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Looking for a portable version of Thunderbird

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thoresv
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Looking for a portable version of Thunderbird. Is portableapps.com the only option? I don't want to install an extra program, just want a portable Thunderbird.

Looking for a portable version of Thunderbird. Is portableapps.com the only option? I don't want to install an extra program, just want a portable Thunderbird.

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Toad-Hall
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thoresv
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Thanks, that seems to solve it, but I also have this question:

Is there a difference in how Thunderbird (the normal, official version) installs if I do that on a USB drive vs a HDD? In the latter case (or both?), will it install in Windows registry or in "Documents and Settings" besides in the "Program Files"?

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Zenos
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Thunderbird doesn't use the Windows registry. Its settings are stored in the profile, which in the case of the portable version, will be on your removable media.

thoresv
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Thank you very much! I prefer programs that doesn't use the registry nor "Documents and Settings".