how to use parameters under Vista

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MBMB
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how to use parameters under Vista

#1 Post by MBMB »

Hi!

How can I use this:
Launch the program by using "Skype.exe /datapath:data /removable"

Can I create a link on the desktop?

ashghost
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#2 Post by ashghost »

A shortcut on your desktop isn't very portable. The comments on the TPFC entry for Skype (http://www.portablefreeware.com/?id=503) list a couple of ways to make batch files to launch it portably.

Simply open Notepad and paste the following into the new file:

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start Skype.exe /datapath:Data /removable
Save the file as Skype.bat in the same directory as Skype.exe, and you can launch Skype in portable mode by double-clicking on Skype.bat.

You can, of course, also create a shortcut on your desktop, then right-click on the shortcut, select "Properties", then add " /datapath:data /removable" at the end of the "target" field.

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