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Isn't PORTABLE uTorent PORTABLE any more ?


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Just downloaded the last portable uTorrent release from PortableApps.com.

File uTorrentPortable_3.4.2.34309_online.paf got unpacked in my portable location, but then downloaded more data and installed the real program in : C:\Users\GW\AppData\Roaming\uTorrent.

It placed some entries in registry too.

:wtf:

So what : isn't PORTABLE uTorent PORTABLE any more ?

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knowledge-Spammer

y not make your own with Cameyo 2.7 with encryption‏ is out now

Cameyo's latest version now includes data encryption. When enabled, this feature encrypts data created by virtual apps during runtime, using AES-128 encryption.

For example, if your virtual app does word processing, every document it saves will be stored in encrypted form.

Cameyo is the only app virtualization product with this capability.... and yes, it's included and unlimited in our free version as well. http://www.cameyo.com/

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How to make uTorrent Portable

  • Create a uTorrent folder on your portable USB device
  • Within the uTorrent folder, create a new blank text file and rename it settings.dat
  • Download the uTorrent stand alone client and extract it to the uTorrent folder
  • Click the uTorrent.exe to run uTorrent from your USB device.

How to Remove Sponsored Ads from uTorrent

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y not make your own with Cameyo 2.7 with encryption‏ is out now

Cameyo's latest version now includes data encryption. When enabled, this feature encrypts data created by virtual apps during runtime, using AES-128 encryption.

For example, if your virtual app does word processing, every document it saves will be stored in encrypted form.

Cameyo is the only app virtualization product with this capability.... and yes, it's included and unlimited in our free version as well. http://www.cameyo.com/

Thanx Knowledge.

I know about Cameyo and even started to use it . :)

Made registered portable version of PDF-XChange Viever (available patch didn't work with developer portable version).

But my point in this topic is a little bit different : I want to discuss strange behavior of official portable version of uTorrent rather.

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OK, I downloaded the file from Softepedia this time : uTorrentPortable_3.4.2.34537_online.paf.

Slightly newer version, but the same ...online.paf file type as that downloaded previously from PortableApps.

The behavior was the same :

Besides files unpacked in a portable location the uTorrent folder was created in AppData > Roaming location :

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Revo found also such registry entries :

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So I'm asking again :

Is PORTABLE uTorrent no longer PORTABLE ?

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unknownasphyxiated

if i'm not mistaken, @FukenGruven already notify us about this

you can use FG portable or try PortableAppZ

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I've made an experiment :

- relocated all uTorrent files + folders from AppData location to the original unpacking folder (PORTABLE location)

- removed all uTorrent registry keys.

So I "forced" uTorrent to stay really PORTABLE. :lol:

Guess, what I've got : uTorrent WITHOUT ANY ADDS and working .... :o :s :unsure: :D

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How to make uTorrent Portable

  • Create a uTorrent folder on your portable USB device
  • Within the uTorrent folder, create a new blank text file and rename it settings.dat
  • Download the uTorrent stand alone client and extract it to the uTorrent folder
  • Click the uTorrent.exe to run uTorrent from your USB device.

How to Remove Sponsored Ads from uTorrent

I'm getting errors when extracting uTorrent .exe with 7Zip.

Any solution ?

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you need to unpack the installer with pe explorer,if i'm not mistaken

I downloaded trial version of PE explorer, but got lost with it. Could you instruct me how to do this unpacking ?

Also I'm not sure whether there will be a possibility to save changes when using trial version of PEE.

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it's would be better, make by yourself you can use Cameyo or similar apps.

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unknownasphyxiated

you need to unpack the installer with pe explorer,if i'm not mistaken

I downloaded trial version of PE explorer, but got lost with it. Could you instruct me how to do this unpacking ?

Also I'm not sure whether there will be a possibility to save changes when using trial version of PEE.

view this thread //www.nsaneforums.com/topic/223171-utorrent-plus-342-31893-stable/

i don't unpack the installer myself, i only use portable by PortableAppZ

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if i'm not mistaken, @FukenGruven already notify us about this

you can use FG portable or try PortableAppZ

y not make your own with Cameyo 2.7 with encryption‏ is out now

Cameyo's latest version now includes data encryption. When enabled, this feature encrypts data created by virtual apps during runtime, using AES-128 encryption.

it's would be better, make by yourself you can use Cameyo or similar apps.

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Final SUMMARY :

Turns out we shouldn't use PortableApps.com version of portable uTorrent, if we want really portable application.

Note: the file available on Softpedia , CNET and other popular download centers is also that of PortableApps origin ! So stay away.

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PortableApps version is badly put together.

Without any precaution it places its folder in C:\Users\....\AppData\Roaming, and what's worse - several keys in registry.

So the best solution is that from unknownasphyxiated advise :

- get the file from PortableAppZ (easiest way),

- use FukenGruven's universal launcher along with installer from uTorrent homepage

(the launcher itself is reusable; simply download uTorrent.exe and replace in uTorrentPortable > App > uTorrent)

http://www.tusfiles.net/

ShareCode: qcbc813qee9r

In both cases you don't need to worry about annoying uTorrent advertisements. Both versions are adds-free.

Both of them are also purely PORTABLE.

Since these versions suite all needs - there is no need to prepare your own / Cameyo version of uTorrent Portable as was suggested by : n0_risk!, Knowledge and iih1.

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Special thanks to unknownasphyxiated and dartix (who helped a lot via PM).

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The problem with μTorrent PortableAppz is this its a patched version . And the Patch patches DHT and some other stuff that will you banned from private trackers . If you have problems Protableapps version why not join the site and see if the developers can help you?

There site is here

http://portableapps.com/

Everything the do is legal , μTorrent allows them to make it, so they have support at there site.

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The problem with μTorrent PortableAppz is this its a patched version . And the Patch patches DHT and some other stuff that will you banned from private trackers . If you have problems Protableapps version why not join the site and see if the developers can help you?

I've chosen to use FukenGruven launcher and everything works fine for me now.

The situation is clear for me - I'll never ever touch PortableApps.com stuff again (feel cheated by them).

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The problem with μTorrent PortableAppz is this its a patched version . And the Patch patches DHT and some other stuff that will you banned from private trackers . If you have problems Protableapps version why not join the site and see if the developers can help you?

I've chosen to use FukenGruven launcher and everything works fine for me now.

The situation is clear for me - I'll never ever touch PortableApps.com stuff again (feel cheated by them).

Well if you just use a launcher and put a non patched version in it it don't matter . If you only use public trackers a patched version does not matter . But if you belong to private trackers its not good and patched can get you ban . Patch versions are not needed no ways you can turn the ads off manually and as long as you overwrite the exe If the portable is any good it will keep your settings with no ads I switched to another p2p client no longer using this adware.

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The problem with μTorrent PortableAppz is this its a patched version . And the Patch patches DHT and some other stuff that will you banned from private trackers . If you have problems Protableapps version why not join the site and see if the developers can help you?

There site is here

http://portableapps.com/

Everything the do is legal , μTorrent allows them to make it, so they have support at there site.

But their PORTABLE installer places its stuff on C and trash in registry WITHOUT telling a word ! I consider it unfair !

FukenGruven's observations were the same :

"Synopsis: i was using PortableApps.com's version for the longest time.. until i started noticing trash in the registry, trash on my pc, and sometimes.. uTorrent launched the installer wizard! In addition, none of my torrents were resume-able.. Now.. im not blaming PortableApps.com for the complete failure.. some of the blame goes to uTorrent.. but PortableApps.com should warn their users."

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The problem with μTorrent PortableAppz is this its a patched version . And the Patch patches DHT and some other stuff that will you banned from private trackers . If you have problems Protableapps version why not join the site and see if the developers can help you?

Well if you just use a launcher and put a non patched version in it it don't matter . If you only use public trackers a patched version does not matter . But if you belong to private trackers its not good and patched can get you ban . Patch versions are not needed no ways you can turn the ads off manually and as long as you overwrite the exe If the portable is any good it will keep your settings with no ads I switched to another p2p client no longer using this adware.

Thank you for the info abt patched version from PortableAppz. Didn't know that.

Generally I'm not a heavy torrent downloader - just from time to time. So used to stick with public trackers rather. :)

But if I chose portable prog. I want my registry stay untouched !!!! :s

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The problem with μTorrent PortableAppz is this its a patched version . And the Patch patches DHT and some other stuff that will you banned from private trackers . If you have problems Protableapps version why not join the site and see if the developers can help you?

There site is here

http://portableapps.com/

Everything the do is legal , μTorrent allows them to make it, so they have support at there site.

But their PORTABLE installer places its stuff on C and trash in registry WITHOUT telling a word ! I consider it unfair !

FukenGruven's observations were the same :

"Synopsis: i was using PortableApps.com's version for the longest time.. until i started noticing trash in the registry, trash on my pc, and sometimes.. uTorrent launched the installer wizard! In addition, none of my torrents were resume-able.. Now.. im not blaming PortableApps.com for the complete failure.. some of the blame goes to uTorrent.. but PortableApps.com should warn their users."

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The problem with μTorrent PortableAppz is this its a patched version . And the Patch patches DHT and some other stuff that will you banned from private trackers . If you have problems Protableapps version why not join the site and see if the developers can help you?

Well if you just use a launcher and put a non patched version in it it don't matter . If you only use public trackers a patched version does not matter . But if you belong to private trackers its not good and patched can get you ban . Patch versions are not needed no ways you can turn the ads off manually and as long as you overwrite the exe If the portable is any good it will keep your settings with no ads I switched to another p2p client no longer using this adware.

Thank you for the info abt patched version from PortableAppz. Didn't know that.

Generally I'm not a heavy torrent downloader - just from time to time. So used to stick with public trackers rather. :)

But if I chose portable prog. I want my registry stay untouched !!!! :s

A paf portable should not never write to registry but if no one reports the problem to John T. Haller the guy who owns PA how will he know?

http://portableapps.com/news/2014-10-05--utorrent-portable-3.4.2.34537-released

Talking about it on here wont fix it . Also saying your not going use none of there stuff is being hypocritical If it was not for PA there would be no other paf portables because they invented it. When I get a portable that don't work right I just say oh well I want be using it . Everyone messes up. :lol:

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Here are some more opinions about PortableApps.com release of uTorrent (all from highly respected nSaners) : :thumbsdown:


I switched to qbittorrent because of how badly put together utorrent at PortbleApps.com was made I did not like how they did not care enough to remove the advertising among other issues. qbittorent every time I updated it would connect to my firewall and bits of trash stayed in my registry but still put together better. Thanks to this Release I have switched back to uTorrent and can confirm from testing that no trash is left in my registry. Thanks Fuken

exactly my sentiments..
it's even worse when you closely examine their coding..
they don't do any directory adjustments..
their initial adjustments is outdated, inconsistent, unreliable, and incompatible with Betas..
im surprised no one else has noticed just how bad their version is..
i used to blindly download their apps. w/out question..
these days.. im not sure what's going on there..
either they're not profiting or their volunteers are dropping off..
these days.. you oughtta be careful..
always scan before using, and for every update!


I can't believe John T. Haller's official recommendation was to switch to qBittorent!
if that's the case.. remove uTorrentPortable!
or warn users ..

im a long-time uTorrent user .. and have grown accustomed to it..
and know it's ins and outs..
i don't want to switch.. :)

This is my favourite torrent client i was using portable version from http://portableapps.com/ for a long time, now i will switch this. Hopelly you will update future version too Fuken.

First impression nice clean edition without all add and advert.. Another cool portable app from Fuken....

Do you suggest T. Haller' doesn't know all that ? :think:

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Do you suggest T. Haller' doesn't know all that ? :think:

The problem with the portable world has always been there's more complainers than people who make them . There's not but a handful of sites and non of them release everything so you have go from site to site getting stuff . Unless you want take up making your own like my friend did .

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