If I install a program with a single-user license on an external SSD, can I only start the program on the computer on which I installed it on the external SSD?
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This can’t tell you a person as it comes to the program.
Some programs cannot be installed on external disks, etc., others already. You can handle all this, but that’s not the point.
Since some installers additionally write/recover values in the registry and other program-relevant system folders, it can be that you can only use xyz software if you plug in the external hard drive on this system. It also depends on the license. In some programs there is simply a license file in the program folder. Other programs write values into the registry or hide license data somewhere in the system.
Very different programs bind to the hardware ID during installation, dig deep into the system or request a dongle.
I’ve already had all the variants and analyzed a lot, then solved.
You can create a Portable version or manually secure all relevant registry values and data stored locally on the system panel. I’ve done everything and created “portable” versions. If you use a program for the scan, you should implement it on a clean system. Otherwise, you have to look in the installer or manually understand where the relevant data is secured.
Some programs simply work as you have to load the full installer after purchasing from the manufacturer. There is often no question, as only customers who bought will receive this full installer. Every program is different.
I have experienced and fixed a lot since I have also created portable versions of many programs. I also want to be flexible and I am opposed to a guardianship.
In short:
It comes to the program/installer. It can’t tell you a person. For example, if I put WinRar on the stick and put my purchased rarreg.key file into the program directory, then it works everywhere, as the program in the program folder searches for the “rarreg.key”.
Some licenses for after effects plugins are also in the PlugIn folder.
Would I now have after effects on a stick or an SSD (I’ve already done) copy, then the license of the plugins would also exist there. Relevant registry values and folders (AppData, Local, Roaming, ProgramData, x86, x64) etc. I would have to secure/copy separately.
This can also be the case with other programmes.
If necessary, you can set everything up.
I’m even so crazy that I have climbed a portable Cinema 4D version to an external SSD. The licenses are secured on the system in the registry. I secured it and then created a portable version. Go, too. Of course, I’m not driving a slander and I bought everything neatly. Only, I want to be mobile, free and flexible; without guardianship. And, why should you always install everything on each system, then activate/deactivate licenses. So I put on the stick or the SSD, render fixed something or modelling on and good.
Call me the program, I’ll see myself.
Maybe I own this program.
Submission/Update:
At Maple 2024.1 of Maplesoft,
that in the program folder “Maple 2024” there is a folder “license”
After I entered my license, license.dat was created in the folder “license”.
In this respect, if you copy the entire Maple 2024 folder to the external SSD/the USB stick etc., you should logically be present. SSD is recommended as SSDs are fast. I still tested this in the morning and started the program on another computer via external SSD.
For the purpose of dependencies & system requirements, I could not find out much for lack of time. Depending on the target system, however, one or the other C++ Runtime or a framework xyz must be present or installed. Since in most “newer” OS several runtimes, frameworks etc. are already pre-installed/retained, the program should also run properly from the SSD. At least I couldn’t find a problem on the fly on “other” computers and Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 yesterday.
I was able to start and use the software (demo license) externally from the SSD.
In the installer, however, I could have a hint or a reference to
“C++ 2015-2022 x86/x64 14.34.31931” Redistributable recognize. In this respect, I assume that the installer contains different runtimes and frameworks that are installed as needed. No wonder, as the installer is about 3.6GB tall. I can give you more information when the installation setup is extracted.
However, I think that this is also the case, as already mentioned above, with newer OS most KB, Runtimes and Frameworks are included.
Note that “Maple” still applies a file (Maple.ini) under “C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Maple\2024″.
It’s about Maplesoft’s program.
Thank you very much, then I look at this and test it myself.
Thank you for your work!
So that I can start the program from the external SSD even on future Windows variants, how would I have to proceed to make the whole, so to speak future-proof.
Very much. No cause.
It should be mentioned before that that I am LAIE and I have neither learned nor studied computer science. In this respect, I can only give you my opinion, thoughts and experiences as a recommendation. Since I’ve always been well driven with various things, it’s proven.
I would just copy the entire program folder to the SSD. I tested this on different systems and it’s running. I assume that runtimes, frameworks installed on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 will be used. I don’t know how it’s gonna be at other operating systems and Matlab. But I assume you don’t change the operating system every year.
I can’t say exactly, because I had to look at the whole thing “more precisely” and various dependencies. Since the programme is based on the TCLKIT and this is cross-platform, I do not see any problems. To this extent, I think that the program is also running and you do not have to carry out separate actions or effort.
You will probably use it on Windows 10, 11 and in future on Windows 12, right?
Since I am interested in this, I will also test this with the new Windows 11 variants and Windows 12.
You can always come back to me.
Since new systems always include regular runtimes, frameworks etc. I think that this is not a need for action. At least this had so far been in small steps. The fact that some things have changed between Windows 7 and Windows 10/11 and that one has also partially separated from old interfaces is progress. API Compatibility, Runtimes, Frameworks, Security features/implimentations, COM changes, Drivers, Manifest etc. To the extent “confide” I suspect that the manufacturer has programmed across platforms, dynamic APIS, DLL, etc. At least I can explain things like that.
Clearly, there are exceptions in some programs that have been made for Windows 7 etc. and are preparing problems under Windows 10 and 11. Conversely, there are problems with programs written for Windows 10 and 11, but older operating systems do not provide the interfaces or frameworks, runtimes etc. It often fails at the kernel32.ll etc. But this isn’t the case with Matlab.
You can also create an extensive portable version. However, it would be wise to implement this within the virtual machine or on a naked clean system. The PortableApp/Virtualization program is installed in advance, which scans the entire system and runs in the background during the actual installation of xyz program.
I know PortableApps.Com, BoxedApp Packer, Enigma Virtual Box, Evalaze and VMware ThinApp. There are still app-V and other virtualization products.
Mostly, I have implemented this manually. For extensive/complex programs, I used VMware ThinApp.
My assessment and opinion.
Computer scientists and Prof. Dr. xyz, who certainly have an idea, are also studying here. I have always implemented various things “so” and have always been very good.
Yes, I just registered and download this version 2024.1.
I’ll test this inside a virtual machine and scan the system in advance. Then I see “after” whether and where which data is generated or stored in the registry. It is practical if you know what is stored. I often use the Sysínternal Suite. You can see what is being done by RegMon, FileMon etc. “live” I’m always talking about backup/ backup. Nothing illegal!
Sometimes there are differences between demo and full version.
There is a two-week trial. I don’t know if you can see how the mechanism is for a full license.
If the program binds the license to the PC hardware, you can only use it on the PC that “originally” enabled it.
When using another PC, it would then refuse to start or show a corresponding message.
For example, Adobe uses such “hardware” test routines for licensed programs.
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As a rule, you can assume that the product key and activation information are not stored in the program directories (orders), in a file, but that data is stored in the Windows Registry, the Windows registry.
Since the Windows registry is probably stored on the Windows system disk and not on your external hard drive, you will probably be able to install the program on an external hard drive and it may also run on the PC on which it was installed on the external hard drive, only if you connect the external HDD to another PC and try to start the program there, then the program will refuse to be service due to the lack of information in the Windows registry.
In addition, you can assume that if you have created start menu entries for this program, the Windows will score every time when the external hard drive is not connected, because then the target for start menu links cannot be found. Therefore, you should not install such programs on an external hard drive.
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No you can start it from any computer
If he meets the requirements zb if you have a 64bit system on the ssd you also need to take a 64bit computer later.
But does this allow the single place license to start the software from another PC with the same product key?
Yes