Portable application, how to build one?

[asus]

Hi,

People can get around the net so much portable applications and I would like to make the one for me. But I do not know how to start to build it. Can anybody help me?

[LibX]

Well u could use a language like Java or .NET, i myself would use .NET of course but u have to be careful u don't use windows platform specific stuff.
If u don't it should run and compile on any Mono platform just fine

Regards
LibX // RETeam

[kao]

Asus,
what do you mean by "portable application"?

Application that runs under both Windows and Linux? Then take path LiBX suggested.

Application that runs without installation from CD/USB disk? Like "portable Nero", "portable Acrobat Reader" etc, released by wannabe l33t hackers? Then look for a Thinstall/Xenocode/Ceedo or similar software. When installing app, use some tool that shows all files created and all registry changes made. Register app using keygen/patch, note all changes made. Bundle it all together in one package and you got yourself a "portable" app..


Now you know the path, walk on it yourself.

[asus]

Thanks to all who replied me.

"Portable" means software run directly wo/install needing. Now I can walk as your suggestion. ^_^

[foffa]

here is what i do

monitor program instlation >get files

monitor registry keys added >export it

monitor registered services as in anti virus etc..> get the service

now build a self extracting archive doo as the prog do exactly

and merge some keys to del the extracted files after closing the main app

if any one need more explanation i can make a sample for small prog like

[acidburned]

this is a interesting thread,i have also been looking into making portable apps.thanks for the tips.:)

[__snake__]

Java is one of portable application :)