW to stop the update process, go to the task manager and check if there is a process named PortableAppsUpdater.exe. If so, kill it.
00:24:43 <pa_4616> I'm not sure exactly, but it must be about 2 or 3 months ago
00:25:14 <pa_4616> Ok, attempting kill as you suggest...
00:26:08 <pa_4616> Ok, successfully killed the task.
00:27:07 <AluisioASG> Ok, now start it again: Apps -> Check for Updates
00:29:08 <pa_4616> Hi, bad news - I now cannot start 'Portable Apps'
00:29:44 <pa_4616> I think mthe best course would be for me to download 11.2 and start from scxratch - what do you think?
00:29:57 <AluisioASG> Does it gives any error messages?
00:30:44 <pa_4616> D:\StartPortableApps.exe could not be executed
00:32:00 <AluisioASG> StartPortableApps.exe… that's old. See if there's a file named D:\Start.exe.
00:32:34 <pa_4616> As I say, I think I had this problem with v10, so it may be that the original install had problems?....
00:33:34 <pa_4616> Ok, - could have been my error there - ran 'Start.exe', and PA loaded ok
00:33:47 <pa_4616> Shall I retry the updater then?
00:34:21 <AluisioASG> Wait to see if it is auto-updating on startup.
00:35:04 <AluisioASG> Ok, now try it.
00:35:21 <pa_4616> I have not yet been promted to update as I was before. Help shows v11.2
00:36:25 <AluisioASG> Try starting the updater again.
00:36:33 <pa_4616> I now have a screen come up with a list of apps that have updates (I don't think that is a remnant of the last run, but it may be
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00:39:52 <AluisioASG> Alright, try updating.
00:40:59 <pa_4616> I have closed PA and the updates screen and re-started PA - the update screen came up, so it was not a remnant - Kicking off the update by 'Next' on the list of updates...
00:41:20 <pa_4616> NB: Only 61 updates now listed
00:41:43 <pa_4616> Update is downloading the 61 updates....
00:42:31 <pa_4616> (This is on a 40Mb link, and so should not take too long)
00:43:41 <pa_4616> (15 of 61)
00:45:59 <pa_4616> (30 of 61)
00:47:37 <pa_4616> (45 of 61)
00:49:43 <pa_4616> (60 of 61)
00:50:28 <pa_4616> Aha - the installs now appear to be installing non-interactively...
00:51:19 <pa_4616> Could it be that I was using 'StartPortableApps.exe' instead of 'Start.exe'?
00:51:47 <AluisioASG> Possibly.
00:52:28 <pa_4616> We're no on 4 of 61, and I've had no prompts, so its looking good...
00:53:04 <AluisioASG> Or maybe if had something to do with the Platform not being the latest one (before it updated itself).
00:53:14 <AluisioASG> *it had
00:53:34 <pa_4616> Does 'Start.exe' call/run 'StartPortableApps.exe'?, or is 'StartPortableApps.exe' totally superceded?
00:53:46 <AluisioASG> superseded
00:54:15 <pa_4616> So I can get rid of 'StartPortableApps.exe' to prevent this sort of problem in the future?
00:54:23 <AluisioASG> Yes.
00:54:28 <AluisioASG> Actually, Start.exe runs PortableApps\PortableApps.comPlatform\PortableAppsPlatform.exe
00:54:58 <pa_4616> Ah, now that makes sense - Didn't the paltrform come in with v10?
00:56:08 <AluisioASG> What do you mean?
00:56:55 <pa_4616> Anyway, I mustn't keep you. It looks like all is ok now. Many many thanks for your kind assistance and patince (and sorry for the typos) - Dave
00:57:08 <AluisioASG> You're welcome.
00:57:27 <pa_4616> Bye
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06:43:36 <pa_5204> Hi
06:44:03 <pa_5204> Yesterday a frined of mine ask for my portable hard drive to have some films
06:44:09 <pa_5204> i gave my usb to him
06:44:30 <pa_5204> now after a while i remember that i have some private files and family pics in it
06:45:01 <pa_5204> is there any portable software which tells me when i got back my usb
06:45:19 <pa_5204> that which files were accesedd in particular ttime span
06:45:28 <pa_5204> i searched google but good results
06:45:31 <pa_5204> ???
06:46:26 <pa_5204> Hi u there
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14:06:04 <pa_8279> Hi can you please help me? When I click the portable app button, then it will search for a few seconds and then stop with out displaying the installer?
14:06:46 <AluisioASG> pa_8279: What do you mean? What are you trying to do?
14:09:07 <pa_8279> I never had a problem when I wanted to use oen of the programs which are installed in my portable app installer, but for some reason I activate the installer?
14:09:44 <AluisioASG> The installer?
14:10:00 <AluisioASG> Can you please send a screenshot of the error?
14:10:13 <pa_8279> I am sorry I can't activate the installer anymore.
14:12:48 <pa_8279> When I click my computer and then my usb stick, then click portable app it will search only a few seconds and stop.
14:13:59 <AluisioASG> Are you referring to this one ( http://cdn.portableapps.com/_features_-_organize.png ) or this one ( http://cdn.portableapps.com/_features_-_app_directory.png )?
14:14:15 <pa_8279> It does show nothing.
14:15:18 <pa_8279> Yes the first one, but it does not show up.
14:16:03 <AluisioASG> It doesn't show up or there are no apps on it?
14:16:51 <pa_8279> I wanted to go online with the firefox web browser which is intalled in it.
14:17:15 <pa_8279> It does not show up at all
14:17:49 <pa_8279> I do have a number of apps in it.
14:18:07 <AluisioASG> How do you start it and where is it installed?
14:18:44 <pa_8279> On my usb-stick.
14:20:17 <AluisioASG> Right. Is there a folder PortableApps\PortableApps.com in it?
14:20:19 <pa_8279> After inserting my usb-stick in the computer, I click my computer, and then the start button of portable apps.
14:20:55 <pa_8279> Yes but it does not show up anymore.
14:22:00 <pa_8279> I used portable apps for almost a year without any problems.
14:22:49 <AluisioASG> Try run PortableAppsPlatform.exe on that folder.
14:25:47 <pa_8279> I can't find the PortableAppsPlatform.exe
14:27:31 <AluisioASG> Hm. That's the problem. Try downloading and installing the Platform again ( http://portableapps.com/download ).
14:28:44 <pa_8279> Yes but then I will also loose all the bookmarks etc. which are in firefox?
14:29:10 <AluisioASG> No. All your apps will still be there.
14:31:54 <pa_8279> Ok I will give it a try.
14:34:32 <pa_8279> I just tried it, but as before it allways says to close all the instances of the app plattform and then click ok.. which I allways did but did not work.
14:38:02 <AluisioASG> Try pressing Ctrl+Alt+Spacebar
14:39:14 <pa_8279> I will try to download it again.
14:42:05 <pa_8279> No reaction.
14:43:22 <AluisioASG> So it's already running, but not showing up. Try restarting your computer and then reinstalling it.
14:44:18 <pa_8279> Ok I will try.
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17:16:38 <NeroDOC> Hello, there is someone with the administration? Sorry for bad english, I'm from Ukraine.
17:17:20 <NeroDOC> help!
17:17:20 <GizmoBot> NeroDOC: Welcome to the PortableApps.com official chatroom. Ask your question and someone should be able to help you shortly. If you still don't get an answer, try posting on the forums: http://portableapps.com/forums
17:19:41 <NeroDOC> dear administration, please help me.
17:26:33 <NeroDOC> During registration, I accidentally made ​​a mistake in writing the E-mail. Can somehow change the email tied to your account?
17:33:20 <AluisioASG> NeroDOC: hold on
17:33:55 <AluisioASG> NeroDOC: I'm not sure if that's possible, but you could try sending an email to
17:35:28 <NeroDOC> What to put in the letter?
17:39:43 <AluisioASG> Just report your situation. Also, be sure to inform your email, the email you wrote when registering, and the username you chose.
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17:43:32 <NeroDOC> "the email you wrote when registering" his will be a problem since I do not pay attention to the error, and realized after did not I receive the mail to complete the registration and mail is not found while trying to recover your password.
17:45:41 <AluisioASG> Yeah, that will be a problem. Maybe you should just try making a new registration.
17:45:53 <AluisioASG> BTW Can't you login into your account?
17:49:21 <NeroDOC> Unfortunately I can not because the instructions to confirm your registration went into wrongly specified email.
17:51:09 <AluisioASG> Alright. Well, the problem is, we would need a way to check your identity (i.e. that account is really yours).
17:53:46 <NeroDOC> I can specify mail, which would register the account, that is my mail. As I understand it at the time of set-mail address I missed what that symbol. As I can specify the data also indicated during registration (country of residence, the name, the desired language applications)
17:55:02 <AluisioASG> Then specify all of it on the email.
17:55:55 <NeroDOC> Okay, thanks for the help. Now send an e-mail you specified earlier.
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18:09:34 <NeroDOC> Sent the letter, I will wait for a response.Thank you again for the assistance.Regards, Dmitry "NeroDOC"
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19:07:46 <NeroDOC> "The account has been updated. You can use the Forgot Password function to set a new one." © Thank you very much. Good luck.
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