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    Duecey93 Posts: 207, Reputation: 3
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    May 31, 2008, 04:12 PM
    Saving AVG to jumpdrive
    When I save AVG to my jumpdrive and when I try to open it on another computer and use it, it does not work. What should I do?
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    Jun 1, 2008, 06:44 AM
    I don't think this will work because AVG needs to be "installed" on the computer. Just copying the files to another drive does not accomplish this. When a program is installed, files are probably written to the \windows directory (and probably others), as well as changes to the registry.

    What you want is a Portable App which are specially written programs that do not need to write to the registry and can be executed from a jump drive. A quick look did not reveal an anti-virus app, and this may be because anti-virus programs need a tight integration with the operating system.

    I hope this is helpful,
    WallyH
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